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Rome-explorer.com: What to do in Rome

There are so many things to do and see in the Eternal City that you will most probably feel overwhelmed when you think of what to do in Rome. Of course there are the big points of interest that have become a part of Rome's world famous reputation (and there are enough of them to keep you busy for a long time), but there are also other points of interest that for one reason or another you may not know of, or pass over superficially because they seem to pale in comparison to the hype, or what a single travel writer or blogger considers important. The aim of this page is to give you some suggestions on what to do in Rome in order to have a well-rounded experience, whatever the length of your stay here, and above all to know the city better.

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Rome parks

An oasis of shade, Rome parks

When it gets hot in Rome, and it can get really hot! People start to look for shady places to survive the warmest hours of the day. The heat is definitely far more bearable if you're near a fountain or under a trees and luckily enough in Rome parks are numerous and also very interesting to visit. So it's good to know where to look for a Roman park. In addition, Rome parks such as Villa Borghese and Villa Medici Gardens belong to the most popular strolling venues in the Eternal City and they're famous for their charm and unique atmosphere. In this Rome-explorer.com article you’ll find some useful information on Rome parks.

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Rome churches

An artistic treasure you can’t miss, Rome churches

Everyone knows that Rome artistic and cultural heritage is immense and that a great part of it is indubitably constituted by an impressive number of churches. Rome churches are about 900, obviously not all of them are old or of great artistic value, but even visiting just the most important churches in Rome, could take quite a long time. Rome-explorer.com wants to help you discovering  some of these jewels in this article on some of the most beautiful Rome churches.




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Santa Maria Maggiore Rome

Santa Maria Maggiore Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Santa Maria della Neve, is one of the four patriarchal churches in Rome. At the top of the Esquilino hill, it is the only church which has kept a Paleochristian structure enriched by later additions. Let's consider its origin and the treasures that are kept inside.

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Monti Rome

Monti Rome: Rome's Bohemian District

Rome is rich in ancient places. Among these there is the Monti District, with its everlasting charm. The district has been an important neighborhood since the time of Ancient Rome, and as the hills and narrow streets suggest, Monti as we know it today is built directly on top of layer after layer of the past. For those who want to take in this wonderful setting and spend some time going for a walk among the old buildings in the Monti district, this guide has been designed especially for you.

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Piramide Cestia

Piramide Cestia: The Largest Pyramid Outside Egypt

The Romans treasured their conquests and that of Egypt led them to the construction of Piramide Cestia, a funeral monument dedicated to Caio Cestio Epulone. It is important to note that the Piramide Cestia is the fourth highest pyramid in the ancient Mediterranean world, overreached only by the main pyramids of Giza. A comparison of their shape reveals that the structural resistance of concrete allowed to build the Roman pyramid with an acuter angle in respect to the Egyptian ones; its acuter shape made Piramide Cestia higher using the same amount of building material. Here we offer the history, a description, and directions how to reach Piramide Cestia.

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Ara Pacis

Ara Pacis: Monument of the Augustan Age

The monument is in the area named Campo Marzio where military victories were celebrated. The concept of peace that Ancient Romans had was different from the modern one because peace was considered as the prosperity that the Pax Romana could bring to the territories subject to the empire. On the 21st of April 2006, for the occasion of the anniversary of the foundation of Rome, the building that contains and protect Ara Pacis was shown to the public. The work by the American architect Richard Meier, is in steel, travertine stone, glass and stucco (in a very controversial modern style) and inside it hosts the museum of the Ara Pacis. Let’s have a look at the history and the description of the Ara Pacis and some advice on how to reach and what to visit here.

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Santa Maria in Trastevere

Santa Maria in Trastevere

The church of Santa Maria in Trastevere dominates the piazza of the same name in the very heart of the Trastevere District. It is the most important church in Trastevere and is part of what was once an ancient Roman home. The church should not be separated from the fountain, an octagonal pool designed by the architect Carlo Fontana in 1692, which sits in the center of the piazza in front of the church. These two artistic treasures are perhaps the most important historic monuments to see in the once a poor and strategic district, the history of which travels back to the very beginning of Rome.

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Bocca della Verità

Bocca della Verità: Reality and Myths

The Bocca della Verità is a large marble disc, that, in spite of the myths surrounding it, was probably a grave cover in the form of a mask representing a faun dating back to the Ist century. It is placed inside the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. A visit to this famous ''mascherone'' is a compulsory stop for every tourist in Rome. Before visiting it will be important to note some of  the historical features of the Bocca della Verità, as well as have a description of the famous “mascherone of lies”, and the directions to get there.

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Piazza San Pietro

Piazza San Pietro: Bernini's Masterpiece

Piazza San Pietro is one of the most famous squares in the world, placed in the center of Christendom. The Basilica of Saint Peter, located in the square with the same name, is a pilgrimage site for the faithful from the entire world, as well as a place to visit for lovers of Renaissance and Baroque art.

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