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ROME ATTRACTIONS
Welcome to Rome Attractions, Rome-Explorer.com's page dedicated to articles on the rich historic and cultural patrimony of Rome. Below you will discover all you need to satisfy your curiosity about sightseeing in Rome and Rome's monuments. Rome without doubt has the largest concentration in the world of treasures of inestimable artistic and historic value and this list is designed to meet your needs when you're planning your trip or your day out.
Trastevere
Trastevere: History, Culture and Entertainment
Trastevere was originally a slum area that was semi-isolated from the rest of Rome until it was finally placed within the city walls. Today, Trastevere is a symbol of Rome's culture and history, of its inhabitants, and of that Roman veracity that is slowing fading away over the years. Trastevere is one of the primary locations in Rome for entertainment, whether that be eating out, having drinks, exploring the areas historic streets, or just examining the local flavor.
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The Victorian
The Victorian: Monument to Unified Italy
The Victorian is a monument to honor Victor Emmanuel, the first king of the unified Italy, located in Rome between Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill. The monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895. It was inaugurated in 1911, and completed in 1935 in order to celebrate the Italian Renaissance and Reunification. It also includes a museum of the Unification of Italy, the tomb of the unkown soldier, as well as a exhibition hall which hosts many important art shows.
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Monuments in Rome
Monuments in Rome: Discovering the City's Treasures
Rome is the most charming city of Italy. Sung by poets, described by illustrious writers from all around the world, the Eternal City offers an extraordinary choice of great monuments, rich museums, opulent ruins, and art exhibitions. You may enjoy a tour including some compulsory places of its ancient beauty or of its modern face. Let’s see what Rome has to offer.
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Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome
Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome
Dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome. Built in A.D. 314 by Constantine, this basilica has suffered the vicissitudes of Rome, forcing it to be rebuilt many times. It is also the cathedral of the pope in his role as Bishop of Rome. It contains donations, statues, a cosmatesque pavement, and attached cloisters.
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St Peter's Rome
St Peter's Rome: Heart of Christendom
As the center of Christianity, and the symbol of the Roman Catholic Church in the world, St Peter’s embraces an elliptical square and a magnificent basilica, a masterpiece by Gianlorenzo Bernini, Carlo Maderno, Carlo Fontana and Michelangelo. Every year, millions of tourists and pilgrims flock to St Peter's to visit the church and the nearby museums, as well as to try to catch a glimpse of the Pope.
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Imperial Forums
Imperial Forum: Cradle of Roman Civilization
When coming to Rome you absolutely cannot miss the Imperial Forum. Going down Via dei Fori Imperiali, from Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum, you will be able to come into contact with a century and a half of history (from 46 B.C. to 113 A.D.), when, in the very heart of Rome, a lot of monumental squares were built in order to celebrate the Roman Emperors and their achievements. So, the Imperial Forum in Rome is actually a collection of 4 monumental architecture complexes that the Emperors enlarged and embellished to leave their mark on what was the center of daily and political life in ancient Rome.
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Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon in Rome
In the heart of Rome the Pantheon is a magnificent building which reminds tourists of the great Roman Empire. In time it has survived plunders, pillages, invasions, and popes. Once it was a pagan temple devoted to gods and goddesses. It was the largest dome in ancient Rome and at the top has a large majestic opening, the oculus, which is the only source of light inside. The Pantheon contains the tomb of Raphael and some Italian kings. Let’s consider its history and main characteristics.
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The Colosseum
The Colosseum: Symbol of the Grandeur of Rome
The Colosseum is hugely impressive among other Roman architectural structures kept through time. It stands as a glorious reminder of Roman imperial power, as well as its cruelty. Inside it, behind a series of arches and columns, Romans had thousands of people and animals killed to the delight of the bloodthirsty spectators at the shows. It is one of the most popular Roman tourist attractions and a trip inside is an absolute must. We will explain the origin of the Flavian amphitheatre, its history, and what you can visit nearby.
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Trevi Fountain Rome
The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is the biggest and the most famous fountain in Rome. Everyone who comes to Rome is invited to throw a coin into its water, in order to avoid bad luck and to ensure a trip back to Rome again in the future. This monument was built by Pope Clement XII with a double purpose, that of bringing a fresh water source to this area of Rome, and to build a ''magnum opus'', a great work to mark his papacy. Let's go and see its history, a description, as well as how to get there.
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