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Historical Sites in Rome

Top 10 Historical Sites

#1
Colosseum

Visit this impressive ancient structure where gladiators once battled and chariots raced!

4.3 (39,304 reviews)
#2
Castel Sant'Angelo

Visit a museum initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian

4.4 (10,024 reviews)
#3
Palatine Hill

Of Rome's seven hills, the Palatine is the one that's right in the heart of the ancient city. It overlooks the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. Some of the finest ancient homes were located here, including the emperor's – 'Palatine' is actually where the modern word 'palace' comes from!

4.1 (8,059 reviews)
#4
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

On Rome's Via del Corso, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is one of the largest privately owned galleries in the city. It houses a significant collection of paintings, furniture and statues, and features regular live opera performances.

4.6 (326 reviews)
#5
Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo

Tour papal rooms, explore the lush gardens, and see Lake Albano views

4 (49 reviews)
#6
Terme di Caracalla

Discover impressive structures and soak in the rich history of Rome's famed bathing landmark

4.1 (1,467 reviews)
#7
Palazzo Barberini

Palazzo Barberini is an important late-Baroque palace in Rome, packed with art and initially built for the Corsini family between 1730–1740. Guests can explore the different levels, see the library and browse the family's private art collections.

4.4 (309 reviews)
#8
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

St. John Lateran will both amaze and compel. It’s the oldest basilica in Christendom and dates to the 300s. It was lovingly and grandly restored in the 1700s and has the honor of being the Pope’s cathedral. This lineage combines with its visual beauty to bestow great majesty upon it. Among other marvels, the basilica contains the Holy Door, which the Pope opens once every 25 years, and the Sacred Steps. These are actual steps that Jesus walked on during the Passion and were transported here from Jerusalem.

4 (482 reviews)
#9
Roman Forum

Tour ancient ruins, visit historic temples, and see the former Senate House near the Colosseum

4.1 (8,813 reviews)
#10
Domus Aurea

Explore the incredible palace built by Emperor Nero after the 64 AD fire

4.2 (30 reviews)

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Rome Tourist Card

  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel or St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pantheon or Castel Sant'Angelo
  • City Audio Guide App
4.1 (4,649)
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The Vatican City Pass

  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • St Peter's Basilica
  • City Audioguide or Castel Sant'Angelo
4.1 (555)
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