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Historical Sites in Rome

Historical Sites in Rome

Top 10 Historical Sites

Colosseum

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

4.3 (46,971 reviews)

Castel Sant'Angelo

Visit a museum initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian

4.4 (10,211 reviews)

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!

4.2 (7,142 reviews)

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 (315 reviews)

Domus Aurea

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

4.2 (33 reviews)

Rome Gladiator Experience

Immerse yourself in the thrilling history of Roman gladiator battles

4.8 (58 reviews)

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.

4.5 (331 reviews)

Capuchin Crypt

View the bone chapels buried under the streets of Rome

4.6 (263 reviews)

Palazzo Colonna

The magnificent Palazzo Colonna has been home to over 20 generations of the Colonna family and contains one of the largest private collections of Baroque art in the world.

4.8 (380 reviews)