Highlights – Places You Can’t Miss
On this page, you’ll find our Rome highlights: a selection of must-see spots chosen especially for guests staying in our apartments.
Use this guide to quickly find your way around and enjoy the city without spending too much time searching online.
Rome Essentials
- St. Peter’s Basilica – The heart of the Vatican and one of the most important churches in the world.
- Colosseum – The famous ancient amphitheatre, symbol of Rome and its history.
- Pantheon – A perfectly preserved Roman temple with a unique open dome.
- Trevi Fountain – The most iconic fountain in Rome; early hours are the best and don’t forget to throw a coin!
- Vatican Museums – A huge collection of art and history, including the Sistine Chapel.
- Via dei Fori Imperiali – A scenic road between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, with views of the ancient forums.
Discover Rome’s Squares
- Piazza Venezia – A central square dominated by the big white “Vittoriano” monument, great for orientation in the city.
- Piazza Navona – A beautiful baroque square with fountains, street artists, and many cafés and restaurants.
- Piazza di Spagna – Famous for the Spanish Steps and the elegant atmosphere of the surrounding streets.
- Via del Corso – One of the main shopping streets in Rome, connecting Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo.
- Piazza del Popolo – A large square with an obelisk and two twin churches, also a good starting point to walk to Villa Borghese.
Experienced Traveler
- Villa Borghese – A large city park, perfect for walking, cycling, or relaxing with great views over Rome.
- Castel Sant’Angelo – A historic castle on the Tiber River with a panoramic terrace.
- Capitoline Museums – One of the oldest public museums in the world, with ancient Roman statues and art.
- Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola – A beautiful baroque church, famous for its amazing painted ceiling and mirror to take photos inside.
- Ara Pacis Museum – A modern museum that preserves the ancient Ara Pacis altar, dedicated to peace in the Roman Empire.
Trips Outside Rome by Car: Main Sights
If you have a car in Rome, you can easily visit beautiful places outside the city that are hard to reach by public transport.
- Terme di Saturnia – Natural hot springs in the countryside, famous for their turquoise pools and relaxing atmosphere.
- Civita di Bagnoregio – A stunning hilltop village known as “the dying city”, reachable only by a pedestrian bridge.
- Ariccia – A small town in the Castelli Romani area, famous for its traditional “fraschette” restaurants and local pork dishes.
- Ponza Island – A beautiful island with clear blue sea, caves, and cliffs, perfect for boat trips and swimming.
Remember: Discover Rome on Foot, Explore the Region by Car
A wise man once said that your soulmate is the one with whom you walk all of Rome!
Inside the apartment, you’ll find a detailed list of all the other places shown in the map.
We can’t wait to welcome you!