Archaeological site, Garden, Lookout

The most important of the Seven Hills of Rome is the Palatine. It was here that the original settlement of Rome began around 1,000 BC and from here the city gradually grew to its present form. The Palatine hill is now an open archaeological jewel with many remains of ancient buildings, public spaces and sports grounds and is the best preserved of all the hills after the Capitoline Hill. [btn "Top 10 hotels in Rome" https://www.booking.com…

Monument, Lookout, Museum

The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is one of the most striking buildings in Rome. It's also a place where it may not be clear for a long time what you're actually seeing. On maps, in guidebooks and on the internet, several names are used for it: Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Altare della Patria Vittoriano Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II. In practice, it is the same monumental complex in Piazza Venezia, but the names refer…

Museum, Square, Lookout, Statue

If I had to pick a place in Rome that people often underestimate, the Capitol would be very high. Most tourists come here for the view of the Roman Forum. They'll take a photo. They leave. But this is where ancient Rome was built. The Capitol ( Campidoglio in Italian) is the most important of Rome's famous seven hills. In ancient times, it was the political and religious centre of the city. Today, you'll find one of the most beautiful squares…

Lookout

The peak, which is not part of the original Seven Hills of Rome, can be found on the right bank of the Tiber River south of the Vatican, away from the main tourist action. And that is why it is worth a visit. The beautiful and unspoilt views will offer a glimpse of the whole of Rome, and the relaxed slow atmosphere of narrow streets, small trattorias and pleasant parks will contrast sharply with the hectic and crowded centre. 👉 O ur tips…

Gallery, Garden, Lookout

Galleria Colonna is exactly the kind of place that looks suspiciously good on Instagram. In fact, I came here because of an Instagram video that was recommended by an algorithm. I expected the reality to be weaker. It was exactly the opposite - in reality it looks even more "wow" than in the videos. [btn "The best hotels in central Rome" https://www.booking.com/city/it/rome.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rim-colonna] The current Palazzo Colonna…

Lookout

It's not a church. It's not a museum. It's not even a classic viewpoint. And yet there's a line at the plain green door every day. The Aventine Keyhole is one of the most famous hidden places in Rome - although the word "hidden" doesn't quite apply anymore. You can also find it under the names: Keyhole of the Order of the Knights of Malta Aventine Keyhole Buco della Serratura Knights of Malta Keyhole Keyhole of the Knights of Malta …