What to do in Lazio

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Bomarzo featuring a house and a city
Bomarzo featuring a house and a city
Rome Historic Centre featuring heritage elements and a sunset
Civita di Bagnoregio
Soriano nel Cimino which includes a city

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1. Colosseum

Work on the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world, was started under the rule of the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD and completed ten years later by his successor and heir, Titus. In its day, it could hold a crowd of 50,000 rowdy Romans who would cheer and hurl abuse at the gladiators performing in the bloody entertainments down below. Although the thronging masses are now a distant memory, the physical building is very much still in existence despite being rocked by earthquakes, ransacked by stone thieves and eroded by air pollution.
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Tourists Visiting The Colosseum in Rome Italy

2. Trevi Fountain

The world-famous Fontana di Trevi (literally the fountain at the junction of ‘tre vie’ or three roads) is the work of Nicola Salvi and Giuseppe Pannini and was completed in 1762, taking some thirty years to complete. Salvi was awarded the commission by Pope Clement XII after initially losing out to the Florentine Alessandro Galiliei, but died before his work was finished and as a result, Pannini was brought in to complete the project. The fountain stands 26 metres high and is 49 metres wide making it the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and a truly imposing sight to behold.
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Fountain di Trevi in Rome at spring, Italy

3. Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti), built with money bequeathed by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier in 1723-1725 and designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi, scale the steep incline between the Piazza di Spagna at the bottom and the Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top. For many visitors to Rome it is the obvious place to meet friends before moving on to a bar or restaurant, and in summer it can get unbelievably busy, literally teaming with young backpackers trooping between the nearby Trevi Fountain and the Steps.
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Spanish Steps which includes a monument, a city and a square or plaza

4. Piazza Navona

Originally a stadium built in the 1st century for athletics and chariot racing, Piazza Navona was reworked in the 15th century and then added to in the 17th century to take on its present form consisting of Baroque palaces, lavish churches, three spectacular fountains and several smart cafés and restaurants.
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Piazza Navona when sunrise, Rome, Italy; Shutterstock ID 420866359

5. Pantheon

This beautiful 2000-year-old temple in the very heart of Rome remains an emphatic symbol of the might of the Empire, and it stands out in a city which is literally jam-packed with architectural marvels.
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Pantheon featuring a monument, street scenes and heritage architecture

6. Villa Borghese

Rome’s premier green space, Villa Borghese is not only home to glistening lakes and peaceful gardens, but also contains several interesting cultural institutions. Amble along the pathways and lawns, view a collection of stunning Renaissance masterpieces at the Galleria Borghese and check out rare pre-Roman artifacts at the Museo Nazionale Etrusco.
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villa im borghese park

7. Piazza di Spagna

Embrace the hustle and bustle as people from all over the world converge beside the charming Sinking Boat Fountain in the Piazza di Spagna. Almost every visitor who steps foot in Rome finds themselves at this busy piazza at some point. Admire the lovely fountain, climb up the iconic Spanish Steps and see frescoes inside the rustic French Chiesa della Trinita dei Monti.
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View of piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

8. Roman Forum

The Roman Forum, nestling in the valley between the Capitoline and Palatine Hills, was the veritable epicentre of the entire Roman Empire, which spanned some 6.5 million square kilometres in its heyday. The ruins that make up this compact yet revealing site provide a magnificent insight into what life in ancient Rome must have been like, and by exploring these crumbling remains you’ll be able to get a pretty good idea of how the citizens lived.
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Roman Forum which includes a ruin, heritage elements and a sunset

What to do in Lazio


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Via del Corso which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and street scenes

Rome City Centre

Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

Rome City Centre
Rome Historic Centre showing a square or plaza, a city and a statue or sculpture

Rome Historic Centre

Visit the center of Italy’s capital and enjoy traditional Italian food. Relax in old bars and see some of the city’s famous historic sites.

Rome Historic Centre
Trastevere showing street scenes as well as a couple

Trastevere

Spend some time visiting places like Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere while getting to know Trastevere, and be sure to check out the colourful gardens. You can hop aboard the metro at Trastevere/Min. P. Istruzione Tram Stop or Induno Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Trastevere
Monti featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a ruin

Monti

Relax in wine bars and restaurants, take a walking tour and discover the famous Colosseum and other historic sites in one of Rome’s prominent districts.

Monti
Trevi which includes food and markets

Trevi

Art galleries, churches and museums are just a few things travellers like about Trevi. Sights like Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Trevi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rome area at Barberini Station.

Trevi
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Pigna

While you're in Pigna, take in top sights like Palazzo Venezia and jump on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Pigna

 

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