Italy through its cities
Every city has its own rhythm, its own streets and its own feeling of home.
Rome
Rome brings ancient monuments, art and present-day neighbourhoods into the same journey. Italy's capital rewards an unhurried visit: its famous squares are only part of the story, with smaller streets connecting one layer of history to another.
Places to start with
Colosseum
The Flavian Amphitheatre recalls gladiatorial spectacles and the scale of ancient Rome. Its tiers of arches form one of the city's defining landmarks.
Roman Forum
The remains of temples, basilicas and triumphal arches reveal the setting of ancient Rome's political, civic and administrative life.
Vatican Museums
Within Vatican City, the collections bring together ancient sculpture and painting across the centuries. Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel are major highlights.
Piazza del Campidoglio
Michelangelo helped shape this square framed by palaces and the Capitoline Museums. The equestrian Marcus Aurelius outside is a copy; the original is inside.
From ancient Rome to its squares
Walk from the Colosseum along Via dei Fori Imperiali towards Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill. Devote another part of your day to the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, allowing time for coffee and pauses in the squares.
Explore beyond the city
Based on information from Italia.it. Check visiting arrangements on each attraction's own website.