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Bosco Sacro

Area Giochi Per Bambini

Villa Borghese

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

Piazza Venezia

Square with an elaborate Victorian monument known as 'the typewriter' by locals & Palazzo Venezia.

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

Parco della Caffarella

Protected, dog-friendly park with many archaeological ruins, plus a bird hide & biking/hiking paths.

Piazza del Campidoglio

Hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, lined with museums & offering views of the Roman forum.

Catacombe di San Callisto

Ancient Christian burial tunnels containing 3rd-century frescoes & the crypts of martyrs & popes.

Vittorio Emanuele II Square

Bustling public square with statues, monuments & the archaeological remains of a fountain.

Colosseum

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

Piazza Navona

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

The Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.

Campo de' Fiori

Pantheon

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

Villa Doria Pamphili

Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

Spanish Steps

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

Piazza di Spagna

Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

Piazza del Popolo

Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

Giardino degli Aranci

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

Unity of Italy Square

Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain.