ROME, ITALY

Sightseeing   Top Sights   Museums   Galleries   Attractions   Parks   Tours   Excursions OTHER CITIES Entertainment   Performing Arts   Cafes & Restaur's   Special Events Shopping   Shops   Streets Online Fun   Quiz

ROME ATTRACTIONS This is a list of attractions not included in our Top sights, Museums, Galleries and Parks section 01   Palatino On Palatine Hill the ruins of the palaces of Augustus, Tiberius, Domitian. Other buildings include what is believed to be the residence of Livia , the wife of Augustus, and the stadium of Domitian. More... 02   Santa Maria Maggiore An ancient Catholic basilica. It is widely believed to be the most important church dedicated to Mary in Western Christendom. It has kept its original 5th century structure though it has been much embellished during the intervening years. More... 03   San Clemente A 12th century church with an 18th century facade, which is built upon a 4th century basilica, which itself was built upon a 1st century Roman home. Excavations have made it possible to see remains of all these structures. More... 04   Domus Aurea Nero's villa complex erected after the great fire of 64 A.D. Most of the complex has now disappeared, but following excavation, some parts remain, which you can visit today. More... 05   Altar of Peace (Museum of Ara Pacis) The Alter of peace was commissioned by the Roman Senate in 13 BC to honour the triumphal Gallic and Spanish campaigns of the Roman emperor Augustus. In 1938, at the behest of Benito Mussolini, the Ara Pacis was reconstructed using discovered fragmentary sculptures. More... 06   Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano The cathedral church of Rome and the official seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. Said to be the first Christian basilica to be built in Rome, it was, until the late 14th century, the pope's principal residence. More... 07   The Mouth of Truth A huge stone face most famous for being a lie detector! It was believed that if one told a lie with his hand in the mouth of the sculpture, it would be bitten off. It is located in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin More... 08   Circus Maximus An ancient hippodrome, thought to have been founded in the 6th century BC. Julius Caesar expanded the Circus around 50 BC. Chariot racing was the most important event at the Circus. The last race in the Circus Maximus is thought to have occurred in 550 AD. Today, nothing is left of Circus Maximus, except a large, green space that is now used for concerts, meeting etc. More... 09   Trastevere Centred around Piazza di Santa Maria, where you can find many restaurants & cafes, charming shops and street performers. All this in a middle age environment of narrow cobbled streets lined by medieval houses and the delightful 12th century church of Santa Maria in Trastevere. More... 10   Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) 4th century BC road built in order to set up a fast communication between Rome and Capua. Today you can walk 8 miles of the Appian Way. The road is lined with ancient ruins and tombs of noble Roman families. You will also find several Catacombs. More...

Information   About Rome   Money & Tipping   Transport   Opening Times   National Holidays   Medical Assistance   Maps   Weather   Other Information   Feedback Before Arrival   When to Visit   How to Get Here   Visas Accommodation   Hotels   Apartments   Other

Return to previous page Top of page DISCLAIMER : Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these pages. We accept no responsibility for any errors.   [Links] © Copyright: all rights reserved www.topsightseeing.com