The most mysterious and interesting places in Rome. Unusual building in Rome. Via dei Condotti

Rome is the city of seven hills. The southernmost of them - Aventine - is spread on one of the banks of the Tiber and sheltered many attractions. Usually tourists go to the Aventine to look at the ruins of the ancient circus, the pyramid of Cestius, admire the temples of San Sabina (5th century), Sant'Allesio (4th century) and others. And few people know that on the top of the hill, in the area of ​​the Knights of Malta, there is a unique keyhole. Looking into it, you can see three sovereign state entities at once - Italy, the Vatican and the Order of Malta.

Address: aventino hill

2. Orange garden on the Aventina

Going to the Aventine just for the sake of some kind of "hole", of course, is stupid. This place is also one of the most romantic places in Rome, Savello Park. Although the locals rarely use this name, for the Romans it is the Orange Garden on the Aventina.

It was founded in 1932 on the site where the Savelli family fortress once stood (hence the name). Remains of this ancient building still found among the trees.

Wonderful orange groves, slender cypress alleys and flowering oleanders create a unique atmosphere of tranquility. In addition, the garden ends with a terrace, from which great views on the Tiber, Trastevere, Janiculum and the Vatican.

P.S. Oranges are inedible - a wild variety.

Address: L'Aventino, Circo Massimo, Viadi Santa Sabina

3. Bartolucci store

For many decades now, in the Bartolucci family, the secrets of carpentry have been passed down from generation to generation: from grandfather to father, from father to son. After all, they have a family business on their shoulders - a wooden workshop Bartolucci.

Everything in this shop is wooden: from the cyclist Pinocchio, who meets visitors at the entrance, to women's jewelry. Toys, frames, caskets, watches, an exact copy of a motorcycle (!) And, of course, all kinds of figures of the Log Boy - the eyes run wide from the variety of wooden handicrafts. You will definitely not leave this store without a souvenir.

Address: Via dei Pastini, 98.
Website: bartolucci.com
Working mode: daily from 12:00 to 20:00

4. Via dei Condotti

In the center the Italian capital lies one of the oldest and most famous Roman streets. In ancient times, it connected the Pincho hill with the Tiber and crossed the Via Flaminius. Her name is Via dei Condotti.

From the 18th century, this street began to acquire a halo of glitz and “glamour” – fashion shops and ateliers grew there like mushrooms after rain. Now the street houses boutiques of the most prestigious world brands - Valentino, Armani, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo. The oldest fashion establishment in Via dei Condotti is the Bulgari atelier, opened more than a century ago, in 1905.

Among other attractions of this street - house number 11, where one of the inventors of the radio, Guglielmo Marconi, lived; house number 68 - the residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta; as well as the famous cafe "Antiko Caffe Greco", where Lord Byron himself, Goethe, Liszt and Stendhal drank coffee.

Address: strada Via dei Condotti, tra Piazza di Spagna e Via del Corso
Wiki: Via dei Condotti

5. Market Porta Portese

If the glamor and prices of Via dei Condotti suddenly make you feel bad, urgently go to the Trastevere area to one of the largest European flea markets(more than 1350 trays).

It originates at the gates of Porte Portese (which is why it is called so) and stretches as far as two streets - Via Ippolito Nievo and Via Portuense. It arose in the middle of the last century, after the end of World War II - unemployment and inflation forced people to sell personal belongings in order to somehow feed their families.

What is sold at Porta Portese today? In short, ALL. Old books, picture frames, furniture, used clothes, gramophones, telephones, toys, dishes, reproductions of paintings, watches (of all kinds), military patches... If you wish, you can find any, including rare, goods there. Prices, as expected in the market, do not bite, and you can always negotiate with merchants.

Address: Via Portuense & Ippolito Nievo
Working mode: every Sunday

The ancient Romans used to say "Habent sua fata libelli", which means "Books have their destiny". This saying means that one should not rashly judge literary works (perhaps the descendants will appreciate the "masterpieces" of Daria Dontsova).

As if a mute reminder of this wisdom is the Roman Fountain of Books (aka the Fountain of Science or the Fountain of Knowledge), created by the sculptor Pietro Lombardi and dedicated to Thomas Aquinas. It represents two stacks of books with bookmarks and a deer's head between them. This unusual fountain not far from the masterpiece of the Roman baroque, the 17th century Catholic church - Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, which is part of the Borromini University of Rome.

Address: Via degli Staderari

7. Square Colosseum

This place, for political reasons, is not included in any of the guides to Rome. The World Expo quarter - Esposizione Universale Roma or EUR - was built in the southwest of Rome in 1943-1945 by order of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The occasion was the twentieth anniversary of fascism and the World's Fair scheduled for 1942.

One of the symbols of the "fascist era" was the Palace of Italian Civilization (Palazzo della Civilta Italiana), better known as the "Square Colosseum" (Colosseo Quadrato). There really is something similar to the ancient amphitheater: for example, the loggias on the facade of the palace, located in six rows of nine arches each. As such structures are supposed to be, the marble palace is impressive in size - 68 meters high, area - 8,400 sq.m.

The World Exhibition in Rome did not take place then, and the EURO quarter and the "Square Colosseum" are still standing. By the way, the latter has appeared on movie screens more than once (for example, in The Last Man on Earth in 1964).

Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 559
Wiki: World Expo Quarter

8. Pizzeria "Buffetto's"

What is Italy without pizza? One of the most delicious is prepared in Pizzeria Da Baffetto restaurants (there are only two in Rome). This is a family business, which has been headed by Buffetto's grandfather for half a century. He knows a lot about pizza: the dough should be thin and fluffy, and the filling should be fresh and juicy.

Tourists have a life hack: go to places where locals eat. So, at Buffetto's, both of them are happy to dine. After all, for 20-25 euros you get first-class Italian pizza, piping hot (prepared right in front of visitors), beer and a great mood. The only problem is that getting into this pizzeria is not so easy because of the huge queues.

Addresses: Via del Governo Vecchio, 114 e Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18 (Baffetto 2)
Website: pizzeriabaffetto.it

9. Museum of Art of the 21st Century

National Museum Arts Center of the 21st Century (MAXXI) is quite young (opened in May 2010), but, as it should be, ambitious. The MAXXI building, occupying 27 thousand sq.m. and affectionately called "pasta" by the Romans, was built by Zaha Hadid on the site of the Montello barracks. The construction cost 150 million euros, but Rome now has a museum of the future.

Or rather art and architecture of the future. The exhibition halls of MAXXI present photographs, installations, prototypes and models of houses, streets and entire cities in which we will live in a couple of decades. In addition, the museum has a conference room, a library and a workshop. Do you want to imagine the future of your children? Head to Rome's National Museum of 21st Century Art.

Address: via Guido Reni, 4 A, metro station Flaminio
Website: fondazionemaxxi.it
Working mode: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday - from 11:00 to 19:00; Thursday, Saturday - from 11:00 to 22:00

Italy is the birthplace of Ferrari. Its headquarters is located in Maranello, and in the capital there is the largest store of the world famous brand. Car fans will go crazy with this place: key chains, watches, shoes, clothes, toys and hundreds of other items with Ferrari symbols.

Of course, you have to pay for the name. Prices, to put it mildly, bite: 150 euros for a keychain with a rearing stallion; 300 for branded racing gloves and 1,500 for a sparkling red toy car.

By the way, you can also ride a real Ferrari through the streets of Rome - the rental service is very popular there.

Address: Via Tomacelli, 147
Website: store.ferrari.com
Working mode: daily from 10:00 to 20:00

11. Cloaca Maxima

The exact date of its construction is not known for certain (either the 4th or the 7th century BC), but this is definitely one of the most ancient and unique structures of this kind. Sewerage in Rome began to be actively built under Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, who paid great attention to the infrastructure of the city.

It is during his reign that the construction of the Great Cloaca is most often attributed. To do this, they invited Etruscan craftsmen and dug a canal 800 meters long, 3 meters wide and 4 meters high between the Palatine and Capitol hills. Cloaca Maxima was originally open, then covered with wooden decks and then paved with Gabi stone.

And to this day, despite its venerable age, the Great Cloaca is in fairly good condition and serves as a storm drain.

Address: exits under the Ponte Rotto and Palatinski bridges.
Wiki: Cloaca Maxima

12. Panoramic platform Gianicolo

Aventine, Viminal, Capitol, Quirinal, Palatine, Caelius, Esquiline… Stop! Where is Gianicolo? Alas, this peak is not one of the famous seven Roman hills, as it is historically located outside the city walls. And in vain, because there are also many ancient monuments here: the monastery of Sant'Onofrio, the Gianicolo lighthouse, Villa Aurelia and others.

But the main reason why it is worth visiting Gianicolo Hill is the observation deck. It offers just a crazy view of His Majesty Rome.

Address: Gianicolo, Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi

13. Gelateria blue ice

Gelateria Blu Ice is a chain of ice cream parlors. The Romans say, and the tourists confirm that it is in these establishments that the best Italian ice cream is. These cafes do not just sell - they produce ice cream. Therefore, in Blu Ice, an ice treat is always fresh for every taste - with fruits, nuts, chocolate, puffed rice, coconut flakes ...

Prices are quite reasonable - from 150 to 350 rubles. Another undoubted plus is that the cafe is open at night. So gelateria Blu Ice is a paradise not only for children, but also for adults, among whom, as you know, there are many sweet teeth.

Addresses:

• Via di S. Prassede, 11/bis;
• Via dei Baullari, 130;
• Viale dei Due Macelli, 29;
• Viale Ottaviano, 7;
• Via S. Agnes in Agone, 20;
• Via Sistina, 122, etc.

Website: blueiceitalia.com
Working mode: daily from 10:00 to 2:00

Art lovers will not be bored in Rome - the Vatican Museum, the Borghese Galleries, the Barberini and dozens of other exquisite places. However, lovers of spicy (in this case, in literally words) of sensations, there is also something to visit in the capital of Italy - Museo Criminologico awaits them.

This is the building of the former prison, and now a historical exposition that tells about criminals and applied to them in different times measures of punishment. Yes, in Ancient Rome they did not particularly stand on ceremony with offenders: they were executed, given into slaves or appointed as a gladiator.

During the Inquisition, there were their own methods of justice:

In short, in this museum you will probably learn more about Good and Evil than in any art museum.

Address: via Gonfalone, 29

15. Shelter of cats

Roman cats. Shelter for stray cats. Visit" - a strange inscription at the entrance to the excavations temple complex from the time of the Roman Republic, in the square of Torre Argentina.

Nevertheless, the fact remains: stray cats live among the remains of ancient temples and dilapidated statues. And for completely legal reasons. When local residents and authorities learned that stray tailed whiskered creatures had chosen the Argentine ruins, they decided not to drive away the cats, but to organize a shelter for them. Now it has several hundred inhabitants, who are cared for by volunteers. Each visitor to this unusual cattery can help the animals with a "ruble" (in the sense of the euro) by buying local souvenirs.

Address: Largo di Torre Argentina

16. Enoteca Costantini

Continuing the theme gastronomic travel It is impossible not to talk about Italian wine. There are 20 regions in this sunny country and each (!) of them produces its own wine. Its unique wine, which differs in taste, aroma, terroir and production technologies.

You can try different varieties of Italian wines in the enoteca Costantini. This is a real wine treasury, where thousands of bottles of various brands and aging are stored. You can buy wine and take it with you, or taste it on the spot, in a local restaurant.

Address: Piazza Cavour 16
Website: pierocostantini.it
Working mode: Monday from 16:30 to 20:00; Tuesday-Saturday - from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 20:00

17. Monument to the Pope

In Rome, not far from the Termini station, there is a monument to John Paul II. Such a solid sculpture - 5.50 m in height, real bronze, silver plating. It would seem that what is special here, where, if not in the capital, to build monuments to the Popes?

But the inhabitants of the Eternal City rebelled - "We don't need such a Pope!" The Romans did not like the appearance of the pontiff: a round head, like a ball, and an almost complete absence of a neck. At the same time, the posture of the monument, as conceived by the author, symbolizes the universal concern of John Paul II for humanity.

Robert De Niro, who played one of the members of the Sicilian Corleone crime family, once said: “Italy has changed a long time ago. But Rome is Rome.

Really city with thousand years of history difficult to change. And it is not easy for a tourist coming to the capital of Italy to see another, not only historical, Rome. We hope that with our help you will succeed.

Share in the comments the unique Roman places you know that you must see.

Rome- a stunning city that impresses with its architecture, countless historical monuments architecture created by legendary sculptors with world-famous names.
Explore attractions within a few days - difficult and almost impossible. It is for this reason that many, having once visited Rome, return to the city once again.

To visit the main historical sites of Rome, it is most convenient to get to the Colosseum by city metro (line B, stop "Colosseo") and from there go to explore the historical values ​​​​of the city, which we will talk about below.

Main sights of Rome

Colosseum - 50 thousand spectators at the same time
Coliseum- this is the secondary name of the building (in honor of the statue of the "Colossus", installed nearby), which until the eighth century was called the Flavius ​​Amphitheatre. Despite its impressive volumes, the Amphitheater was built in eight years and served exclusively for recreational activities local residents(gladiator battles, various staged performances and performances). The beginning of the construction belongs to the emperor Vespasian, and the end - to his son Titus. Today, the Colosseum is considered one of the main symbols of Rome, where more than one and a half million tourists from all over the world come annually. The building is striking in its size. Only the height is more than fifty meters, and the diameter is almost two hundred! Feelings inside are simply indescribable! It is breathtaking how powerful and huge the building is in front of your eyes, where in ancient times 50 thousand people could be at the same time.

Piazza Venezia - beautiful, large-scale, impressive
Near the Capitoline Hill, where several important roads of the city intersect, the most famous and beautiful square in Rome is located - Venice square. It got its name from the palace of the same name, where old times the board of the Republic met, and today it is a museum and a Roman archaeological library.
In the central part of the square there is a twelve-meter monument to King Victor Emmanuel II (the very first ruler of united Italy).

Imperial forums - an echo of the past, a milestone in history
Located right next to Piazza Venezia Imperial forums- marked by their construction the transition from a republican form of government to an empire. The first ruler who decided to perpetuate his power was Caesar - it was on his orders that the very first forum began to be built, and after Caesar, other rulers began to build their own forums Rome. In total, the construction of facilities lasted almost one hundred and fifty years. Today you can only get acquainted with the remains of the forums, but this does not diminish their significance and beauty.
Imperial forms are available for visiting from 9.00 to 19.00 from Tuesday to Sunday (Monday is a day off).

St. Peter's Cathedral - the creation of Michelangelo and Raphael
At the burial place Apostle Peter, executed in 60 AD, built an impressive cathedral, the construction of which lasted more than four centuries. The building is a little over 130 meters high and 190 meters long. It is hard to imagine that great architects, sculptors and artists were involved in the design, construction and decoration of the building: Raphael, Michelangelo, Bramante. By the way, the famous Bernini devoted more than 50 years of his life to work on the cathedral. It was this great sculptor who created the five-meter statue of St. Longinus, as well as the almost 30-meter ciborium, known throughout Rome and far beyond its borders, which rises above the Altar in the cathedral.
You can see the burial of the Apostle Peter by going down to the dungeon under the Cathedral, where today the burial of the popes is carried out.
How to get there: metro, line "A", station "Ottaviano". Also in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral are metro stations: "Musei Vaticani" and "San Pietro". If you want to explore the city during the trip, it is best to go to the cathedral on buses number 40 and number 64 from railway station Termini.

The Trevi Fountain and the Fountain of the Four Rivers are breathtaking
Bright, pompous landmark of Rome the Trevi Fountain is considered to be with the figure of Neptune located in the center of it, sitting in a chariot in the form of a shell, in a harness of seahorses. There are many decorative elements and sculptural images around the figure. The composition seems huge and majestic. It is hard to imagine, but the height of the structure is more than 25 meters and its length is almost the same! It is in the water of the fountain that tourists who come to Rome throw coins in order to return to the stunning city again. By tradition, the coin is thrown only with the right hand, standing with its back to the fountain. In total, you need to throw three coins - one will help you find love, the second - to conclude a marriage union, and the third - to return to Rome. Trevi Fountain it is very beautiful in the evening and at night, when the water is illuminated by light bulbs and the atmosphere seems fabulous.
The second place in importance is occupied by the Fountain of the Four Rivers - the creation of the legendary Bernini. The water sculpture is located in Piazza Navona. According to the sculptor's project, four statues of the gods of the great rivers - the Danube, La Plata, the Nile and the Ganges - are installed around the fountain. The structure with all its appearance indicates power and grandeur, as evidenced by the rivers, which were discussed many centuries ago. It is on Piazza Navona near the fountain that Christmas markets take place.

Poli Palace - an echo of Great Russia
How to get there: metro station "Spagna".
The palace, whose facade is the Trevi Fountain, should be of particular interest to Russian tourists. In the 1830s, the Russian princess, beauty, philanthropist Zinaida Volkonskaya lived in it, actively communicating with Pushkin and Gogol. After her death, her ashes were buried in the church, located directly opposite the Trevi Fountain. The church built in 1650 is open to the public on any day from 7.00-19.00 (lunch from 11.00 to 16.00).

Spanish Steps - a place of meetings, dates and hugs
A ten minute walk from the Trevi Fountain is spanish stairs, which originates on the square of the same name. The building is made in the Baroque style, the architectural idea and dimensions are most striking. To explore the beauty of an architectural creation with a long history, it is advisable to come either closer to the night or early in the morning, when there is no particular crowd. The staircase is especially beautiful. in early spring when the azalea is in full bloom. The travertine structure has 138 steps with a curved shape. all the steps are different in width and this becomes noticeable as you go up or down. At the very top of the stairs, a "reward" awaits - the temple of the Holy Trinity, which is definitely worth a look.
Adjoining the Spanish Steps is the Plaza de España, which got its name from the fact that in the seventeenth century the embassy of this southern country. Walking along the square, you can get acquainted with the Barcaccia fountain, the Palace of Spain, the impressive sculpture of the Virgin Mary and the temple of Trinita dei Monti.

Pantheon - the burial place of the great people of Rome
An ancient temple of paganism, built in 27 AD, which later became a Christian church. The integrity of the object has been preserved to this day. The temple impresses with its size, grandeur and architecture. IN Pantheon there is only one window, meaning that all the gods are one. In ancient times, statues of deities stood in the building, each of which was illuminated in turn by the light falling from the window. The statues have not survived to this day, but everyone can admire the installed Roman sculptures and paintings dating back to the 18th century. By the way, it is in the temple that the grave of the great Raphael, many Italian painters and the burial places of the first kings of Italy is located.
Visiting the temple is free, opening hours 8.30-19.30 (in weekdays), 9.00-18.00 (Sunday). Closest to the Pantheon is the metro station "Barberini".

Arch of Tito - the world's first triumphal arch
The world's first triumphant arch made of Pentel marble, "overtaking" the famous French landmark in time of construction. It was the Roman arch, preserved almost in its original form, that became an example for the construction of other similar structures around the world. The age of the construction with a height of more than 15 meters, a width of 13.5 meters, a depth of 4.75 meters, is almost 2000 years old. The facades are decorated with sculptures of Roman goddesses, images of the victorious procession of Emperor Titus after military operations.

Castel Sant'Angelo - a giant sculpture guarding Rome
How to get there: Lungotevere Castello, 50. The best way to get to castle on the metro line - stop "Ottaviano-San Pietro" or stop "Lepanto". Entrance is paid (full and reduced ticket), museums are open on all days except Monday. You can just walk around the building and admire the beauty that opens up to your eyes.
During its long history of existence, the castle has been repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. It was used by the Romans as a castle, the residence of the popes, as a storehouse and a prison. Today, inside the castle there is a military museum with more than fifty labyrinth rooms, where a lot of interesting compositions are presented, for example, the apartments of the Pope, the hall of kings, the courtyard of Alexander the Sixth, etc. At the very top of the Castle there is a bronze statue of the Archangel. A huge a stone bridge, along the edges of which statues are installed, majestically reflected in the water. From whichever side the castle is bypassed, one gets the feeling that the statue of an Angel is constantly watching and at the same time guarding.

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore - peace, tranquility, faith, love
The only basilica in Rome preserved in its original form to this day. Santa Maria Maggiore in terms of size, it is considered the largest church in Rome, and there are more than eighty of them in total. The date of foundation is considered to be 352. According to legend, Pope Liberius had a dream in which the Mother of God said to build a church in the place where snow would fall in the morning. This place turned out to be Esquiville Hill. Every year on August 5 (namely, on this day snow fell in 352), in memory of the significant date, those present in the church are generously showered with white flower petals. The entrance to the church is framed by an incredibly beautiful mosaic. Every pope who came to reign sought to make sacred place better. So in 1377 a 75-meter bell tower appeared, a majestic loggia - in 1740. If you go out to the loggia, you can admire the facade decor dating back to the 14th century. Inside the temple, amazing sensations - the walls, the ceiling are decorated with breathtakingly beautiful mosaic paintings - scenes from the Bible, their creation dates back to the 4th century AD!
Inside the building there are forty huge columns towering up to the dome. The ceiling is beautifully painted by the famous artist Giuliano Sangallo and covered with gold. The luxurious marble floor is striking, made of multi-colored slabs, which as a whole form a single composition of different geometric shapes and forms. The most important value of the church is the real cradle of Jesus Christ, the relics of the Apostle Matthew, the icon of the Virgin Mary - they have no price, therefore they are very revered by the Romans.

They run (do not go, but they run) to the Colosseum, then to the Vatican, visit the Capitoline Hill, the Forum, the baths of Caracalla. After excursions, there is usually a complete hodgepodge of places, people, paintings, sculptures, pasta, pizza, mozzarella and fountains in your head.

It is probably correct to visit all the listed places, but if you went to Rome together in romantic trip or just without a goal, okay THERE will offer you a different itinerary to take slowly, stopping here and there for coffee, a glass of wine, pizza, pasta or a scoop of delicious ice cream.

• You can start your walk from the Plaza de España, where spanish stairs and cute graceful Barcaccia fountain(Father Bernini). By the way, in Rome you can drink water from every column and from every fountain. There is a tea room next to the Spanish Steps - Thea Room "Babington"s" that has existed there since 1893. They serve authentic English sandwiches, muffins and excellent tea.

• From the Spanish Steps along the small narrow streets of medieval Rome, you can continue your way to the side Pantheon, built in 126 AD by Emperor Hadrian on the site of the previous Pantheon erected by Mark Vipsanius Agrippa, as evidenced by the inscription on the pediment. Since 609, the Pantheon has been Catholic Church of Saint Mary and the Martyrs. The building is extraordinary! To understand the greatness of the Roman Empire, be sure to visit it - the power of this temple is amazing.

Be sure to sit in a cafe near the Pantheon, drink a cappuccino with brioche, for example, with custard. These cafes serve the best espresso and cappuccino in the city, musicians perform on the square, sing Italian and French songs with guitar and accordion.

• After resting from the Pantheon, go to Campo dei Fiore square- Square of flowers. Every day (except Sundays) until 14:00 there is a market open where they sell vegetables, fruits, meat products, spices, flowers. Here you can have a bite to eat by buying a sandwich with boiled pork from a local merchant, and a drink in a nearby shop - "Italian cola" Chinotto or Chino, which is made from citrus fruits. You can eat sitting on the side of the fountain or on a pedestal monument to Giordano Bruno.

There is also a self-service cafe on the square with its own bakery, where you can buy a slice of pizza or bruschetta, fresh bread, brioche or a sandwich. You can dine across the Tiber River, in Trastevere. The Romans themselves have lunch and dinner there, there are many family restaurants in this area with delicious food and attractive prices. To get from Campo dei Fiore to Trastevere, in order to get hungry, I suggest the following route: Piazza Venezia, Orsini Palace, the Jewish ghetto, through the island of Teberina, where the city hospital has been located since the Middle Ages, in which, as they say, they filmed film "Adventures of Italians in Russia".

• After lunch go to Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, built in the 3rd century (even before the division of the Christian church into Catholic and Orthodox) with a beautiful mosaic inside, and then climb Janiculum, one of the seven hills of Rome. According to legend, it was on Janiculum that St. Peter was crucified, and from its observation deck you can see great view to Rome. After descending back to the Trastevere area, have an espresso with ice cream or a glass of wine with bruschettas, for example, in a restaurant Sabatini in Trastevere. Italians only drink cappuccino for breakfast and espresso the rest of the day.

• You can complete the walk and daylight hours in Rome in the Vatican, stepping over the invisible line of the border on St. Peter's Square. Around six - half past six in the evening, St. Peter's Cathedral is almost empty, which is a rarity. Without queues and crowds, you can admire Pieta by Michelangelo- the only sculpture signed by the master - and rub "for good luck" the foot of the statue of St. Peter, making a wish. For dinner, you can go back to the Pantheon area, after sending yourself and your loved ones postcard from the Vatican.

Rome is best known for its history, which dates back to the eras of Octavian, Julius Caesar and Hadrian, but it is also a fast-paced, modern and contemporary city, with gleaming designer windows, elegant hotels and cutting-edge restaurants. Art lovers will find satisfaction in the artworks housed in the Vatican Museums, while gourmets will enjoy great Italian cuisine. Be sure to visit Rome, it is one of the most romantic and inspiring cities in the world.

Rome is full of attractions. But besides the well-known buildings, picturesque ancient ruins, exquisite Baroque palaces and legendary basilicas, famous fountains and squares, Rome also has little-known sights and unusual places, which are interesting, including the fact that not everyone knows about them. If you have already completed the “mandatory” program and have seen, allow yourself to wriggle away from the routes trodden by tourists and look into the small streets and secret places of the Eternal City, see another, unusual Rome. So, what to see in Rome unusual, where unusual sights are hidden, and what is interesting about them?

"Talking statues" of Rome: can stones talk?

Sculpture lovers will find many magnificent statues in Rome, created by the hands of the great masters of the Renaissance and Baroque. But among the Roman statues there are those that do not differ in special beauty and beautiful appearance, but, nevertheless, attract Special attention knowledgeable travelers. The fact is that these statues are “speaking”. Yes, there are six “talking” statues in Rome! And although at first glance they are silent, as befits pieces of stone, but, looking into history, we learn that in the past, these statues expressed the "voice of the people." Back in the 16th century, posters with caustic satirical notes and criticism of the authorities began to be attached to their pedestals. The most famous of these statues is Pasquino, located near Piazza Navona. From her, the word "libel" arose. Rest talking statues- this is Marforio in the courtyard of the New Palace, Fachino in the wall of the Roman Bank (Palazzo Carolis), Madame Lucrezia in San Marco Square, Abbot Luigi in Vidoni Square, and a statue of Babuino on the street of the same name.

We will see many of these statues on tours of Rome with the Travelry guide. Statue of Pasquino - in the excursion "". The statue of Babuino - in the walk "", and the sculptures of Madame Lucrezia and Fakino - in the free " ».

Basilica of San Clemente: a journey through the ages

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Michelangelo's masterpiece and the chains of St. Peter

Another interesting Roman church is San Pietro in Vincoli, or St. Peter "in chains". This name of the temple is due to the fact that it was built in the middle of the 5th century specifically to store a shrine - iron chains, with which the Apostle Peter was shackled when he was detained for preaching about Christ. Chains are stored in a special ark under the central altar. This shrine still attracts pilgrims here. But art lovers also flock to the church, knowing that one of the sculptural masterpieces of Michelangelo, the sculpture of Moses, is kept here. To view the creation of the master of the Renaissance, it is not necessary to visit museums or crowd in a huge stream of tourists! You just need to know the places!;)

Address: Piazza S. Pietro in Vincoli, 4a.

Visit the church of San Pietro in Vincoli with the audio guide "" and listen to an interesting audio guide about the work of Michelangelo and other treasures of this temple.

Crossroads of the Four Fountains: two rivers, two goddesses and three ancient obelisks

Rome is famous for its magnificent fountains. Many of them were built during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. And not just to decorate the city. They had a very practical purpose - the fountains were part of the city's water supply system and provided residents drinking water. Probably, at the intersection of the Four Fountains, it was the fastest to get water - after all, here, judging by the name, there were four sources of water at once. These fountains represent two major rivers Italy (Tiber in Rome and Arno in Florence) and two goddesses of ancient Roman mythology (immaculate Diana and strong Juno). But the intersection is interesting not only for this. As conceived by Pope Sixtus V, who initiated the construction, the intersection offers a view of three Roman obelisks at once: at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, at the church of Santissima Trinita dei Monti, in Plaza de España, and the obelisk in Quirinal Square.

There is another interesting place in Rome, which organically combines ancient history and modernity. Ancient structures are being excavated in Torre Argentina Square. In this archaeological zone remnants of pagan temples have been discovered and public buildings. But when the excavations began, these ruins were chosen by stray cats. At first they were fed spontaneously. In the 1950s, this was done, in particular, by the famous actress Anna Magnani. And later, these ancient ruins officially became a shelter in which about 200 cats live. So, considering the remains of ancient structures, try not to disturb the mustachioed and tailed owners of this place too much!

A well-planned route is a guarantee of a successful trip, which will leave vivid memories. Therefore, think in advance which sights of Rome you want to see. The number of famous historical sites and architectural monuments in the capital of Italy is so great that it is simply unrealistic to see them in one trip. The following is a small list of the most interesting places in Rome, once visiting which, you will fall in love with this city forever.

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Colosseum - visiting card of the Eternal City

To visit Rome and not visit the Colosseum is a kind of bad manners. Most tourists think so, so a huge multinational queue usually line up at the Flavian Amphitheater (as the Colosseum is also called). Majestic ruins are all that remains of the largest ancient amphitheater, erected by the emperors Vespasian and Titus, and intended for gladiator fights. However, even in a dilapidated state, this place is awe-inspiring.

Finding the Colosseum is not difficult: any guide to Rome will tell you how to get there.

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Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 1.
Working hours :

• from 9.00 to 19.00 - from April to early October)
• from 9.00 to 15.00 - from January to March).

Ticket price: 12 euros (if you are not a resident of the European Union). This is how much a general ticket costs, valid for two days, and allows you to visit not only the Colosseum, but also the Roman Forum and the Palatine.
Guided tour cost : 4.5 euros.

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The Trevi Fountain is a must have when visiting Rome

Rome is the city of fountains. But the most famous and largest of them is the Trevi Fountain. Almost every tourist who travels to the capital of Italy brings home a photograph taken against its background.

Aged in the Baroque style, this fountain is distinguished by the pomposity and majesty inherent in this direction. Masterfully executed figures of gods, tritons, pegasi and other representatives of ancient mythology look so grandiose and monumental that this place cannot be ignored.

Address: Piazza de Trevi.

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The Roman Forum is a magnet for tourists

Initially, the forum was a part of the city, located in a lowland between the hills and set aside for trade, but over time it turned into a place of more important from a social and political point of view. The ancient Romans came here to listen to rhetors, to be present during the consideration of criminal cases, executions, and the resolution of disputes. Over time, sanctuaries in honor of the ancient gods, arches and basilicas were built here, which eventually fell into disrepair and today are ruins.

Address: Via della Salaria Vecchia, 5/6.
Ticket price :

• adult ticket - 12 euros,
• children and preferential - 8 euros.

Working hours :

• in March from 8.30 to 17.00;
• from April to August - until 19.15;
• in October - until 18.30;
• from November to February - until 16.30.

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Villa Borghese - a green oasis in a vibrant city

In the 17th century, by order of Cardinal Borghese, in the northern part of the capital, on Pincho Hill, landscape park. The villa itself and many ancient statues were located in it, and a little later a lake was artificially created here. At the beginning of the 20th century, the territory of the park became the property of the city - since then this place has become one of the most visited places both by the residents of the capital and tourists. The park houses a number of museums, as well as a theater.

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How to get there : Climbing the steps of the Spanish Steps.
Address: Piazzale Flaminio.
Ticket price :

• Regular entrance ticket - 8.5 euros;
• for beneficiaries - 5.25 euros.

Working hours: from 9.00 to 19.00 every day except Monday.

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Galleria Borghese - an interesting place for art lovers

When visiting Villa Borghese, admirers of beauty usually go to the gallery located here - a building erected in the spirit of classicism, which contains paintings and sculptures of such great painters and sculptors as Claude Monet, Lorenzo Lotto, Van Gogh, Rubens, Titian, Luigi Valadier, Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini and many others.

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Working hours : from 9.00 to 19.00,
Ticket price: 13 euros.
Gallery Borghese website : www.galleriaborghese.it

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Spanish Steps - a sign of friendship between the Spanish and French peoples in Rome

Taking pictures at the majestic Spanish Steps is one of the top things to do on the bucket list of all tourists visiting Rome. At the foot of the stairs is the Plaza de España, and if you climb the steps to the very top, you can go to the Trinità dei Monti church.

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How to get there : get off at Spagna metro station.
Address: Piazza di Spagna

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Baths of Caracalla - a monument of architecture and "bathing art"

Baths occupied an important place in the ancient world. Citizens of Rome came here not only for swimming, but also to socialize and make business contacts. The Baths of Caracalla with their marble cladding, mosaics and niches were considered one of the most majestic buildings of this kind, therefore, even in antiquity, they were recognized as a miracle of the Eternal City.

Today, ruins remain from the baths. Since 1937, performances by opera singers, theatrical performances and concerts of contemporary world-famous performers have been held here.

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Working hours : from 9.00 to the end of daylight hours.
Address: Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 52.

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Piazza del Popolo - a place with a relaxed atmosphere

Translated from Italian, Piazza del Popolo means "People's Square". Despite the fact that until the 20s of the 19th century it acted as a place of public executions, today a festive atmosphere reigns here, setting you up for relaxation. Mass events are periodically held in Piazza del Popolo, there are always a lot of citizens and visitors here.

How to get there : You must get off at the Flaminio metro station.

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Fountain of the Four Rivers - a magnificent building of the architect Bernini

The second most famous fountain in Rome (after Trevi) is the Fountain of the Four Rivers, located in Piazza Navona. The sculptural group is represented by allegorical images of the four great rivers - the Danube, the Nile, the Ganges, La Plata, which are located at the foot of the obelisk in the Egyptian style.

The fountain is located almost in the very center of the capital, so it is convenient to get here from almost every corner of the city.

Address: Piazza Navona

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Capitoline Hill - the center of ancient and modern Rome

The Capitoline Hill is the flattest and lowest of the seven hills on which Rome was built. At its foot, the ruins of the insula Arakoeli have survived to this day - an apartment building from antiquity, which was built to rent out housing. The Capitol Hill is decorated with the works of the genius Michelangelo Buonarotti - the Senators' Palace reconstructed by him, the Cordonata stairs and a number of other buildings.

For free: inspection of the Capitol Hill itself.
Paid: Visit the objects placed on it.

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Capitoline Museums and their priceless collections

After walking along the Capitoline Hill, it is worth looking into the museums located on it - Palazzo Nuovo, Palazzo dei Conservatori, Centrale Montemartini. They exhibit masterpieces of world art - paintings by Rubens, Titian and other artists, famous antique statues, a collection of Greek ceramics and many other must-see exhibits.

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Address: Piazza del Campidoglio, 1.
Working hours :

• daily, except Monday - from 9.00 to 13.00,
• on Saturday and Tuesday there is an additional time for visits - from 17.00 to 20.00.

Ticket price :

• 6, 5 + 1.5 euros for visiting individual exhibitions;
• free for visitors under 18 and over 65.

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Trastevere: welcome to the oldest district of Rome

If you're looking for something to see in Rome other than its advertised "front cover" and want to visit some of the less hyped places, head to Trastevere. This area, located beyond the Tiber, is considered one of the oldest in the city. It was here, far from the central part of the capital, that emigrants and commoners settled in antiquity.

Intricate labyrinths of narrow streets, masonry pavements, small trattorias with ivy-covered walls - this is how Trastevere opens up to tourists who decide to visit it. There are also a number of famous attractions here, including the Basilica of San Crisogono, the church of the first Christians Santa Maria, the Basilica of St. Cecilia, the botanical garden.

How to get there : by tram number 8 or bus line "H". You need to get off at the Belli stop.

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