What to see in Coliseum district
The Colosseum: the embodiment of a glorious empire
Once the venue for gladiatorial fights and entertainment, the Colosseum is the most impressive building left standing from Ancient Rome. Don’t leave the city without visiting
The Roman Forum: the political heart of the Roman Empire
The Roman Forum was the centre of political and economic life in the Roman Empire. Now a popular tourist site, it invites those who visit to journey back in time.
The Domus Aurea: the Golden House of Nero
After the Great Fire of Rome, the Roman Emperor Nero ordered the construction of an ostentatious palatial complex, a relic of his megalomaniac eccentricities – Domus Aurea.
The Circus Maximus in Rome: the largest sports stadium in history
There is very little left of what was once the largest sports stadium in history. Even so, it is well worth visiting the Circus Maximus and getting to know a little bit more about its history.
Eating out in Rome: beyond pasta and pizza
Rome’s thriving restaurant scene covers all manners of Italian cuisine. It runs the gamut from old-school Roman trattorias and osterias to hole-in-the-wall pizzerias and trendy restaurants. If you need a break from Italian cuisine (but who would?), there is also some great eateries where you can enjoy international cuisine.
Palatine Hill: home of emperors
Palatine Hill was where Romulus founded the Italian capital in Roman mythology. The emperors of the Roman Empire made it their home. Discover its history and legends.
Bocca della Verità: the mask that reveals the truth
The giant marble disc of Bocca della Verità, the Mouth of the Truth, is one of the most popular attractions in Rome. Legend has it that if you put your hand in the mouth and tell a lie, the Bocca will slam shut and you’d lose your hand. Would you be willing to test the veracity of the legend with your own hand?
The Capitoline Museums: remembering Rome
This is the oldest public museum in the world. Get first-hand knowledge of the history of Rome by visiting the archaeological remains stored inside
The Arch of Constantine: sculptural artistry
The Arch of Constantine is the last great monument of Imperial Rome, rising high beside the illustrious Colosseum, and one of the most iconic landmarks of Rome
The Basilica of St. Mary Major: the ‘Spanish’ church in Rome
The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four largest Catholic Church basilicas and it is the most important temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the world.