The most important sights of Rome

If you go to Rome, you will not have a problem due to lack of options to spend time with benefit: there are so many churches, archeological sites, squares and paintings that there is not enough life to see everything. Do not try to see all the sights in one day: in Rome, the pace of life is rather leisurely. To enjoy it, you should take the time to just sit in a cafe. Nevertheless, here is a list of places that tourists should visit first.

Borghese Gallery

This is one of the best collections of art in the world, compiled by Cardinal Borghese. In the collection there are canvases of Titian, Caravaggio, as well as sculptures by Bernini. The Cardinal was engaged in drawing up the exposition in the seventeenth century, but his followers continued to work, although there were erroneous decisions on their way, for example, when Napoleon was allowed to take more than a hundred statues. Nevertheless, the gallery still deserves attention. You can visit it with a guide at three or four in the afternoon. The villa itself, where the museum is located, is also worthy of attention. Remember that the visit should be notified in advance.

Coliseum

Half circus, half sports arena - the most famous landmark of Rome, too, deserves your attention. Recently, tourists can visit and underground passages, through which gladiators and wild animals entered the arena. A massive structure was built two thousand years ago and accommodated more than fifty thousand spectators. The last time the show was here in 523, by that time the population of animals in northern Africa had greatly decreased. In the arena, people died too: those sentenced to death were simply released without arms to wild predators. If you go to the tourist season, buy tickets in advance via the Internet.

Domus Romane

Behind the offices of the Roman authorities is an amazing structure that will conquer all those who were disappointed by the ruins. This is a newly discovered house of a well-to-do Roman, which strikes with its scope. Thanks to the computer graphics, the rooms are transformed into an interesting space, allowing to imagine in detail various historical moments. Excursions last seventy-five minutes, it is worth to book a ticket in advance, especially on weekends.

Doria Pamphili Gallery

The collection of art of the aristocratic family of Pamphili is simply amazing, like the palace in which it is represented. Among the exhibits there is a portrait of Velasquez, depicting one of the representatives of the family Pamphili, Pope Innocent Tenth. There are works of Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, Bernini, Brueghel the elder and Hans Memling in the collection. The ticket price includes an audio guide.

Modern Art Museum

This is an unusual building, where the collections of works of contemporary art are exhibited. There is also a permanent exposition, various events are regularly held. You can simply spend some time here over a cup of cappuccino, because behind the museum there is also one of the best cafes with ice cream in Rome.

Museums of the Vatican

On the way to the Sistine Chapel, you will see many amazing works: impressive classical statues, murals, paintings. However, the masterpiece of Michelangelo really deserves attention, although enjoy it and prevent a crowd of people. Remember that the Vatican Museums have a dress code - no bare shoulders, stomachs, too open legs. Plan a visit in advance by booking a ticket, or get ready for a long queue.

Appian Way and Catacombs

The road that was established three hundred years before the beginning of the war for the movement of troops and goods was also a favorite direction for the creation of catacombs. You can see several impressive mausoleums, for example, the circular tomb of Cecilia Metella, as well as the mausoleum of Romulus, which was opened in 2014 after twenty years of restoration. There are also Christian catacombs, where believers were hiding from the control of a pagan government.

Altar of the World

In the thirteenth year BC, Emperor Augustus achieved peace in the empire, and in honor of this was created this impressive monument. It is an altar of four marble walls, covered with magnificent carvings, glorifying the emperor, his family, peace and prosperity of the empire. Now the altar is located in the museum. Not far from it is the San Rocco church, distinguished by its magnificent Baroque interior. If you decide to visit the altar, you can see a historical diorama dedicated to its history.

The terms of Caracalla

This is a huge bath complex, which worked until the sixth century AD. Here could be placed one and a half thousand people, for them were organized two swimming pools and steam rooms with different temperatures, as well as a library, shops and gardens. Even now, these ruins are impressive, although the decoration was in the museums of the Vatican and Naples. In summer, outdoor activities are held here.

Capitoline Museums

These museums were open to the public in 1734. They represent the papal collections, which were compiled for several centuries. You will see both modern and ancient works, including a bronze statue of a she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus, statues of Bernini, paintings by Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Titian and others, as well as the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (on the square in front of the museum its copy is located).

Centrum Montemartini

This is a museum located in the building of a power plant - turbines and boilers serve as a dramatic backdrop for interesting exhibits. You are waiting for impressive statues of ancient times. Visit Centrum Montemartini can be on a complex ticket from the Capitoline Museums.

Creta Balbi

This is an interesting archeological site, the work on which began in the eighties of last century. The small museum is very impressive: you can get acquainted with the history of Roman life in vertical. You are waiting for thoughtful exhibits with interactive graphics.

Museum and Capuchin Crypt

This museum was opened not so long ago. It shows the lashes with which the monks tortured themselves, the artifacts collected by the missionaries, the exhibits associated with the saints and heroes. In addition, the crypt contains the remains of monks. Bones are arranged in fancy decorations.

Ostia Antica

You do not have to go to Pompeii, you can see the ancient city and not far from Rome. Ostia Antica is a perfectly preserved port that is several thousand years old. You can walk along the main street and admire the frescoes.

Palazzo Altemps

Influential inhabitants of Rome in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries actively collected statues, and now many antique works are collected in this gallery. You will be amazed by these amazing figures.

Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

In this palace there used to be a school for the Jesuits. Now there is one of the best collections of classical art. Among the exhibits and the rarest Roman mummy - much more often Egyptian.

Roman forum

Come here with a plan that will help you imagine how it all looked before. Palatine Hill was the central area where emperors and leading politicians lived. This is the heart of Rome, a place where, according to legend, the city was founded.

Villa Farnesina

This is a picturesque villa located on the banks of the Tiber. The rooms are filled with works of art and decorated with frescoes by Raphael and his students.

Villa Julia

This is a museum where the traces of the Etruscan culture preserved, which were almost destroyed by the Romans. You are waiting for amazing statues, unusual sarcophagi and a beautiful inner garden.