Spanish Steps

Trevi Fountain

Another of Rome’s famous monuments, known across the globe. Legend says that by throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain you are sure to return to Rome.

Via dei Condotti

The main fashion street in Rome, it is full of boutiques from the best names in high fashion as well as the Caffe Greco coffee shops.

The Palazzo del Quirinale

An imposing building of the 17th century, it was the pontiff's residence until 1870, even though they rarely took up residence. It is now home to the President of the Italian Republic.

Church of San Lorenzo in Lucina

Built in the 11th century on the remains of a Roman house, it is possible to visit the ruins in the foundations of the church.

Piazza Colonna

In the center of the square near the Palazzo Chigi, sits the Marcus Aurelius column, built to honor the Emperor's victories.

Museum and Galleria Borghese

Found inside the Villa Borghese, the gallery is unique due to the sheer volume of works by Bernini and Caravaggio.

Church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale

The round church designed by Berini is found in front of the Palazzo.

Rome Museum of Contemporary Art

The building, situated in Via Nizza, owes its current appearance to French architect Odile Decq.

Church of Saint Charles at the Four Fountains

This small church was built during the baroque period, and designed by Borromini. Known also as San Carlino due to its small size.

Palazzo Barberini Nat Gallery Of Ancient Art

A jewel of baroque architecture, it was designed by Maderno, Bernini and Borromini. Inside is an important art collection with works by Caravaggio, El Greco, Tiziano and Raffaele.

Basilica of Santissimi Apostoli

Destroyed in the earthquake of 1348, it was the only church not to have been built on top of Roman ruins. It was restored in the 15th century by order of then Pope Martino V.

Capucin Cementery

It's a very evocative location, situated on Via Veneto. The bones of 4000 Capuchin monks are held in the cryptoporticus adjacent to the church.

Palazzo Colonna

Piazza Barberini

The square marks the meeting point of Via Veneto and Via del Tritone. At its center stands the Tritone Fountain, designed and sculpted by Bernini.

Via Vittorio Veneto

One of the most famous streets in Rome, it was at the heart of the "dolce vita" during the 1960s when stars of the International Cinema scene were often found socializing in the city.

Villa Medici

The French took control of this building in 1803 when Napoleon moved in and transferred the French Academy to Rome.

Wax Museum

Wax statues telling both International and Italian history can be found in the Wax museum near Piazza Venezia.

Villa Borghese

Property of the Borghese Family up until 1901, it houses many culturally interesting buildings, such as the casina dell'orologio (little house of clocks) and the orangery.

Augustus' Mausoleum

Augusto had this mausoleum built near the Acra Pacis.

House of Giorgio de Chirico

Looking onto Piazza di Spagna, artist Giorgio de Chirico's house became a museum in 1998 and holds many of the artist's work.

Keats-Shelly House

Dedicated to the English romantic poets, it was in this house that Keats died in 1821.

Via del Corso

Goethe's House

It was in this house that Goethe lived while touring Italy, as told in his writings. The museum houses some of his works.

Palazzo di Montecitorio

Home to the Italian Parliament, it was used for papal trails until 1870. It was designed by Bernini.

Pincio garden

A large park which overlooks the Piazza del Popolo, it was home to many of the grand villas of ancient Rome. Canova and Valadier collaborated on creating its current look.

Spanish Steps

The most famous square in Rome owns its name to the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Spanish Embassy at the Holy See.

The Ara Pacis Augustea

Commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian in 9 BC, Acra Pacis is an altar dedicated to peace. In recent years it has been at the center of numerous controversies due to the modern structure, designed by architect Meier.