The Best Things
to Do in Rome, Italy

Piazza Navona
Rome, Italy

Piazza Navona was built in the 1st century AD. Venture to find the three fountains of Piazza Navona. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) was designed by Bernini in 1651 and is in the center of the square. The second fountain, Fontana del Moro is located in the southern corner of the square, and was initially called the “Seashell Fountain.” The third fountain in Piazza Navona, Fontana del Nettuno, or Fountain of Neptune features the sculpture of Neptune fighting with an octopus, and other sculptures, based on mythology.

Your Roman travel mandates a visit to Vatican City. "The Vatican, the Museum of Museums," houses vast collections of art and artifacts accumulated by the Popes over the centuries. Religious or not, the art alone warrants considerable time spent exploring the Vatican Museums. Home to Michelangelo’s famed Sistine Chapel, you’ll find master paintings and sculptures inside of the Apostolic Palace’s most extraordinary and artistically significant rooms. Nearby, the Saint Peter's Basilica, built over the tomb of the first Pope, Saint Peter, stands as the world’s largest church. At over 18,000 square yards, you’ll find an iconic courtyard outside and notable art from Bernini and Michelangelo inside. Bypass the lines and ascend the famous Bramante Staircase for amazing views of Rome. 

Top 10 Things to Do in Vatican City

Ancient Ruins at the Roman Forum
Rome, Italy

The Colosseum in Rome is a fascinating and iconic historical landmark that has captured the imagination of people around the world for centuries. It is the largest amphitheater ever built - holding up to 50,000 spectators, and was used for an assortment of events, including gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, mock sea battles, and public executions. The Colosseum is a remarkable testament to the ingenuity and engineering skill of the ancient Romans, as well as a powerful reminder of the sometimes brutal realities of life in ancient times.

Not to Miss at the Colosseum

A burial place for Rome’s former kings and key artists, this is regarded as the world’s only architecturally perfect building. Don’t stop at admiring the outside though- step inside and look up! When you do, you’ll find that the interior dome is open sky, inviting the outdoors in. While there, be sure to check out Giolatti, famed for gelato in every shade of the rainbow and in business since 1900!

The Spanish Steps
Rome, Italy

Though their somewhat misleading name may lead you to assume otherwise, the Spanish Steps were not made by the Spanish. The ‘Spanish’ part of the name refers to the Spanish Embassy, which was once located in the piazza at the base of the monument. Standing at the top of 138 Spanish Steps is the 16th-century Trinità dei Monti church. At the base lies the Fontana della Barcaccia, featuring a half-shrunk stone ship sculpted by Pietro Bernini, the father of the Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck made the steps an even more must-see sight for Americans after the monument was a co-star in Roman Holiday.