A CITY. MORE THAN ONE STORY.
Rome,
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The first time. The side street. Your everyday corner. A little curiosity is all you need to find your Rome.
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Dashed lines show the order of stops, not a walkable route. Use directions to plan each leg.
The Flavian Amphitheatre tells the story of ancient Roman spectacles through its arches, arena and underground spaces. Its exterior makes the layered structure easy to read.
Check official tickets, entrances and included areas before visiting. Arena and underground access depend on the ticket selected; they are not included in every admission.
Temples, basilicas and arches reveal the centre of Roman public life. The adjoining Palatine Hill preserves traces of imperial residences.
Choose an entrance and check your ticket conditions in advance. Follow signs inside the site: guide markers do not identify authorised entrances.
The dome and oculus make light the focal point of this Roman building, later converted into a Christian basilica. Pause to take in the circular interior.
Check current admission arrangements and the service calendar. This is a place of worship, so plan your visit around religious activities.
Hadrian’s mausoleum became a fortress, papal residence and museum over the centuries. Its layers tell a long story of adaptation.
Check the museum for tickets and available routes. The Passetto di Borgo has separate visiting arrangements; castle admission does not guarantee access.
The altar celebrating Augustus’s peace meets Richard Meier’s contemporary architecture. Look for figures, plants and processional details in its reliefs.
Check museum notices and which exhibitions your ticket includes. Museum admission is separate from walking along the Tiber outside.
Water and sculpture form a monumental scene against Palazzo Poli. Oceanus stands at its centre, surrounded by sea horses, tritons and rockwork.
Access to the area closest to the fountain is regulated. Check the official site for conditions, any tickets and exemptions; maintenance may affect access.
This Baroque square preserves the shape of Domitian’s stadium. The Four Rivers Fountain and Sant’Agnese in Agone form its theatrical centre.
Explore the square on foot; the church, museums and underground remains have separate entrances. Check their official pages before entering.
The Barcaccia fountain and steps to Trinità dei Monti connect water, square and hillside. They offer a starting point for exploring the Tridente.
Follow signs in the square and keep passageways clear. To avoid steps, stay in the lower square and plan an alternative route.
Paths, gardens, fountains and museums make this park a green pause in central Rome. Choose one area and slow down rather than trying to cover it all.
The marker is a reference point in the park, not the Borghese Gallery entrance. Check museum admission and reservations separately.
The collection begun by Scipione Borghese brings together paintings and sculpture, including Bernini, Caravaggio and Canova. Notice how the marble changes as you walk around each figure.
Consult the official calendar and arrange your reservation before arriving. Access to the surrounding park is separate from gallery admission.
Across Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, sculpture and paintings tell Rome’s story. The collection includes the Capitoline Wolf and Marcus Aurelius’s equestrian statue.
Check tickets, exhibitions and museum notices. Focus on the collections that interest you and consult the museum site for accessible routes.
The basilica houses Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s baldachin. The square and colonnade introduce its monumental scale.
Check official admission arrangements, services and visiting conditions. The basilica, dome and Vatican Museums are separate experiences to plan individually.
Lanes, workshops and squares reveal the district across the Tiber. Around Santa Maria in Trastevere, everyday life meets major monuments.
The marker identifies Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere as a neighbourhood reference point. Check venues directly for prices and availability, and respect residents’ peace.
Galleries, wine bars and streets beside the ancient forums make Monti a neighbourhood to explore slowly. Piazza della Madonna dei Monti is a meeting place.
The marker identifies Piazza della Madonna dei Monti. Explore the neighbourhood at your own pace; check churches, museums and archaeological sites separately.
Monte dei Cocci recalls the neighbourhood’s trading history, while squares and trattorias reveal everyday Rome. Industrial heritage is also part of the surrounding area.
The map reference is Piazza Testaccio. The market, Monte dei Cocci and exhibition spaces are separate places; check the address and access arrangements for your chosen stop.
Small Parco Savello on the Aventine opens onto a view towards the Tiber and St Peter’s. Medieval walls and a central path frame the panorama.
Check park hours before climbing the hill. Allow for the Aventine’s slope; the nearby Priory of Malta is not part of the garden visit.
The hilltop walk combines views over the historic centre with memorials to the Roman Republic. It offers a way to read the city from above.
The marker is on Via Garibaldi: follow public paths towards the viewpoints. Allow for the climb and plan your return before dark.
Two churches above Roman structures reveal the city’s layers. The upper basilica’s mosaic contrasts with the older spaces below.
Church and excavations have separate visiting arrangements: consult the official source before setting out. Also check accessibility of the underground levels.
Ancient sculpture and large machinery share the former power station on Via Ostiense. The museum brings classical archaeology and industrial heritage together.
Check museum hours, tickets and notices. This is a separate stop from Testaccio, so plan the transfer before adding it to your day.
Around Piazza Mincio, Gino Coppedè combined styles and decoration in a striking group of buildings. Look for the Fountain of the Frogs and façade details.
View the buildings from public spaces; many are homes. Do not enter private courtyards, and treat this as an outdoor architectural walk.
Aqueduct arches cross open countryside in south-eastern Rome. Part of the Appia Antica park, the area reveals the city’s ancient water network.
Choose a walk suited to the weather and daylight, and carry water. Use the paths, check park notices and do not climb archaeological remains.
This park on Via Nomentana brings together buildings from different periods and styles. The Casina delle Civette celebrates decorative design and stained glass.
The park and museums have separate admission arrangements. Check Villa Torlonia’s notices and choose which interiors to visit in advance.
In the Almone valley, meadows and archaeological remains meet an agricultural landscape. This is a green gateway to the Appia Antica Regional Park.
The reference point is the Via Latina entrance. Check park paths and notices, consider ground conditions after rain, and do not enter caves or buildings without authorised access.
Ponte Fabricio and Ponte Cestio connect the island to the two banks of the Tiber. Its history is tied to healing, from Asclepius’s cult to hospitals.
Use public paths and keep hospital entrances clear. The lower riverbanks are separate from the island walk; respect closures and warning signs.
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OPEN NOTEBOOK
A guide with its sources.
Editorial information checked on . Opening times, tickets and access rules can change: follow the official links before visiting. Map positions are orientation points, not guaranteed accessible entrances.
Read the official sources (28)
- ColosseoRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Foro Romano e PalatinoRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- PantheonRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Castel Sant’AngeloRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Museo dell’Ara PacisRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Fontana di TreviRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Piazza NavonaRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Piazza di SpagnaRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Villa BorgheseRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Galleria BorgheseRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Musei CapitoliniRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Basilica di San PietroRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- TrastevereRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Rione MontiRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- TestaccioRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Giardino degli AranciRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- GianicoloRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Basilica di San ClementeRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Centrale MontemartiniRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Quartiere CoppedèRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Parco degli AcquedottiRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Villa TorloniaRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Parco della CaffarellaRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Isola TiberinaRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Piazza di Santa Maria in TrastevereRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Piazza della Madonna dei MontiRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Piazza TestaccioRoma Capitale — Turismo Roma · 2026-10-06
- Biglietti e abbonamentiATAC · 2026-10-06