Weekend in Rome: two unforgettable days in the Eternal City. Questions Itinerary for 2 weeks in Rome

We were in Rome for 2 days, so I want to give you some ideas about how to spend a weekend in the capital of Italy.

Day 1

So, first day. Where to start the inspection?

Of course, with Colosseum!

The structure, built over almost 2000 years, attracts millions of tourists every year.

If you take the metro to the Colosseum, something incredible awaits you - the ancient amphitheater is located right opposite the station exit. Coming out of the metro at the Colosseum station, you immediately run into... the Colosseum. From such a surprise you even get lost for a couple of seconds. I had a similar feeling when I got off the subway in London and ran into Big Ben.

The feeling experienced is extremely difficult to describe. Just imagine, all your life you have seen something only in pictures, and then suddenly before your eyes it appears in reality. That is, you don’t approach it from afar, slowly starting to recognize individual details, but simply raise your eyes and bam, here it is.

If you are planning to go inside, I advise buy tickets in advance— There are a lot of people who want to visit the Colosseum at any time of the year. And we admired all this beauty and moved on.

Having walked all the way around the Colosseum and taken several (several dozen?) photographs of the amphitheater and Arches of Constantine, we continued along Via dei Fori Imperiale, marveling at the ruins of Roman Forum, That forum Nerves, That Augusta Forum, That Forum of Trajan, That Yuri forum.

All these attractions are located on Palatine Hill- the oldest and most anciently inhabited of the seven hills of Rome.

According to legend, it was here that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a she-wolf and raised by Faustulus. Romulus founded the city here.

By the way, if you turn from Via dei Fori Imperiale onto Via di San Pietro in Carcere, you will come out exactly to the Capitoline Museum, at the entrance to which there is a bronze statue of that same Capitoline She-wolf;)

Let me break up the antiquity with a photograph of a happy self. Are you still following our route?;)

So slowly but surely you will reach Venice square and amazing monument to Victor Emmanuel II made of white marble.

Be sure to climb the steps to the very top, you won’t regret it.

The final point of our walk (almost 15 km per day) was an incredibly beautiful Trevi Fountain.
Just look at this beauty! Compared to many other attractions of Rome, Trevi is very young - it was only built in the 18th century.

There is a belief that the person who throws a coin at him will come to Rome again. Two coins - a love meeting. Three - wedding (marriage). Four coins - wealth. Five coins - separation. The amount of money that annually “caught” by public utilities, exceeds 1 million euros per year.

Day 2.

What trip to Rome is complete without visiting the Vatican? Did you know that it is quite possible to see the Pope?

On my first visit, I managed to attend a sermon by the Pope himself. Every Sunday, unless the affairs of the Catholic Church require the presence of the pontiff in any other place, the Pope addresses his weekly sermon to the faithful gathered on Piazza San Pietro in the Vatican.

You can also send yourself a postcard from the Vatican✉Or not to yourself :)

A short walk from the Vatican along Via della Conciliazione will take you right to Castle Sant'Angelo.

Is it worth paying 18 and a half euros for an entrance ticket and going inside the Castle? My answer: definitely worth it! Just look at the view of Rome from there!

Another tip: visit the castle at sunset. The city in the red rays of the setting sun and the majestic silhouette of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican will not leave anyone indifferent. It's just some kind of magic.

Do you remember when we were told at school that in ancient times cities were built on the banks of rivers? Thanks to our ancestors for the fact that now we can take such incredible pictures. You can’t imagine how many people want to take a photo St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican with Ponte Umberto I bridge. And you can't blame them for that. Look at the postcard look it turns out.

And you will get to the bridge straight from the Castel Sant'Angelo.

So, you went to the Vatican, climbed the tower of the Castel Sant'Angelo, took a great photo from the Ponte Umberto bridge - it's time to take a walk to Piazza Navona.

Gaius Julius Caesar began to build up the square. As a result, today you can see 2 churches, 3 fountains, an obelisk, 8 palaces and 2 museums :)

There is also a famous fountain of four rivers works by Bernini.

Overall, a 100% must-visit in Rome.

Do you have any ideas why in ancient times everything was so huge? Well, tell me, who needed such doors?

The photo shows the Roman Pantheon, built back in 126 AD. e. Oh yes, the second question: how could they build THIS at that time? I think I have too many questions about our story.

In general, you understand where to go after Piazza Navona;)

And if you have any strength left, take a walk to Spanish Steps🙂

Rome 🇮🇹 Wine tour in Frascati🍷

Just recently I told you about the wineries on, and now I’ll tell you, how can you go to a winery near Rome😏

If you are as restless and love to travel as we are, then you will even have time to visit one of the nearby wineries :)

Just half an hour by train from Rome there is a small, terribly cozy town of Frascati🤗It was formed in the crater of a volcano and is the property of the Vatican👆🏻It was invented there special type of wine- Frascati. The peculiarity of this variety is that the wine should be obtained in the most natural way - no watering, fertilizers, etc. Therefore, when there is a dry season in Frascati, winemakers have a hard time 🤦🏼‍♀️

How to organize such a trip? Easy 👌🏻 There are offers on airbnb, but we used the services @oldfrascati. Eventually for 55 euros per person we got a short tour of the city, transfer to a 16th-century winery, a tour of it and the wine cellars, tasting of 3 types of local wines with snacks in the form of real Italian pizza and, on top of that, lunch with wine😋

There were only 6 people in the group, including us.

Why I love Italy 🇮🇹

This is the end of my story about Italy💛 Well, where else can you eat amazing gelato with a view of more than 2000 years of antiquity?😏

Self-guided tours in Rome

If you want to not only see Rome, but also learn more about it without overpaying for guides, then pay attention to interactive excursions Surprise Me. The average cost is 1200 rubles per excursion (not per person). You don't need the Internet to take the tour, because... The built-in compass works. I talk in more detail about what Surprise Me self-guided tours are and how to use them.

“The Eternal City”, “The Mother of Cities”, “All Roads Lead to Rome”, “The City on Seven Hills” - this is what they all say about the capital of Italy, about one of the most amazing, ancient and beautiful cities in Europe.
Indeed, Rome is beautiful; this city has a lot of attractions that will captivate any tourist. The ancient Roman ruins delighted the famous English romantics - Byron, Keats and Shelley. And also many Russian outstanding cultural figures drew inspiration here: Gogol, Batyushkov, Pogodin, Herzen, Turgenev, Nekrasov, Tchaikovsky and many others. The great Russian masters were simply amazed by the grandeur and beauty of this city.

Tourists come to Rome to:

see the most famous architectural monuments,
visit the smallest state, the Vatican,
get to know the culture of this wonderful country,
taste local delights such as pasta, pizza, tiramisu and other Italian desserts.

It seems that two or three days is not enough for Rome. After all, this is a big city with many attractions, interesting places, and a special atmosphere. This is a city you want to return to again and again. But if you are limited in time, then this is not a reason to give up, because even in a couple of days in Rome you can see the main attractions.

Excursion program in Rome for 2 days

First day

So, the program was developed by employees.

On the first day, you should definitely see the hallmark of Rome - the Colosseum. To see the amphitheater from the inside, you just have to pay 12 euros and possibly stand in line. To avoid them, you need to choose a weekday, and on weekends there will definitely be queues.

While exploring the ancient ruins of the amphitheater, it is also worth looking at the balcony, which offers an amazing view of the city center and the Arc de Triomphe.

From Piazza Colosseum you can stroll along Via Fori Imperiali along the Roman Forum.

And it’s just a short walk to the monument to Vittorio Emmanuel II, which is also one of the symbols of the eternal city. A huge, majestic snow-white structure with figures attracts the eyes of hundreds and thousands of tourists. It is definitely worth seeing, and if you wish, you can visit the Risorgimento Museum inside the monument.

Another popular architectural monument is the Travi Fountain. This is truly a beautiful piece of art, perhaps one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. You can get to Piazza Travi from the monument to Vittorio Emmanuel II in 10-15 minutes by walking. To do this, you need to go straight in the direction of Corso and turn right; the small street Muratte will lead you straight to Travi Square. Here you can sit in local cafes, taste pasta or pizza, drink cappuccino and admire the wonderful fountain. And, of course, don’t forget to throw a coin into the fountain to return to Rome again.

Not far from the fountain is the Pantheon, which is called the “temple of all gods.” It is considered a masterpiece of domed architecture; the temple has no windows, only one hole in the dome. And this is not just like that, the fact is that one hole meant precisely the unity of all gods. The first Italian kings are buried inside the Pantheon; this is truly a very unusual place. The temple can be visited for free.

Second day

On your second day in Rome, the first thing you should do is head to the Vatican. A trip to Rome is an excellent opportunity to visit two states in one day, because the Vatican is the smallest state in the world.

The first thing you should do is visit St. Peter's Basilica. The facade of the cathedral is decorated with statues of saints, and inside there are tombstones and monuments to famous figures. You can also climb to the top of the cathedral's dome and get a bird's eye view of the Vatican and Rome.

One of the famous architectural monuments of the Vatican is the Sistine Chapel. Although the building looks quite modest from the outside, once inside, your heart skips a beat from the beauty you see; it’s especially worth noting the wall paintings.

And you can complete your walk through the dwarf state by visiting the Vatican Gardens, where you can admire fountains, labyrinths and arches buried in greenery. Not far away is the Tiber River, on the banks of which lies the Castel Sant'Angelo, and the river is crossed by the Bridge of Sant'Angelo. This is a very unusual place. Emperor Hadrian and his family, Marcus Aurelius, and Septimius Severus rest in the castle.

You can spend the evening in the Villa Borghese park on the Pincio hill.

Mini tours to Rome

Of course, you can plan a weekend in this wonderful city on your own. And you can completely rely on the professionals of Interlink. For more than 15 years we have been practicing small (both group and individual). Departures are possible every day from Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. The excursion program was developed by practicing experienced guides - with us you will be able to cover all the significant sights of the city and its surroundings.

Travel to Rome on your own

The capital of Italy has stood on its famous seven hills for about three thousand years. The city, nicknamed eternal even before our era, has seen a lot and can surprise many. You will not find such a mixture of different eras and styles anywhere else - in Rome, monuments of antiquity, early Christianity, the Middle Ages, Baroque and Renaissance have been preserved not only as individual objects, but also as entire ensembles. Therefore, a trip to Rome is a real journey into the past.

In this article we will tell you in detail how to plan a trip to Rome on your own.

We are travel experts and know how much time and effort goes into planning each trip. That's why we created a mobile application "Travel Planner and Travel Guide" for iPhone and Android. All attractions, guides and ready-made routes are part of our free mobile application. Offline maps and GPS are a bonus. So, let's go!

Here every street, every building breathes history. Unlike many European cities, Rome was virtually undamaged during the world wars of the 20th century and has retained its authentic architecture. Masterpieces of Italian painting and sculpture are also perfectly preserved: they are exhibited in many museums, churches and palaces.

In terms of the number of unique objects, no other capital in the world can compete with Rome. But this does not mean that the city is covered with the dust of centuries and lives only in the past. It has everything to enjoy life here and now: quiet picturesque parks and noisy modern streets, fashionable shops and magical antique shops, delicious food and excellent coffee, and most importantly - the special atmosphere of the city to which all roads lead.

How to get to Rome?

The easiest way to get to the capital of Italy from Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries is by plane. Many airlines offer flights with different prices and conditions. From Moscow and St. Petersburg, the most convenient way to buy air tickets is on a direct flight with Transaero, Aeroflot or Alitalia. In this case, the flight time will be no more than 5 hours. Direct flights from Kyiv are provided only by Ukraine International Airlines, with which you will arrive in Rome within 3 hours of flight.

Flights with transfers can be found with many other airlines, for example, Lufthansa, SwissAir, AirBerlin, Turkish Airlines, WizzAir, SAS, KLM, Brussels Airlines. If longer travel time is not critical for you, you can save a lot on a connecting flight.

To easily understand the intricacies of air ticket prices and choose the most convenient flight for yourself, Ever.Travel recommends using the Aviasales service. With its help you can quickly find the cheapest air tickets. Navigation of this site is extremely simple and clear: you can select departure dates and times, airlines, and transfer options. Aviasales contains offers from hundreds of airlines and air ticket sales agencies, so you can easily choose the right flight option. In the advice section from Ever.Travel, we talk in detail about how to buy cheap plane tickets using the Aviasales service.

Where to stay in Rome?

Rome is a fairly large city, so choosing a place to stay should be approached carefully. A hotel, apartment or hostel in the right area is a guarantee that you will have enough time for all the planned attractions, and the trip to them will not take several hours. Each district of the Eternal City is attractive in its own way. Therefore, it is worth spending a little time carefully choosing a place to stay, but then your vacation in Rome will be useful and enjoyable.

Map of Rome districts

Historical Center

Undoubtedly, here is the largest number of interesting places that every traveler wants to see, especially if he is in Rome for the first time. This is where Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps are located - the names alone excite the imagination!

All these objects are within walking distance of each other, so you don’t even have to worry about transport. In addition, you will find shopping areas with the most luxurious boutiques, as well as numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. There are always a lot of tourists here, and almost always quite noisy.

Prices for accommodation in the most modest hotel start from 120-130 euros per night. This is clearly not the most budget option, but living in the very center of the Eternal City is worth it!

Hotels in Trastavere are already cheaper, but finding a free room here is not so easy. The silence and comfort of this area is also appreciated because there are numerous authentic cafes, pizzerias and trattorias where the Romans themselves simply love to spend their evenings.

Visa to Italy

To get to Italy, residents of Russia and the CIS countries must apply for a Schengen visa. Usually it is issued for six months, during which you can stay in the territory of another state for up to 90 days. There is a possibility that the validity of the visa will be increased by up to a year upon re-applying, and even by 2-3 years if you already had a one-year visa before.

The standard period for obtaining a visa to Italy is 5 days, but during the tourist season this time can increase to one and a half weeks, so we recommend that you take care of completing all the necessary documents in advance.

Since information regarding prices, deadlines, documentary evidence and other conditions for issuing Schengen visas changes periodically, we advise you to check the current data on the official website of the Italy Visa Application Center in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Citizens of Ukraine can contact the Italy Visa Application Center corresponding to their region to clarify the nuances.

How to get from Rome airport to the city

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino Airport) located approximately 30 km from Rome. There are several ways to get from here to the city center:
Leonardo Express Train departs every half hour and goes non-stop to Termini Station, located in the center of Rome. Travel time is 30 minutes, ticket price is 14 euros.

Electric train- This is a cheaper but slower route since the trains make many stops. Ticket price is 5.5 euros, travel time is 45 minutes.

They run around the clock, but at long intervals (1-2 hours) municipal buses. A ticket can be bought from the driver, the cost is 4-5 euros one way, 7-8 euros two ways. Travel time is about an hour. In addition, there are a number of private companies that own Airbuses. For example, SITB BusShuttle, which you can use for 5-6 euros for one way travel.

Taxi waiting for passengers in a parking lot near the airport. The city authorities strongly recommend using only licensed official taxis: they are white, with a “TAXI” sign on the roof. A trip to Rome will cost about 60-70 euros.

Discount airlines fly to Ciampino Airport. It is even closer to the capital and is connected to it by train, bus, and metro lines. A taxi ride from here will cost 40-50 euros.

Car rental in Rome

Throw away all stereotypes and forget about group excursions - you can travel all over Italy on your own, not only Rome, just rent a car. Renting a car in Rome using the RentalCars service is a proven and reliable way to experience the most complete impressions of all Italian beauties. How many amazing places can be found both in provincial towns and in other cities - Florence, Milan, Venice... Don't forget that there are other countries within a few hours' drive: France, Switzerland, Austria, where you can make a motor rally, regardless of which -or schedules and conventions. Treat yourself to freedom of movement! Read more about the capabilities of RentalCars in our review.

Public transport in Rome

A universal travel ticket is valid for all types of public transport - metro, bus, tram and one trolleybus route. You can buy it at the box office at the entrance to the metro, at stops, at newspaper and tobacco kiosks. After 21:00, drivers also start selling tickets, but they are one and a half times more expensive.

Don't forget to validate your tickets in yellow composters! Please note that tickets in Rome are not valid for 24 hours from the moment of validation, but on calendar days until 23:59.

The most convenient way to travel around the city is considered to be a bus - with an extensive network of routes, including night routes, and short intervals. To get on the bus, you need to honk at the driver while standing at the bus stop, and to get off, press one of the buttons inside the bus. At the ATAS information point in front of Termini Station you can purchase a complete map of bus routes.

Tourist card ROMA PASS

Costs 34 euros and is valid for three days. Sold on the official website, at metro ticket offices (not at all stations), at tourist information points (Punti Informativi Turistici / PIT), in museums and archaeological sites. Allows:
free use of city public transport (except for routes to airports);

visit two historical places or museums of your choice free of charge and without a queue and receive discounts on tickets to the third and all subsequent ones;

additionally, visit a number of less popular museums for free;

and also receive a number of other advantages - for example, a separate turnstile at the entrance to the Colosseum. Included with the ROMA PASS is a detailed map of the city, a list of museums and places worth visiting.

Self-guided tours of Rome

The most budget-friendly way to get to know the city is to make your own walking plans. This is why we have developed a mobile application "Travel planner and guide" for iPhone And Android - ready-made routes and walks, hundreds of attractions, an offline map and GPS - everything you need to get to know a new city.

Ready-made routes and walks around Rome

In addition, you can travel to the main attractions of the city on excursion buses. Usually their tickets are valid for any number of trips within 24 or 48 hours. The cost of such a 48-hour pass is from 15 to 30 euros. There are also sightseeing trams and boats in Rome.

Mobile communications and Internet in Italy

The most popular operators are Vodafone, TIM and Wind. The cost of a SIM card is about 15-25 euros, most of which is deposited into the account. Tariffs are approximately the same, there are special offers for tourists. Inexpensive calls are offered by the PosteMobile network, which you can connect to at the post office. By law, you must present your passport when purchasing. It happens that SIM cards are not activated in Russian phones, in which case you can ask the seller for help.

Pay attention to the municipal project Digit Roma, which provides free Internet access for 4 hours a day through a network of hotspots. An Italian SIM card is required for registration.

Shopping in Rome

Shops in Rome are usually open from 9:00 to 19:00 or 19:30, with a break of 2-3 hours in the middle of the day (from about 13:00 to 16:00), Sunday is a day off.

Sales are held twice a year with discounts of up to 70%: winter in January-February and summer in July-August. It is believed that prices in Italy are among the lowest in Europe. Particularly profitable purchases can be made in outlets in Rome.

The most expensive stores are concentrated around Piazza di Spagna, more democratic - in the Via del Corso area. Another popular shopping street stretches from Termini Station - Via Nazionale. The Esquilino food market is famous for its delicious goods from all over the world. On weekends, flea markets open in different parts of the city.

Roman cuisine

The basis of Roman cuisine is simple and satisfying food for workers. The most famous example is pasta carbonara, always with a raw egg. Classic dishes: “Salti in bocca alla romana”- pieces of veal wrapped in Parma ham and stewed with sage in white wine and “Tripla alla romana”- stewed beef stomach with spices.

Only in Rome you can try it “Coda alla Vaccinara”(oxtail stew) and “Rigatoni alla Pajata”(paste with calf intestines). Those who are not ready to experiment can enjoy the exquisite taste of stewed artichokes (carciofi), as well as a variety of sweets, such as donuts with whipped cream (Maritozzo con la panna).

In restaurants, the bill often includes a service charge (servizio) - up to 15%. However, if you leave a few more euros on top, no one will be offended.

By the way, there are many drinking water fountains scattered throughout Rome. Feel free to drink it and take it with you in plastic bottles.

History of Rome

Rome was founded in 753 BC, and by the beginning of our era it became the capital of the Roman Empire, which captured almost all of Europe and the Mediterranean. In the 4th century AD. the city turned into the center of the Christian world, and its ruler, the Pope, became the most powerful man in Europe. In the 5th century, due to the invasion of barbarians, Rome fell into decline, but by the 9th century it had restored its reputation, becoming the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

The deeply religious Middle Ages left the city a legacy of a huge number of amazing churches and cathedrals. By the 15th century, Rome was embraced by the ideas of the Renaissance: the best artists of the time came here in search of inspiration and recognition. In 1870, it became the capital of the newly unified Italy and began active development and construction of new territories.

It is important to know:

Official language: Italian

City area: 1500 sq. km. Rome is located in the Lazio region, on the Tiber River. The main attractions are concentrated on the left bank. On the right, within the city, is the Vatican State.

Population: 2.8 million people, mostly Italians, Catholics.

Currency: Euro

Visa: Schengen, standard requirements. The cost of a tourist visa is 35 euros.

Time difference with Moscow:-2 hours in summer, -3 hours in winter

Climate: The best time to visit Rome is considered to be spring and autumn, when the weather is comfortable and warm. In summer it can be very hot here, up to +40°C. In July-August, local residents try to go on vacation; there are fewer people in the city and more closed cafes and shops. In winter, the temperature remains confidently above zero (+5-10°C), but rain can ruin your holiday.

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Routes around Rome: what to see in 1, 2 and 3 days on your own. Entrance fees, opening hours of attractions and how to get there.

The cradle of Christianity, the Eternal City - as enthusiastic tourists call the capital - Rome. It was here that people of art drew inspiration, the destinies of people and entire states were decided. This is one of the most visited cities in the world, where thousand-year-old structures are surprisingly combined with modern facilities.

You should not be under the illusion that you can see all the iconic places in Rome in a few days. A city with a centuries-old history, which survived the rise and fall of the greatest of empires, is so multifaceted that it is impossible to get acquainted with its sights in full in such a limited time. After just a few hours of walking around the city, tourists begin to feel dizzy from the abundance of impressions and excess information, however, they should not lose their heads - if time is running out, you should try to see at least the main cultural monuments. In this article we will outline a route around the Eternal City and tell you what to see in Rome on your own in 1, 2 and 3 days, as well as provide useful information - ticket prices, opening hours of cultural and architectural monuments, as well as how to get to them by public transport and on foot.

Walk around Rome in 1 day

So, it’s better to start from People’s Square Piazza del Popolo. You can get there by metro to the station of the same name or by tram number 2 to the Flaminio stop. The main decorations of the square are the Egyptian obelisk, the central fountain and two works by Cessarini - “Fountain of Neptune” and “Fountain of the Goddess of Rome”; next to the Gate is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo. The square is located at Pincio Hill, where the entrance to the Borghese Gardens is, and the famous Via del Corso goes south, along which you can go to Piazza Venezia.

Via del Corso- a wide and ancient street, which is very well known to shopaholics all over the world: elite boutiques, restaurants and hotels are located here. If you turn onto Via del Murate, you will find yourself at the most famous fountain in the city - Trevi.

In the center Trevi Fountain- sculpture of the sea god. The extraordinary popularity among tourists is indicated by the bottom of the fountain, completely strewn with coins. According to statistics, 1,500 euros worth of small items are taken out of Trevi every day. Opposite the fountain is a church San Marcello al Corso, decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs of Cavallini and Raja.

Returning to Via del Corso, you need to go straight to Venice square, where the Altar of the Fatherland and the famous Palace of Venice are located.

Palace of Venice, previously used by the Venetian embassy, was later chosen by Mussolini's government. It was from the balcony of this building that Mussolini spoke to the people. Nowadays the Palazzo Venezia Museum of Decorative Arts is open here, and the Cere Wax Museum is also located here. The museum is open from 8:30 to 19:30, entrance is 5 euros.

By the way, most of the city's museums are closed on Mondays, December 25 and January 1, but you can get into some - if you know when. When visiting museums and other attractions, it is better to use the Roma Pass card - this way you will save time and money.

Altar of the Fatherland built for the anniversary of the unification of Italy. The Altar offers a wonderful view of the city, for which you need to take the elevator (7 euros) to the observation deck and, after admiring the views to your heart’s content, go to Capitol Hill.

Michelangelo's staircase with antique sculptures of lions from the temple of the goddess Isis in Egypt and statues from the Pompeii theater attracts attention. In the center of the square is a copy of the statue of Marcus Aurelius. Now the Capitoline museums are open in three palaces, admission is 12 euros, from 8 to 20. The museum houses the original statue of the She-Wolf feeding Romulus and Remus. A copy of it is installed at the entrance to the building.

On the right there is an arch through which you can exit to Roman Forum. If you wish, having bought a ticket, here you can wander among the ruins of ancient temples and columns, or go to Via dei Fori Imperiali, leading to the Colosseum.

What else to see in Rome on your own in 1 day? Of course, the symbol of the Eternal City is the ancient amphitheater Coliseum, built from 70 to 82. n. e. for gladiatorial fights, included in the new seven Wonders of the World. Entrance costs 12 euros, visiting from 8:30 to 19:15 (summer), in winter until 16:30 or 17:30. In the evening, the Colosseum is illuminated and looks very unusual. Nearby is the Colosseo metro stop on Via dei Fori Imperiali, at which point the walk can be completed.

Hotels in Rome

Haven't found a suitable hotel yet? We advise you to do this in advance! To search for hotels at the best price and other parameters, we recommend using Roomguru.ru - this is a search engine that compares prices and allows you to find the best deal. If you start looking for accommodation in advance, then in the city center you can find good hostels at prices starting from 16 € per person, and rooms for two people in a three-star hotel - from 43 €, and excellent apartments - from 80 €. If you don’t have to stay in the very center, you can find cheaper accommodation.

2 days in Rome: what to see?

On the second day we continue the walk interrupted the day before with St. Peter's Square- it is convenient to get to it by metro, Ottaviano stop. Along Via Ottaviano, thousands of tourists and residents of the Eternal City rush to the square. There is a special crowd here on Sunday. In the center of the square is an Egyptian obelisk, erected during the time of Caligula, and a little further is St. Peter's Basilica, the central cathedral of the Vatican and the entire Roman Catholic Church.

Via della Conciliazione leads to Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II bridge, richly decorated with relief images and sculptures. The bridge was opened in 1911 in honor of the anniversary of the country's unification.

Further the route runs along the embankment to castle of St. Angelo, or the Mausoleum of Hadrian (Castel Sant "Angelo). There was a fortress, the residence of the Pope and a tomb. The dungeon and the first floor served as a prison. It was here that Giordano Bruno, Galileo and Count Cagliostro languished. Now in the castle is the Military History Museum, entrance - 8 .5 euros, open from 9 to 19:30. The beautiful Bridge of the Holy Angel (Eliev Bridge) with original statues runs from the castle.

From Lungotevere Castello you can reach the Palace of Justice in Piazza dei Tribunali. A luxurious palace, the creation of the architect Calderini, the facade is decorated with a bronze chariot, on the sides there are statues.

What else to see in Rome in 2 days? You can cross the river along the Umberto Bridge and stroll along the embankment, and then go a little deeper into the city and walk to the church San Giovanni dei Fiorentini on Via Giulia. The temple took almost 100 years to build. The main decoration of the temple is the altar by Borromini. By the way, this is the only church where cats and dogs are allowed.

From the church it is convenient to head along Via Corso Piazza Navona– a former market and place of city festivities. In the center there is the obelisk of Agonalis, crowned with a dove with an olive branch, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers. These are sculptural symbols of rivers from different parts of the world: the Danube, Ganges, Nile and La Plata. Two more fountains - Moor and Neptune - surrounded the square at the edges.

From Piazza Navona you can go to to the Pantheon in Piazza del Pantheon, a favorite place for musicians. The giant dome of the Pantheon with a hole in the center is impressive; at noon, sunlight penetrates the temple, standing as a huge luminous beam. Since 609, the ancient Pantheon became a Christian temple, which allowed it to survive to this day. Free admission.

Routes around Rome: what to see in 1, 2 and 3 days on your own. Entrance fees, opening hours of attractions and how to get there.

Walk around Rome in 1 day

Returning to Via del Corso, you need to go straight to Venice square, where the Altar of the Fatherland and the famous Palace of Venice are located.

Hotels in Rome