Visit Rome

From here, we have a great view of the Palace of the Supreme Court of Cassation. It is the seat of Italy's highest court, a legacy of the French Revolution, whose ideas were brought to Italy during Napoleon's conquests. Read more

Just look at this view! We're on the Ponte Sant'Angelo with its stunning line-up of statues and the castle of the same name in the background! This bridge is yet another iconic landmark of Rome and a famous pilgrimage site. Read more

The majestic Castel Sant'Angelo before you has served as a tomb, fortress, papal palace, prison and museum. Built under the reign of Emperor Hadrian around 135 AD, it was originally an imperial mausoleum. Read more

We're now walking down the famous Via della Conciliazione, the Conciliation Street. This wide, straight road connects the Castel Sant'Angelo to St Peter's Square. Read more

It's finally here, the moment you've been waiting for – welcome to St Peter's Square in Vatican City. This is where the Pope holds all major religious gatherings and celebrations. Read more

Where do I begin to tell you about St Peter's Basilica? You're looking at the most important building in the history of Christianity, which also happens to be the biggest church in the world. Read more

Now's a good time to visit the Vatican. The 11 Vatican Museums are among the very best in the world. They'll have you craning your neck for a peek at the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo Read more

Walking along the moat around the Castel Sant'Angelo, you’ll notice how it's built inside a fortress. Read more

Welcome to Cavour Square, just behind the magnificent building housing Rome's Supreme Court. The monument in the center is a tribute to Count Cavour, also known as the Father of the Fatherland, alongside Victor Emmanuel II, Garibaldi and Mazzini. Read more

On your right is the Mausoleum of Augustus. It's one of the most important monuments of Roman Antiquity; you can find out more about that time period in our first tour. It was built at the behest of Augustus, the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first Roman emperor, to serve as a tomb for the imperial family. Read more

You're now walking up the Via di Ripetta, a historic street of ancient Rome, dating back to the 1st century BC. Today, it's an integral part of the so-called Tridente of Campo Marzio, that is, three straight roads in the shape of a trident, leading to the Piazza del Popolo. Read more

We're now at one of Rome's most popular squares: the Piazza del Popolo, that is, the People's Square. Yet the name actually comes from the poplar trees all around it. Read more

We're now on the Terrazza del Pincio, right atop the hill of the same name. From here, you have a spectacular view of the Piazza del Popolo. If you continue uphill, you'll soon find yourself in Rome's largest public park, that of the Villa Borghese. Read more

You're now before the entrance to the French Academy in Rome. It was founded in 1666 by Louis XIV, and has been housed in the Villa Medici since 1803. The academy supports artists and researchers, and it's also responsible for the upkeep of the villa and its gardens. Read more

We've made it to the top of the Spanish Steps! This huge Baroque staircase is a popular hangout spot for locals, offering great views of the square below. You can take a break here and watch the world go by from one of the 136 steps. Read more

We've made a slight detour here to show you the striking Palazzo Zuccari. Let's face it, it's not every day you get to see a building entrance shaped like a wide-open mouth of a monster. Read more

Back in 1620, the Piazza di Spagna was a Spanish foothold housing the country's Embassy to the Holy See. The whole square was under Spanish rule, and the Spaniards had their own administration and troops stationed there. Read more

You're now on the famous Via del Corso, linking Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia. It's popular for its six-kilometer stretch of shops, and follows the route of the Via Flaminia, one of the most important Roman thoroughfares of Antiquity. Read more

Rome counts over 400 fountains, but, of course, the Trevi Fountain is the real star of the show! With dimensions like that, it's no wonder you're impressed! Measuring 20 meters wide and 26 meters high, it's Rome's biggest fountain, tucked away in the back alleys behind the Palazzo Poli. Read more

You're standing before a legendary landmark, a temple to all gods – introducing the famous Pantheon of Rome. This exceptional building was constructed in 27 BC, under the reign of Augustus. It was built by General Agrippa, a friend of Augustus who oversaw various urban planning projects at the behest of the emperor. Read more

Check out this quirky sculpture in the Piazza della Minerva. It's known as the "Pulcino della Minerva," that is "Minerva's Chick." It shows a little elephant carrying an Egyptian obelisk on its back, and it stands right in front of the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. The inscription in Latin reads : “It takes a robust mind to carry solid wisdom.” Read more