What are 5 "must sees" when visiting Rome?

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Fresh Prince

1. Colliseum - The massive structure could seat more than 50,000 (the 4th century figure of 87,000 is disputed), and the bloody gladiator combat and wild beast shows held there.

2. Pitch Three Coins into the Trevi Fountain - follow the Roman tradition of throwing a coin into the fountain to guarantee a return to the Eternal City.

3. The Roman Forum - The Roman Forum was the main marketplace and business center in ancient times, where you did your banking, trading, and shopping. Entering the forum is free, now as then. You won't want to do banking with anyone in the Forum now, however.

4. Spanish Steps - The Scalinata di Spagna, steps extending from Piazza di Spagna to Trinita dei Monti, were originally named after the Spanish Embassy adjacent. Ascend further from the top of the steps to get good views of Rome.

5. Partake of the Pantheon - Originally a pagan temple, converted into a church in 608AD, which saved the whole deal from being ravaged for building materials. You'll find it in Piazza della Rotonda, a favorite hang-out for young folks in the evening. It's the best-preserved monument of imperial Rome.

And If you are up to it:

6. The Vatican - admire the grandeur of the sistine chapel (at the very least) I didn't realize how large it is!!!

Though I can't think of 5 places, I can help out a little bit.

Rome is an absolutely beautiful city. Anywhere within a 5 block radius of the Collesium is very nice, the Vatican is always a popular place. Try taking a bus tour of sorts, you will be able to see a lot more than you would anyday on foot.

If you're going, have fun! I definately envy you!

eejonesaux

hi,, the Vatican,, the Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum, the forum,, the circus,, hard rock cafe.......

good luck

Ennala

Follow this tour:

1) Colosseum and Roman Forum: it's very nice to go along the same path that Roman Emperors walked after a victory (take a look at the triumphal arches)

2) Vittoriano, Altare della Patria and Piazza Venezia: very impressive!

3) Fontana di Trevi: remember to throw a coin in it!

4) Spanish Step

5) St. Peter - some curiosity about the square: its shape is an ellipse. Try to find the 2 focuses (I hope it's the right term in English) and stand upon it: they're the only 2 points of the square from which you can see that the rows of columns are perfectly in line!!! That's gorgeous!
Then you have to mount on the cupola of the church, from where you can see the whole city; and finally enter the church!

I would add one last thing: don't miss Piazza Navona and the "Four Rivers Fountain"

Joe Rockhead

Sistine Chapel
St. Peters
Pantheon
Colosseum
Spanish Steps
Fountain of Trevi

Bellina

Besides the usual stuff mentioned already -
Bocca Della Verita
Piazza Navona
and ask the natives about the key hole that you can look through and see St. Peters. not everyone knows about it and it is amazing

James M

Dont forget the tomb of the unknown soldier. You can see the colosseum and the vatican from the top of the memorial.

crude_oil

Luigi.

Choshy

Colosseo
altare della patria
musei vaticani
villa borghese
pantheon
...
but there's much more!

paris

Rome is a gorgeous city so, for me, it will be much easy to tell the 50 "must see" places. But, I suggest to do a tour with open bus, so you can see almost all the city and, after that you can choose what you liked more.

James F

Coliseum
Pantheon
Fontana di Trevi (Don't forget to throw a coin)
Piazza Colonna
The Vatican

captmhunt

Colosseum, St. Peters Bassillica (including the Vatican and the Sistine Chappel... the are all there together), The Castle Gandolfo or whatever that big castle just up the river from St. Peters is called., Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon... and many, many more.

When you get to Rome, stop and buy 10 picture postcards. This will show you what the most popular places to go to and see are, then use the postcards to know when you have found the places.

I would suggest you take one of the tour buses... you will see every place of interest then you can return later and visit them on your own time

goofnwfy

St Peters/Vatican
Roman Forum
Colliseum
Churches
Spanish steps

mac

the usual,when you go to the coliseum,and if you go by subway(easiest way to get around and very tourist friendly)you come out in front of the Colosseum,you will most likely be approached by some student guides,their cheaper than you think,but sometimes they rush you through,then go to the forum across the way,if you really want just join the tours that are all over,they wont notice,then theirs the Vatican,st peters square,the Spanish steps were OK a little over rated i thought,but alot of shops,go around sundown,then after the sunsets,walk over to the tribe fount ans,cool at night,another place i never hear anyone mention is if you have a three day or seven day rail pass,you can take the train to a city outside Rome,about30 min i think,it is called"OSTIA ANTICA",its really cool because you can walk and touch actual roman ruins and see bath houses,you can easily walk around for like 5 hours and still not see all,i recommend this...but i agree Rome is a beautiful city,so much to see so little time in witch to live

Depending on your budget I would recommend either of the following:

The Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour in Rome - inexpensive, will take you to all the best sites in Rome, and allows you to spend as much time at each as you'd like.

Private Car Tour - Contact Tourcrafters (www.tourcrafters.com) and, if you do, ask for Monika as your guide. She is fantastic.

Hope this helps.

Sarai F

i don't know i have never been there but io would go see my best italian friend Mia Marciona shes the best

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