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St. Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura)
Ranked #1 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals

Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls   (San Giovanni in Laterano)  Piazzale di San Paolo, 1    Transport:  Metro: Line B (Get off at Basilica San Paolo)  Bus: 23... more »

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Ranked #2 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his... more » Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew. « less
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Ranked #3 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Museums; Historic Sites
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Ranked #4 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals

Basilica of St. John Lateran   (San Giovanni in Laterano)  Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4  Transport:  Metro: San Giovanni  Bus: 4, 16, 30, 85, 87, or 174    Hours:  Open... more »

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Ranked #5 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #6 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Speciality Museums; Art Museums
Built onto the ruins of the Domitian theater, this splendid palazzo houses beautiful mosaics and Roman statuary.
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Ranked #7 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins; Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with... more » Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the earliest Christian times. « less
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Ranked #8 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Tours
Owner description: Elizabeth MInchilli in Rome offers intensely delicious food packed tours and culinary itineraries of Rome. Join professional... more » Owner description: Elizabeth MInchilli in Rome offers intensely delicious food packed tours and culinary itineraries of Rome. Join professional food write Elizabeth Minchilli on a day long exploration of markets, food stores, wine bars, ice cream shops, chocolate makers and pizzerias. If you are coming to Rome and don’t know where to eat, let Elizabeth prepare a personalized culinary itinerary for you, picking out restaurants, bars, coffee stops and snacks for you during your stay. Make every bite count! « less
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Ranked #9 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins
Owner description: Dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and featuring an interior of gorgeous marble, the Pantheon is one of the most... more » Owner description: Dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and featuring an interior of gorgeous marble, the Pantheon is one of the most impressive monuments of Augustan Rome. « less
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Ranked #10 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Colosseum
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Ranked #11 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites

The Colosseum, also called the Flavian Ampitheater, is one of the great works of Roman engineering. In the 1st century AD, when it was built, it was the site of gladiator fights... more »

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Ranked #12 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Art Museums

Borghese Museum  Piazzale del Museo Borghese 5  Tel. +39 06 8413979  Ticket reservation needed: Tel. +39 06 32810. See web page below for online booking.   Web... more »

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Ranked #13 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals

Basilica of St. Mary Major  Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore   Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 42  Transport:  Metro Line B – Cavour.  Hours:  Open daily from 7:00 to 18:45h. Free... more »

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Ranked #14 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Churches/ Cathedrals

Literally less than a block away from the Pantheon, behind it sits the only Gothic church in all of Rome, the Santa Maria Sopra Minerva .  It houses Michelango's Christ the... more »

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Ranked #15 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #16 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Art Museums; History Museums; Architectural Buildings

Galleria Doria Pamphilj   Via del Corso, 305 Tel: +39 06 679 7323  Web:   http://www.doriap... Galleria Doria Pamphilj     Hours:  Monday to Sunday: 10 to 17h. Transport:  Metro... more »

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Ranked #17 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #18 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #19 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.
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Ranked #20 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Historic Sites; Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #21 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Fountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will... more » Owner description: Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome. « less
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Ranked #22 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Parks; Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Art Museums
Owner description: Famous villa constructed at the beginning of the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul... more » Owner description: Famous villa constructed at the beginning of the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, which is surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful public parks in Rome. « less
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Ranked #23 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #24 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Fountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Pope Innocenzo X commissioned Gianlorenzo Bernini in 1651 to create this monumental fountain, which would adorn the piazza... more » Owner description: Pope Innocenzo X commissioned Gianlorenzo Bernini in 1651 to create this monumental fountain, which would adorn the piazza in front of the family palace. « less
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Ranked #25 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Cemeteries
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Ranked #26 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: Spectacular church full of breathtaking statues and paintings. Located near the Termini station in Rome, this church is... more » Owner description: Spectacular church full of breathtaking statues and paintings. Located near the Termini station in Rome, this church is guaranteed to leave you gasping in admiration. « less
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Ranked #27 of 534 attractions in Rome
Owner description: An historic tram ride through the eternal city, with wonderful appetizers and wine.A spectacular band plays an energetic mix... more » Owner description: An historic tram ride through the eternal city, with wonderful appetizers and wine.A spectacular band plays an energetic mix of British and American rock/pop (eg The Stones), Italian American crooners (eg Sinatra) & Italian legends (eg Battisti)The ride goes for 90 minutes and takes you by some of the world’s most famous monuments, including a stop to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Colosseo. « less
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Ranked #28 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: Museum displaying marble sculptures set among the machinery of an old power plant, which results in some pretty unique... more » Owner description: Museum displaying marble sculptures set among the machinery of an old power plant, which results in some pretty unique exhibits such as its famous "Venus in the Boiler Room." « less
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Ranked #29 of 534 attractions in Rome
Category: Tours
Owner description: I am a private freelance Tourist Guide of Rome and the Vatican, fully qualified and licensed by the Provincia di Roma. My... more » Owner description: I am a private freelance Tourist Guide of Rome and the Vatican, fully qualified and licensed by the Provincia di Roma. My tours will unlock the mysteries of Ancient Rome and reveal the beauty and symbolism of the renaissance art of Michelangelo and Raphael. Don't follow the herd .... take a personalised tour with me. « less
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Ranked #30 of 534 attractions in Rome
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