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#21 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Monument; Religious site; Town center/square/plaza; Ancient ruins
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- Nov 7, 2009 "So well preserved and a nice square :)"
- Oct 23, 2009 "totally amazing"
- Oct 20, 2009 "A Great Symbol of Rome"
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#24 of 548 attractions in Rome
Advice to anyone about to take a trip is don't expect to remember all that you see in the Museums. Like many, you will get brain ache after being overloaded with so much visual stimulus and begin to...
Attraction type: Museum; Landmark/point of interest; Religious site; History museum; Art museum
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- Nov 7, 2009 "Worth the time"
- Oct 10, 2009 "Maxima tours with Joann is the way to see the Vatican"
- Sep 30, 2009 "Wow, A must see!"
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#25 of 548 attractions in Rome
The Vatican is home of ‘The Holy See’ and residence of the Pope. This spectacular enclave within Rome is both a city and a state, which welcomes travellers on pilgrimage to the spiritual centre of the
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- Nov 7, 2009 "Don't miss it !!! with a guide :P"
- Oct 29, 2009 "Amazing and well worth the wait"
- Oct 8, 2009 "Vatican City is not to be missed because it offers many things for every traveler."
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#26 of 548 attractions in Rome
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.
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Religious site; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Oct 31, 2009 "Memorable and unique"
- Oct 20, 2009 "Unique!"
- Sep 29, 2009 "Very, very cool."
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#28 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Oct 23, 2009 "Rome and it's Glories"
- Oct 23, 2009 "I love Rome"
- Oct 23, 2009 "Una delle chiese più eccelse"
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#32 of 548 attractions in Rome
Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome.
Attraction type: Fountain; Landmark/point of interest
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- Nov 7, 2009 "So Nice :D"
- Oct 20, 2009 "Get a gelato and enjoy the spectacle."
- Oct 8, 2009 "Favorite Romantic place to propose"
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#39 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- Oct 16, 2009 "Funereal Art - Capuchin Friars"
- Sep 24, 2009 "artistic place made of human bones!"
- Jul 22, 2009 "Santa Maria della Concezione - creepy and unique crypt"
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#50 of 548 attractions in Rome
One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.
Attraction type: Religious site; Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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- Oct 17, 2009 "We saw new priests being ordained - nice!"
- Sep 26, 2008 "Beautiful"
- Mar 16, 2008 "Good location"
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#53 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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- Jan 23, 2009 "Marbled, baroque gem steps from the Pantheon"
- Oct 31, 2008 "Best Church In Rome!"
- Oct 8, 2008 "Amazing spot tucked away on a sidestreet"
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#61 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- Oct 25, 2009 "330 steps! But worth it"
- May 26, 2009 "Don't miss"
- Nov 23, 2007 "Scavi Tour is Great"
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#63 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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- Jan 8, 2009 "Beauiful Bernini"
- Jul 14, 2004 "Test your love of Baroque"
- Aug 27, 2009 "サンタ･マリア・デッラ・ヴィットリア教会"
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#68 of 548 attractions in Rome
This palace was built by Gregory XIII in 1574 as a summer residence, which serves today as the residence of Italy's president.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Government building
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- Apr 7, 2007 "Changing of the guard"
- Nov 30, 2002 "Changing of the Guard"
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#72 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Sep 19, 2009 "beautiful masterpiece of Michelangelo"
- Jul 28, 2009 "Baths of Diocletian"
- Dec 24, 2006 "Everyone Will Benefit From this VIsit"
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#76 of 548 attractions in Rome
Literally less than a block away from the Pantheon sits the only Gothic church in all of Rome, the Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. It houses Michelango's Christ the Reedemer statue, finished in 1521...
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Town center/square/plaza
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- Jan 23, 2009 "Bernini in front will delight, and Gothic splendor"
- Jun 12, 2008 "Surprising inside!"
- Jul 24, 2003 "Number one site in Rome"
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#84 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- Nov 2, 2008 "The real Rapunzel?"
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#87 of 548 attractions in Rome
This Renaissance church contains Baroque additions along with various 18th- and 19th-century monuments, which add to the beauty of this structure.
Attraction type: Religious site; Art museum
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- Jun 6, 2009 "Well worth a visit"
- Apr 3, 2004 "Stunning Church!!!!"
- Mar 17, 2004 "A standout church - even for Rome"
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#93 of 548 attractions in Rome
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.
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Jan 21, 2008 "Worth more than one visit"
- Sep 18, 2007 "Required Stop For Caravaggio Fans"
- Sep 25, 2003 "So beautiful, we visited twice!"
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#94 of 548 attractions in Rome
Roman palace worth visiting for its splendor and collection of art, especially its gigantic ceiling fresco of clouds and swirling figures by Italian painter-architect Pietro da Cortona.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Architectural building; Art museum
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- Aug 15, 2009 "great little art gallery"
- Dec 24, 2006 "See the Lion"
- Sep 3, 2009 "迫力ありますよ"
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#95 of 548 attractions in Rome
Known to be the first church in Christendom, this church belongs to the Vatican and has the privileges of extraterritoriality.
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- Oct 31, 2009 "Not very impressive but a large church"
- May 26, 2006 "Best kept secret in Rome"
- Aug 30, 2008 "バチカンの先輩"
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#101 of 548 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Bridge; Convention center; Art museum; Architectural building; Bar/club
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- May 30, 2008 "Autre Rome"
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