One of the most historically significant monuments of Rome, this structure was started in 135AD as a mausoleum for emperor Hadrian, then turned into a fortress and a refuge of the Popes during the citizens battles.
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One of the most historically significant monuments of Rome, this structure was started in 135AD as a mausoleum for emperor Hadrian, then turned into a fortress and a refuge of the Popes during the citizens battles.
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This historical Jewish Ghetto dates back to 1555, when Pope Paul IV restricted all Jews to a small area of the city, which was then walled in. Today, the ghetto has wonderful eating places with cross-cultural dishes, and a beautiful synagogue with a small museum inside.
This busy and lively neighborhood has the look and feel of a traditional small Italian town, with people shopping, chatting, drinking espresso and going about their daily business.
One of the biggest wine shops in Rome also serves special dishes with an Italian flair.
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One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.
Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.
We are a cultural association of Roman art historians who meet a few times each week to give lectured walks around Rome. We reveal the Vatican museums, St Peters Basilica and St Peters Square along with the Sistine Chapel. We also are available to view the Colosseum and ancient Rome with you. Dates of of our meetings will be posted on our site.
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.
This museum features the Old Masters of Great Renaissance and Baroque paintings such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Located around the corner from Piazza Navona, one of Rome's famous baroque squares, is this combination wine bar and restaurant.
This is the city's best repository for Italian wines, brandies, and grappa.