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Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
Ollie #1 of 490 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
Ollie #2 of 490 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 309 reviews
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...... 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
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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San Giovanni in Laterano
Ollie #3 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 424 reviews
Known to be the first church in Christendom, this church belongs to the Vatican and has the privileges of extraterritoriality.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
Rome Airport Transportation Private Tours
Ollie #4 of 490 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Owner description: Rome Airport Transportation: Is leader for tourism with the car rental services with driver and limousine rental in Rome. Transfers Rome Airport from...... more » Owner description: Rome Airport Transportation: Is leader for tourism with the car rental services with driver and limousine rental in Rome. Transfers Rome Airport from Fiumicino and Ciampino. Transfers from Civitavecchia port to FCO. « less
Attraction type  Transportation
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Basilica di San Clemente
Ollie #5 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 369 reviews
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...... 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
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Centro Storico
Ollie #6 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 198 reviews
Owner description: This section of Rome is filled with a tangle of narrow streets, which offers some of the finest examples of Roman classical and Baroque architecture...... more » Owner description: This section of Rome is filled with a tangle of narrow streets, which offers some of the finest examples of Roman classical and Baroque architecture and style. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Pantheon
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Ollie #7 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 3,132 reviews

Background:  When the ancient Romans built their temples, they often built a tall staircase to the front to protect the building from frequent floods of the Tiber River.  The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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St. Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura)
Ollie #8 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 243 reviews
Owner description: Begun in 1859 under the name of "Grace Church," this church has been designated as a National Monument by the Italian Government due to its artistic...... more » Owner description: Begun in 1859 under the name of "Grace Church," this church has been designated as a National Monument by the Italian Government due to its artistic and aesthetic value. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
Ollie #9 of 490 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Built onto the ruins of the Domitian theater, this splendid palazzo houses beautiful mosaics and Roman statuary.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Colosseum (Colosseo)
As featured in 3 days in Rome
Ollie #10 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 4,269 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Galleria Borghese
Ollie #11 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1,088 reviews

This musuem, often referred to as the "Queen of private collections", houses Cardinal Scipione Borghese's art collection, including exquisite sculptures by Bernini. Definitely do... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Ollie #12 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
Owner description: Stunning palace located in a central location. Full of galleries of gorgeous paintings. Make sure to ask for the audio guide to get the full...... more » Owner description: Stunning palace located in a central location. Full of galleries of gorgeous paintings. Make sure to ask for the audio guide to get the full experience. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Church of Sant'Ignazio Di Loyola
Ollie #13 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 162 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Villa Borghese
As featured in Rome off the beaten path
Ollie #14 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 621 reviews
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...... 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
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Art Galleries; Parks; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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Protestant Cemetery
Ollie #15 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Ollie #16 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 411 reviews
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 Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Chiesa del Gesu
Ollie #17 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
As featured in Rome for free and 2 other guides
Ollie #18 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 3,570 reviews
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  Fountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli)
Ollie #19 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 333 reviews
This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Piazza Navona
Ollie #20 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1,811 reviews
Owner description: The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant'...... more » Owner description: The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant' Agnese in Agone. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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