Rome, Italy
15 Best Things to Do in Rome
Trevi Fountain tops the list, and the rest of Rome follows, ranked by real visits.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 62 we track here. Updated monthly.
Trevi Fountain
LandmarkFree entryThe Trevi Fountain is a masterpiece of Baroque art and one of Rome's most beloved landmarks.
Read our full guide →Colosseum
LandmarkThe Colosseum is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and a testament to Roman engineering. Originally capable of holding up to 80,000 spectators, it hosted gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and public spectacles.
Read our full guide →Pantheon
LandmarkFree entryThe Pantheon is one of Rome's most iconic and best-preserved ancient buildings.
Read our full guide →Piazza Navona
LandmarkFree entryPiazza Navona is one of Rome's most famous squares, renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Read our full guide →Vatican Museums
MuseumFree entryThe Vatican Museums are a vast collection of art and historical artifacts amassed by the Roman Catholic Church over centuries.
Read our full guide →Piazza di Spagna
LandmarkFree entryPiazza di Spagna is one of Rome's most famous landmarks, centered around the stunning Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti).
Read our full guide →Piazza del Popolo
LandmarkFree entryPiazza del Popolo is one of Rome's largest and most famous squares, located at the foot of the Pincian Hill.
Read our full guide →Castel Sant'Angelo
MuseumCastel Sant'Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, has served as a fortress, papal residence, and now a museum.
Read our full guide →Spanish Steps
LandmarkFree entryThe Spanish Steps are one of Rome's most iconic landmarks, a sweeping staircase of 135 travertine steps that rise from the Piazza di Spagna to the French church of Trinità dei Monti.
Read our full guide →Sistine Chapel
MuseumThe Sistine Chapel, located within the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, is one of the world's most renowned artistic treasures.
Read our full guide →Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
LandmarkFree entryThe Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, also known as the Altare della Patria or simply the Vittoriano, dominates Piazza Venezia with its gleaming white Brescian marble.
Read our full guide →Janiculum Hill
LandmarkFree entryJaniculum Hill (Gianicolo) is one of Rome's highest hills, located just west of the Tiber River and offering some of the best panoramic views of the Eternal City.
Read our full guide →Roman Forum
LandmarkThe Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza surrounded by ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of Rome.
Read our full guide →Santa Maria in Ara Coeli
Religious siteSanta Maria in Ara Coeli is a Franciscan basilica on the highest summit of the Capitoline Hill in Rome.
Read our full guide →Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
LandmarkFree entryThe Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is a stunning Baroque fountain located in the center of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.
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10 hidden gems in Rome
Like Italian ArtVentures (ex Roads to Rome) and Accademia Studioitalia, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
Bar San Calisto and Ma Che Siete Venuti A Fà lead the night.
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15 free things to do in Rome
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