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Tourist map of Rome. Map of Rome in Russian. How to get to Rome. Do I need a visa

When planning a trip, every tourist is simply obliged to think through every detail literally every day of his stay in Rome: what to see, where to go, how to spend the evening, where to dine, etc. In this article, we will not dwell on each of these points, but only remind you that for your ideal trip, it will not be superfluous to have a detailed map of Rome with sights in Russian. She will become your guide and invaluable assistant throughout the journey.

Especially for you, our dear readers, we noted the main attractions of Rome on the map and paved one of the most interesting and capacious hiking routes, which, in our opinion, will be able to reveal Rome to the maximum, convey its spirit, show greatness and bestow extraordinary charm. Of course, it does not cover all the places popular among tourists, but we will definitely mention them in the following routes.

Sights of Rome on a walking route

Coming to Rome, tourist the first thing to strive to see the main attractions of the city, is not it? That is why we considered it necessary to combine on the map those places that cover the historical part of the city and give the most complete picture of Rome.
Sights of Rome, which you can see, following this route:

Coliseum;
Arch of Constantine;
Roman forum;
Trajan's Market;
Venice Square;
Vittoriano;
Palazzo Venice;
Capitol Square;
Capitoline Museums;
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius;
Palazzo Colonna;
Piazza Column and Column of Marcus Aurelius;
Temple of Hadrian
Pantheon;
Palazzo Madama;
Navona Square and the Fountain of the Four Rivers;
Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge of the Angels;
Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Vatican.

Below is map of Rome with sights marked on it, which you can see by choosing this tourist route for your walk around the Eternal City.

We suggest starting a walk along this route right from the Colosseum. It is easy to get here from anywhere in the city by public transport. The best option would be the metro: the desired station is Colosseo.

The Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, is the main symbol of the Eternal City. Agree, without this grandiose building it is difficult to imagine Rome, just as it is difficult to overestimate the popularity of this attraction - in the modern world it is not easy to find a person who has never heard of the Colosseum. Next to the amphitheater is the Arc de Triomphe, erected at the beginning of the 4th century in honor of Constantine's victory in the battle of the Milvian Bridge, which made him the sole ruler of the western part of the Roman Empire.

Walk around the Colosseum and head down the street of the Imperial Forums, the most popular avenue in the capital. Here you can admire the ruins of ancient structures and reflect on the eternal. The street will take you to Piazza Venezia, where the colossal Vittoriano is located - a monument erected in honor of the first king of united Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II - the first king of Italy

Here is the so-called Palazzo Venezia, from the balcony of which Benito Mussolini once spoke. Built in the middle of the 15th century, today the palace houses a rich exposition of the National Museum.

Do you need to buy?

When deciding to buy Roma Pass cards in Rome, you need to know some subtleties.

The range of services provided to Roma Pass holders does not include visits to certain historical and cultural sites and trips on the following modes of transport in these areas:

temporary exhibitions at the Altar of Peace Museum (Ara Pacis);
attractions and;
rail transport system;
electric train Leonardo Express (Leonardo Express) with Fiumicino;
any transport from Rome to (Fiumicino) and (Ciampino) and back;

When buying cards, you need to consider the following:

children under 10 years old (from any country) use transport for free;
disabled persons and persons accompanying them visit museums and historical and cultural complexes free of charge.

Most of the museums in Rome are closed on Mondays, December 25, January 1, May 1. When planning a trip, you need to check the opening hours of the museums you would like to visit.

Library of the Academy of St. Luke (Accademia Nazionale di San Luca);
Museum of Ancient History of Rome (Museo di Casal de'Pazzi);
Napoleon Museum (Museo napoleonico)

How and where to buy

You can purchase Roma Pass transport cards in advance on-line on the official website www.tiqets.com, indicating the time of arrival in Rome (the card is valid for 6 months from the date of payment).

The Roma Pass card is received at kiosks selling single cards or kiosks selling tickets for public transport PIT after 5 days from the date of payment. They are located in a number of locations:

at railway stations and airports;
at ATAC ticket kiosks;
at metro stations of lines A and B;
near attractions in the central part of the city.

Here are some convenient locations where you can pick up your card:

Lungotevere Vaticano (Piazza Pia) from 9:30 to 19:00 is next to.
At the exit of the baggage claim area from 8:30 to 18:00.
Piazza delle Cinque Lune next to (Piazza Navona) from 9:30 to 19:00.
Departure from the baggage claim area in Terminal 3 from 08:00 to 20:45.
At the tourist center on Via dei Fori Imperiali from 09:30 to 19:00.
Corner of Via Marco Minghetti and Via del Corso from 09:30 to 19:00.
At Via Giovanni Giolitti, 3 from 08:00 to 18:45.

It is not necessary to purchase a card in advance, but buy it on the spot at the indicated points, since the cost of buying on-line and on the day of arrival is the same. But if you need to use public transport, then it makes sense to order a card in advance and pick it up immediately upon arrival at the airport or train station.

Card sales points are open every day, seven days a week, from 9.30 to 19.00.

The Roma Pass ticket can be paid by MasterCard credit card or in cash.

If the card is lost or the trip to Rome is canceled after paying online, no refund will be given.

How to use

Using the Roma Pass tourist card is very simple. First, indicate the name and surname of the owner and the date of purchase on the back of the card. It comes into effect the first time you activate it in a museum or transport, if you apply black to the circle on the composter and wait for the green signal.

At the entrance to the museum, the museum worker must present the Roma Pass card and passport.
Questions about using Roma Pass tickets can be asked in the comments to this article.

How to get to the Borghese Gallery with the Roma Pass

Call the gallery at +39 06 32 810 and reserve tickets in your name in English or Italian for the desired time and date. The last name must be the same as the one on the Roma Pass. You can sign up before you arrive in Rome.
Arrive at the gallery one hour before your scheduled time to receive tickets with your card.

Conclusions and mathematics

Let's calculate whether it is profitable to buy Roma Pass, only mathematics, nothing personal.

Travel in Rome for 100 minutes by public transport costs 1.5 euros, for 48 hours - 12.5 euros, for 72 hours - 18 euros. All transport prices are taken from the official website www.atac.roma.it

Subtract these transport costs from the cost of Roma Pass cards:

Roma Pass 48 \u003d 28-12.5 \u003d 15.5 euros left for 1 attraction;
Roma Pass 72 = 38-18=20 euros left for 2 attractions.

Cards are usually taken for the sake of the most popular attractions: a ticket to the Colosseum costs 14 euros, to the Borghese Gallery since 2019 - 15 euros. Moreover, you need to book a ticket to the Borghese Gallery in advance and, in fact, there are no places for 3-7 days in the season from March to November, and for super popular dates (May holidays, Christmas, and so on) 1-2 weeks.

It turns out that if you actively use public transport and run around all the sights, you will save 5-15 euros, provided that you get confused and manage to book a place in the Borghese Gallery. Without a gallery, the benefit of the card is very doubtful, although it is worth recognizing that it is convenient to use it, if only because of public transport.

If you choose or with a good location, then you can not use public transport at all. All the sights are within walking distance and in Rome you can do without far from the cleanest metro, and you can ride buses and trams, with proper skill, for free.

Official website in Italian: www.romapass.it

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A trip to Rome is a real test for the curious. It is impossible to see all the sights of Rome in one visit, and it is equally impossible to choose what exactly is worth seeing in the first place, the city is so diverse and interesting in any corner.

Rome is an extraordinarily eclectic city. Catholic churches and modern buildings, medieval markets and ancient ruins, history and modernity, majestic buildings and the most terrible slums, modest monks and bright freaks are mixed here ... - all this creates an inimitable, amazing modern Rome. In a sense, this eternal city remains the center of the world.

Rome - the eternal city

The main attractions of Rome

Perhaps this is the oldest part of the city, which remembers the wheels of chariots and the pace of the Roman emperors, a thousand years ago. This area of Rome was built back in the days of the mysterious Etruscan tribe - the predecessors of the ancient Romans.

Heroes were honored here and triumphal processions were held in their honor, elections to the Senate were held here and the most important news was announced to the townspeople. Today, the forum looks like a heap of ruins, but with imagination and a minimal knowledge of history, you can imagine how everything looked like 2.5 thousand years ago. The place of the forum is simply dotted with the remains of temples, basilicas and triumphal arches.

The most notable buildings of the forum are listed below.

triumphal arches erected by emperors in honor of victories over enemies. The best preserved arch of Titus in honor of the victory in the Jewish War and the arch of Septimius Severus in honor of the victory over the Parthians

Triumphal Arch of Titus, Roman Forum

Curia Julia This is where the Senate met. The rectangular brick building accommodated up to 200 senators. Unfortunately, the original curia building has not been preserved. What tourists see today is the reconstruction of the building. None of the interior decoration has been preserved either.

Curia Julia, Roman Forum

Tribune Rostra- This is a tribune built for speakers. The rostra was 3 meters high, so that the speaker was high above the crowd and was clearly visible from anywhere in the square. Rostra got its name in honor of the rostra (bows of ancient ships) that belonged to enemy ships captured at the Battle of Antium in 338 BC.

Tribune of the Rostra, Roman Forum

Temple of Saturn. The current ruins date back to 42 BC. The temple was used as the state treasury (Erarium). It also houses the banners of legions and senatorial decrees (decrees). The temple also served as the starting point for all distances in the Roman Empire.

Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum

Basilica Emilia- the oldest basilica on the forum was built in 179 BC. It is noteworthy that the original basilica was erected as a place where noble citizens could hide from the weather and spend time comfortably. There were shopping arcades, state banks and exchange offices. The basilica was completely destroyed during the siege of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 AD.

Basilica Aemilia, Roman Forum

Temple of Vesta. Vesta is the patroness of the family and the state in ancient Rome, one of the main goddesses of the pantheon. In this temple, the vestals (servants of the cult of Vesta) guarded the sacred eternal fire, personifying eternal life. A girl from an aristocratic family, who was chosen by a council of priests, became a Vestal Virgin.

Temple of Vesta, Roman Forum

The service life of the girl in the temple was 30 years, during which she was obliged to remain a virgin, otherwise the vestal was buried alive. At the end of the service, the vestals received life support from the state (not a very small one), as well as many benefits and privileges. The remains of the House of the Vestals can be seen next to the Temple of Vesta

Fragment of the painting by Alessandro Marchesini "The Sacrifice of the Vestal Virgin"

Temple of Romulus the Divine. Opposite the house of the Vestals is the round temple of Romulus, which has been perfectly preserved from the time of the original construction due to the fact that it was included in the complex of buildings of the Basilica of Saints Domian and Cosmas. The temple has never been rebuilt and even the massive iron front door is original.

Temple of Romulus, Roman Forum

Basilica of Maxentius- the last of the temples, built in ancient Rome. The construction was begun by Emperor Maxentius and completed by Constantine. The temple had a very impressive size and a huge 12-meter statue of Constantine, the fragments of which can now be seen in the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori in the Vatican

Basilica of Maxentius, Roman Forum

Temple of Venus and Roma- This is the largest religious building of the times of Ancient Rome. The temple would have been built under Hadrian and occupied a huge area from the Basilica of Maxentius to the Colosseum

Temple of Venus and Roma, Roman Forum

Phocas column- A 13-meter column, which was built in honor of the Byzantine emperor Phocas on the occasion of his visit to Rome. At the top of the column was a gilded statue of Phocas, which is now lost.

Phocas Column, Roman Forum

Coliseum originally called the Flavian amphitheater (the dynasty of Roman emperors) and was built under Vespasian, the founder of the dynasty. The amphitheater got its name from the giant statue of Nero, on the site of which it was built. The statue was called Colossus (colossus), the name of the Colosseum in Italian sounds like Colosseo

Colosseum, Roman Forum

The Colosseum accommodated up to 55,000 spectators, there were 80 entrances for the public, the 4 upper floors were used for spectator seats (the lower classes occupied the uppermost rows), and the underground floors housed service rooms and cages with wild animals. To protect the spectators from the sun, the Colosseum was covered with a huge awning, for the installation of which a team of 1000 strong men was used.

Colosseum, Roman Forum

The Colosseum was used for free games, the number and spectacle of which measured the greatness of the emperor. The games were usually played over several days and ended with gladiator fights and wrestling with wild animals. The longest games took 100 days in a row and were dedicated to the accession to the throne of Emperor Titus

Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and perhaps the most beautiful of all the squares in Rome. It was built on the site of the stadium of Domitian and follows its contours. There are several independent tourist sites on Piazza Navona: the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio de la Plata), the Nettuno Fountain, the Fountain del Moro and the Church of St. Agnes of Rome, an early Christian martyr.

Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy

Pantheon

The Pantheon is the temple of all the gods, built over 1800 years ago. In 609 AD, the temple was turned into a Christian church of St. Mary and the Martyrs and presented to Pope Boniface IV. Interiors inside the temple have been reconstructed several times over the long history, but the marble floor remains from the time of ancient Roman construction. The temple contains the graves of several kings of Italy, as well as the tombstone of the great Italian painter Raphael.

Pantheon, Rome, Italy

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is one of the hallmarks of Rome, it can often be seen on advertising postcards and booklets. It is located on a small square of the same name and occupies more than half of its space. The fountain adjoins one side to the Poli Palace and visually forms a single whole with it.

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

The Trevi Fountain is one of the favorite places for tourists. At any time of the year and day, there are no crowds of people who want to capture themselves against the backdrop of the famous fountain. There is a belief that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you will certainly return to Rome again.

Tourists around the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Vittoriano

Vittoriano is a monument in honor of King Victor Emmanuel II, who managed to unite all the lands of Italy within modern borders. It occupies the entire northern slope of Capitol Hill and is more like a palace than a monument in size. The monument is also often called the Altar of the Nation, and Victor Emmnuel II himself is called the father of the nation.

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Italy

At the foot of the monument is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at which, since 1921, the best representatives of the Italian armed forces have been guarding around the clock. The rooms inside the monument are used as halls for the exposition of the Risorgimento Museum (museum of the history of the unification of Italy). Local residents do not like this monument too much because its appearance and size stand out from the general panorama of the city, it is even called the “wedding cake” for its excessive whiteness and too pompous appearance.

Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Rome, Italy

Circus Maximus

Circus Maximus is the largest stadium in Ancient Rome. It could accommodate up to 250,000 spectators and was intended for chariot racing competitions. The very first building of the circus was built of wood as early as the 6th century BC, but it was destroyed several times by fire until a marble stadium was erected in its place.

Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy

In the 6th century AD, the last race was held in the circus, after which the stadium began to fall into disrepair. The marble bricks were dismantled by the locals for other buildings, and today there is little evidence that the most grandiose stadium of all time was located on this site.

Circus Maximus, reconstruction

capitol hill

The Capitoline Hill is the smallest but most important of the seven hills of Rome. The first human buildings discovered here during excavations date back to the Iron Age. The hill was an ideal place for the first settlers, since its rocky steep slopes provided natural protection from external enemies, right next to the hill was the shallowest part of the Tiber River, excellent for crossing.

In ancient times, the most massive and significant temples were built here, symbolizing the position of Ancient Rome as the center of the world. In the period from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance, the Capitoline Hill was depopulated, fell into decay, the temples were destroyed to the ground. For a time, Capitol Hill was even used as a pasture for goats. During the Renaissance, Capitol Hill was rebuilt according to the designs of Mielangelo. Today it houses the City Hall and the Capitol Museum.

Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy

Palatine

Palatine is the central of the seven hills of Rome. According to legend, it was here that the founders of Rome, Remus and Romulus, were found in a cave. It is believed that it was here that Romulus laid the first stone in the construction of Rome, and it is from here that the Eternal City originates. In ancient times, the Palatine was the most prestigious area for living, thanks to the beautiful views of the city and the cleanest air in the area (the hill rises 70 meters above the city).

Hill Palatine, Rome, Italy

It is not surprising that by the end of the era of the Roman emperors, the hill was built up exclusively with houses and palaces of the representatives of the highest caste. In the Middle Ages, the Palatine was built up exclusively with monasteries and churches. Today, the Palatine is a collection of ruins and the best place to study the archaeological history of the city.

Palatine, Rome, Italy

The Vatican is the smallest country in the world, a state within a state. About 800 inhabitants live here, and none of them is permanent. The population of this tiny area consists of clergy, monastics, guards, statesmen. The Pope of Rome heads the Throne of the World. The Vatican has its own army - it is guarded exclusively by the Swiss guards, dressed in national uniforms.

St. Peter's Square is the main gate of the Vatican, as well as a place of mass gatherings of Catholics on major religious holidays.

St. Peter's Square, Vatican

Saint Paul's Cathedral

St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world. The cathedral is dedicated to one of the main apostles of Christ and was built on the spot where St. Peter was martyred. The construction of the temple lasted for a century and a half, during which several architects changed, each of which made significant adjustments to the original project. Construction was completed in 1626, and since then, St. Peter's Basilica has been considered the center of Christianity throughout the world.

St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

The crown of St. Peter's Basilica is a majestic dome designed by Michelangelo. At the top of the dome is an observation deck that offers a breathtaking view of the city. Entrance to the observation deck is paid, visiting St. Peter's Cathedral itself is free, but there is a strict dress code, according to which clothes must cover the knees and elbows of those entering, ladies additionally need to cover the neckline.

Interiors of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums boast one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Most of the exhibits were donated to the popes during the long years of government, or purchased by the popes at the expense of the Church. The Vatican has its own tourist office, which is located in St. Peter's Square. Here you can order audio guides, purchase ready-made excursions, maps, booklets and much more.

Vatican, Rome, Italy

You can also send a postcard to family and friends with the image of the best views of the Vatican.
Today, the Vatican has thirteen museums located in two palace complexes. Do not even expect to see all this splendor in one day. The collection of art and historical values is so huge that it will take you more than one day to fully explore. In a few hours, you can try to see at least the most basic.

Vatican Guards

Pinakothek contains paintings by Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Perugino and many other painters.
The Historical Museum shows the centuries-old history of the Roman papacy, here are household items, cult relics, documents, photographs and other important exhibits.

Pinacothek, Vatican

IN Pius Clementine Museum exhibited antique statues, frescoes and sculptures discovered in the vicinity of Rome during excavations.

IN Shiaramonti Museum portrait busts and sculptures of noble citizens of Rome of ancient times are exhibited.

Etruscan Gregorian Museum has the richest collection of items from the time of the Eturians, who lived on the territory of Rome until the era of the ancient emperors.

Exhibits at the Pius Clementine Museum

IN Egyptian Museum Art objects of Ancient Egypt are exhibited from stelae with hieroglyphs to copies of Egyptian statues of the second century BC. It also contains a collection of Egyptian mummies that were found during excavations at the Deir el-Bahri necropolis in Thebes.

IN Museum of Contemporary Religious Art you can see paintings by Dali, Kandinsky, Kokoschka, Le Corbusier, Matisse, Munch, Picasso, Rodin and Van Gogh.

Egyptian Museum, Vatican

Pius Christian Museum contains a collection of sculptures, sarcophagi and mosaics from the early Christian era. The most famous object here is the statue of the Good Shepherd, created in the third century AD.

Ethnological Missionary Museum has objects of a religious nature from Asia, Oceania, Africa and America. Among the main ones: a statue of the god Quetzalcoatl from Mexico, masks from Sierra Leone and a wooden sculpture of the deity "tumatauenga" from French Polynesia.

Etruscan Museum in the Vatican

The Vatican Library is one of the world's most important libraries, with over 500,000 books and over 60,000 manuscripts, as well as ancient Christian objects found in the Roman catacombs, medieval glassware, and objects made from precious materials and ivory.

Vatican Library

The Sistine Chapel is undoubtedly the most famous landmark of the Vatican. The chapel was built in the fifteenth century as a private chapel for Pope Sixtus IV. In 1508, Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to repaint the ceiling. However, Michelangelo decided to decorate the ceiling with nine scenes from the Old Testament. The most famous is the composition "The Creation of Adam", which shows how the Creator descends from heaven to breathe life into Adam. The walls of the chapel are also completely covered with paintings by Michelangelo. The most famous of the paintings is the Last Judgment on the altar wall.

Sistine Chapel, Vatican

Triumphal Arch of Constantine

Right next to the Colosseum is the Arch of Constantine, built in the early fourth century to commemorate Constantine's victory over Emperor Maxentius. The arch, decorated with statues and bas-reliefs, has survived relatively unscathed to our times. Constantine believed that the Christian God helped him to defeat Maxentius (which was initially considered unlikely). As a result, during the reign of Constantine, the persecution of Christians ended, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire, and the capital of the empire in 325 AD was moved from Rome to Constantinople (then the capital of Byzantium, now Istanbul).

Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy

Plaza of Spain

Piazza di Spagna is one of the most popular places for tourists. The central place of the square is occupied by the famous Spanish Steps, which connects the square with the church of Trinita dei Monti. The Spanish Steps are especially beautiful in spring, when azaleas are in bloom. The Spanish Steps is considered a favorite meeting place for tourists and citizens.

Plaza of Spain, Rome, Italy

At the foot of the stairs is the Barcaccia Fountain, which depicts a small fishing boat that survived on this site during the devastating flood of the Tiber in 1598. On the opposite side of the square is the Spanish Palace and the Immacolata Column, erected in honor of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Christ. The top of the column is crowned with a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Rome, Barcaccia fountain

appian way

Via Appia Antica was once one of the most important roads in the world and the most famous of all the roads that radiated from Rome towards the far reaches of the empire. The road was originally built in 312 BC by Appius Claudius Caecus, the then censor of Rome, who was famous for building numerous urban infrastructures that helped make life easier for the Romans.

Appian Way, Rome, Italy

The stones that pave the road are so well fitted to each other that it is almost impossible to insert a knife between them. Since during the construction of the road it was forbidden to bury the dead within the city, the aristocrats erected their tombs along the most important roads. The Via Appia was also dotted with similar structures, some of which have survived to this day.

Via Appia, Rome, Italy

Villa Borghese

Villa Borghese is the largest public park in Rome. In addition to walking areas, there are temples, fountains, statues and several museums. In ancient times and the early Middle Ages, numerous vineyards were laid out here, but in 1605 Cardinal Scipio Borghese, the nephew of Pope Paul V, turned the vineyards into a park.

Park Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy

At the end of the eighteenth century, an artificial lake was created in the center of the park. On an island in the center of the lake, a small Ionian temple was built, dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing. In 1911, the World Trade Fair was held in the park. Some of the pavilions built by the participating countries still survive. Of the museums, the most famous is the Galleria Borghese, which exhibits the work of famous masters, including Titian, Rubens and Raphael.

Villa Borghese Gallery, Rome, Italy

Baths of Caracalla

The Baths of Caracalla were built in 217 AD, during the reign of Emperor Caracalla, as the largest bath complex in the world. The baths functioned for more than three hundred years, in total there were from 6,000 to 8,000 visitors daily. Baths played a huge role in terms of hygiene, since in ancient times Rome was so overpopulated that there was simply no room for sanitary facilities within the city.

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy

Baths also played an important entertaining and communicative role, as the Romans came here to talk, listen to gossip and relax. It housed gyms, libraries, gardens, art galleries, restaurants, and even brothels. The Caracalla complex was known for its rich interiors, such as marble seats, mosaic walls and floors, as well as fountains and statues.

Fragment of a floor mosaic, Rome, Baths of Caracalla

Mouth of Truth

The Mouth of Truth is an ancient Roman marble disc carved in relief in the shape of a human face. According to legend, if you put your hand in the mouth of the bas-relief and tell a lie, the mouth will immediately close and the liar will lose his hand. Historians are not sure that the original purpose of the disk was just that, but in the Middle Ages the bas-relief began to be used precisely as a lie detector.

Mouth of Truth, Rome, Italy

The legend has become so rooted in the everyday life of the Romans that even today parents frighten their children with the Mouth of Truth. In the legendary film "Roman Holiday" there is an episode when the heroine Audrey Hepburn tries to put her hand in the Mouth of Truth. The bas-relief is on the left wall of the portico of the Church of Santa Maria Cosmedin.

Fragment of the film "Roman Holiday" with Audrey Hepburn

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The church, which dates back to the fifth century, has a magnificent interior with a very impressive gilded ceiling and a chapel. The church is located on the top of the Esquiline Hill. Its name means that it is the most important of the eighty churches in Rome dedicated to Mary.

Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy

The church is sometimes called Santa Maria della Neve (Saint Mary of the Snow). According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to a local landowner in a dream and told him to build a church on the site where he would see snow. The next day, in the height of summer, snow fell on Esquiline Hill in the form of a floor plan for the church. Despite the beautiful legend, however, there are no documents to support this story.

Interior of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy

Campo de' Fiori

The name of the square is translated as "field of flowers", as there was once a meadow on the site of the square. Despite the fact that the meadow was located in the very center of the city, it was never built up, since it was in this place that the Tiber would be prone to flooding the banks every spring. In the 15th century, shopping arcades gradually began to appear on the site of the meadow, and gradually the place turned into a market square. At Campo de Fiori, the buildings have a somewhat chaotic appearance, since it was never built according to plan.

Market at Campo de Forri, Rome, Italy

In the Middle Ages, Campo de' Fiori acquired the notorious place of public executions. Here criminals and heretics accepted death, while the methods of killing were the most sophisticated and painful. In 1600, it was here that the great astronomer Giordano Bruno was burnt by order of the Inquisition for the idea that the earth revolves around the sun. In 1887, a monument to Giordano Bruno was erected on the square.

Monument to Giordano Bruno at Campo de Forri, Rome, Italy

Roman catacombs

The catacombs of Rome were used in the era of early Christianity as a place where Christians took refuge from the persecution of the Romans for their faith. Here they performed their religious rites in safety, and here they arranged the first secret burials of the dead Christians. Subsequently, the catacombs began to be used for burials throughout the city, since there was no place for cemeteries and tombstones above due to overcrowding.

By the 5th century, burials in the catacombs had ceased, but the catacombs gained popularity as places for pilgrimage and worship of the holy relics of the early Christians. The catacombs began to fall into disrepair after the church began to gradually remove the relics of the saints and place them in the numerous temples and basilicas that were built above. From the end of the 9th century, the catacombs were forgotten for a long 10 centuries and were rediscovered only in the 19th century.

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All sights of Rome on one map

Do you know a city with over a thousand attractions? Of course you know, because this is the famous eternal city of Rome. It is here that buildings that are several hundred years old have survived to this day. By far the most famous of them is the Colosseum. But believe me, the Colosseum is only a small part of what you can see and admire in the city. The new map of Rome with sights in Russian will show absolutely all the valuable objects in the city that you need to visit. Fountains, streets, monuments, bridges, and so on are specially separated and marked in their own way on the map. You can easily build your own walking plan and see most of the beautiful places and structures in a couple of days. So let's start our virtual journey.

Tourists who fly to Rome on excursions, in most cases, know only the big and famous sights of the city. First of all, this is the already mentioned Colosseum and new tourists immediately rush to look at it first of all.

History buffs definitely want to see the Roman Forum. This is one of the few places on earth that has survived to this day as it is. This land remembers the chariots of warriors and remembers the greatness of emperors. It was here that the townspeople gathered thousands of years ago to hear news from their masters and thank them for all their deeds. This place holds so many mysteries that it is still impossible to unravel many of them.

Piazza Navona is not only the most famous in Italy, but may be the most beautiful in the world! Fountains of stunning beauty were built on the square, there is also a church right there. There are always a lot of tourists on the square, but locals also like to come here to relax.

There are many gods in the world. Every religion has its own god. At every time, every nation had and has its own god. And only in Rome is the temple of all the gods built over 1800 years ago. Currently, the temple houses the graves of some Italian kings, as well as the world-famous painter Raphael. The temple is open to visitors from the outside and from the inside.

Map with all the sights of Rome

It is not worth listing and describing all the sights of Rome. This will take a long time, and after the twentieth object you will begin to forget what was at the beginning. View and take with you the newest and most complete map of Rome with all the sights available.

Using the card is very easy. It is interactive and can be zoomed up to a distance of 100 meters. With the help of maps, it is easy to build a walking route or indicate places where you definitely want to visit. And after the designation, it is also easy to understand how best to take a walk in order to spend less time and be in time for everything.

Rome is the capital of Italy. The oldest city in the world with a centuries-old rich history and numerous cultural monuments of ancient times.

Rome is located on the legendary seven hills, about 25 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the Tiber River. Rome has a population of 2875 thousand people. Summers are long and hot, while winters are mild and rainy..

In the “Eternal City”, as Rome is also called, there are a lot of iconic places and historical monuments. You can see them with excursions, or you can do it yourself, armed with a metro map and a map in Russian. There are many routes to explore the famous surroundings in just 2 days!

The Colosseum amphitheater opens the top interesting places in Rome. It is the hallmark of the capital of Italy, its symbol. This is the most famous and grandiose building of the ancient world.. Gladiator fights took place here. You can visit any day from 09:00 to 19:30. The entry price is 15.5 euros. The Colosseum is located on Piazza del Colosseo, 1.

Palatine is one of the 7 hills on which Rome stands. It is considered the oldest, as it was previously inhabited by all.

On Via Della Salara Vecchia 5/6 is the Roman Forum. Dilapidated ancient columns, vaults of temples, remains of the architecture, history and culture of ancient Rome, collected on a plot of 500 sq.m. It formed the social and economic status of Rome.

On the territory of the Roman Forum there is a legendary monument - the Black Stone. They, according to ancient writings, marked the place where Romulus, one of the founders of Rome, died.. For 12 euros you can visit not only the Roman Forum, but also the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Opening hours from 08:30 to 17, 18 hours, depending on the season. Visitors under the age of 17, presenting a passport, enter free of charge.

Near the Colosseum and the Palatine, on via Sacra, rises the three-span Triumphal Arch of Constantine. It is dedicated to the victory of the emperor over Maxentius in the battle at the Milvian Bridge.. You can visit it around the clock and every day.

One of the leading positions in the ranking of the main attractions of the city on seven hills is the Pantheon. This ancient temple dedicated to the gods of Rome embodies the greatness of the Empire. It is notable for the "Eye of the Pantheon" - a 9-meter hole in the center of the dome, through which light enters the temple. Great Italians are buried here: Raphael, kings Umberto I, Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Margherita. Opening hours: from 09:00 to 19:30, Sun from 09:00 to 18:00. The Pantheon is located in Piazza della Rotonda, the nearest metro station is Barberini (line A).

The Vittoriano monument, dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a united Italy, is located on Venetian Square. For 7 euros you can enjoy the views from the observation deck at the top of the monument. Now it houses museums and an art gallery, where temporary exhibitions are often open.. The Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, like the Museo Sacrario delle Bandiere, is free to enter. The cost of visiting temporary exhibitions varies from 10 to 15 euros. Opening hours: Mon-Thu 9:30-19:30, Fri-Sat 9:30-22:00, Sun 9:30-20:30.

This is an architectural monument located in Hadrian's Park on the banks of the Tiber River. It is also called the Sad Castle. It was built as a mausoleum by order of Emperor Hadrian, but later it was used by the popes as a fortress against barbarian raids. Now it is a museum.

Near the walls of the castle of the holy angel is the bridge of the same name, crossing the Tiber River. At first it was named after its creator - Ponte Eliot - Eliot Bridge. It was believed that this bridge connects two cities - a worldly city and a Holy one.

The main temple of Catholics of all countries is St. Peter's Cathedral.. Such eminent masters of art as Raphael, Sangallo, Peruzzi, Michelangelo participated in its construction. St. Peter's Basilica strikes with grandeur and decoration. At a height of forty meters, the facade is decorated with statues of Christ and the apostles. The total area of the cathedral is about 20 thousand sq.m. The observation deck offers a magnificent view of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican.

You can visit it every day, and every last Sunday of the month - free admission. Climbing to the observation platform, located under the dome, costs 7 euros by elevator, and 6 euros by stairs.

The name of this famous square comes from the Greek word "agon" - competition. There used to be a stadium where gladiators performed.. Now only the shape of the square reminds of this. Piazza Navona is famous for its three fountains; the Fountain of the Four Rivers is considered popular. It is a composition of sculptures of four gods that personify the rivers, and they, respectively, the continents: Europe - the Danube, Asia - the Ganges, Africa - the Nile, and America - La Plata. From the Pantheon you can get to the fountain on foot, following the signs for 500 meters. In addition, Piazza Navona metro station is nearby.

One of the grandiose creations in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. It is the façade of the famous Palazzo Poli. You can find it in Piazza di Trevi, near the Barberini metro station.

Piazza Venezia is located near the Capitoline Hill and the Roman Forum. It got its name thanks to the building of the Embassy of Venice that once housed on it.. It is from this square that the routes of sightseeing tours of Rome usually begin.

Majestic baroque staircase. Consists of 138 steps. It leads from the Spanish Square to the church of Trinita dei Monti. The actual name is “Stairway to the Temple of Trinita dei Monti”.

A favorite place for romantic natures is the Trastevere area. It is known for its narrow cobbled streets, which give it the feel of a medieval town. In total, it has about 35 quarters, 15 of them were founded at the beginning of the last century. In numerous trattorias, traditional local dishes can be tasted at ordinary wooden tables. There is one bar, unknown to tourists, but popular with the Romans - Freni e Frizioni.. It is open on the site of an old car repair shop. Here the best price and always emotional atmosphere.

Winter Rome

Winter Rome is just as beautiful and majestic. And it becomes even more beautiful because pandemonium disappears, queues at the box office for entrance tickets to museums, galleries, there is no sultry heat. In winter, the air temperature is almost never negative. It is wonderful to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Rome, look at the winter Pantheon and the Colosseum with a minimum number of visitors.

Winter sales will be appreciated by shopping lovers. Via dei Condotti is one of the oldest and most famous Roman streets. Now it houses the most prestigious boutiques of brands such as Valentino, Prada, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo.

For children

For little tourists there will also be entertainment in Rome. Time Elevator Rome, Explora Children's Museum, Luna Park, Cinecittà World - and this is not a complete list of places where children can have great fun.

Time Elevator Rome is an attraction that will take both children and adults virtually to the ancient times of Rome. Sessions with a total duration of 1 hour start at 10:30 am and go every hour until 19:30. Time Elevator Rome is located at Via Dei Santi Apostoli 20, a 4-minute walk from Piazza Venezia. The ticket price is 12 euros.
Explora Children's Museum, which is a science game town, will be interesting to visit. Playing, in it children develop their potential. It is located at Via Flaminia, 82. Usually the ticket price is 5 euros.
Young travelers will find something to see in the amusement park. More than 50 years ago, the first amusement park was opened in this very place, namely, Via delle Tre Fontane 100. Entrance to the park is free. Opening hours: weekdays 15:00-19:00, Saturday 15:00-1:00, Sunday 15:00-22:00.
Cinecittà World Amusement Park Another fun place for kids. This is the first cinema park not only in Rome, but in Italy as a whole. Located at: Via Castel Romano, 200. Here, visitors will be offered to immerse themselves in the world of cinema, as the park is open on the basis of a former film studio that has three Oscar awards.

Rome is beautiful and majestic, here the past and the present are connected. Having visited the “Eternal City” once, you fall in love with it forever.

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