A small boat-shaped fountain located in the middle of the Spanish Square just below the steps of the Trinità dei Monti. The Fontana della Barcaccia completed between 1627 and 1629 was designed by the architects Pietro and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. According to the legend, the Tiber river flooded in 1598 and a small boat was…

Trevi Fountain This magnificent late Baroque majestic fountain was built between 1732 and 1762 and designed by Nicoli Salvi. The name Trevi comes from the Latin word trivium which means three streets because of the three ancient roads leading to the square. The fountain’s water is supplied by the Acqua Vergine, one of the most…

Piazza Navona One of the most beautiful baroque squares in the world. In antiquity, this place served as an athletic stadium and also as a theater. The capacity of this cultural and sports venue exceeded 20,000 visitors. During the Middle Ages, markets were moved here. In the middle of the 17th century, the square used…

Pincio Pincio doesn’t belong to one of the seven historic Roman hills, but it is definitely worth a visit. From the balcony of Pincio, we can enjoy the spectacular view of the center of Rome. It can be reached either from Piazza del Popolo or walking from the Church of Trinità dei Monti which is…

Spanish Steps The Spanish Steps is undoubtedly one of the most famous staircases in the world. They were commissioned by French diplomat Étienne Gueffier and built in 1723 in Baroque style by Francesco de Sanctis. They connect the Spanish Square with the church of Trinità dei Monti at the top of the stairs. The monumental…

This monumental temple is located in the center of Rome between Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain. This ancient circular temple was originally dedicated to all the gods, hence its Greek name Pantheon (pan-all, theon-gods). The temple was built on the initiative of Marco Agrippa between 29 and 19 BC. Its present appearance dates back to…

In the heart of Rome, there is an independent country the Vatican City. The center of the Christian religion and the home of the Pope, the head of the Church, a place surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. The Vatican, as a state, was not established until 1929 on the basis of the Lateran treaty…

One of the most majestic and most important Christian buildings in the world. Symbol of Vatican and the Church as such. The basilica’s dome is 137 meters high, and its inner surface occupies 15,160 square meters. The magnificence of this building takes the breath away for incoming visitors. The church itself has 45 altars and…

A Papal fortress towering on the banks of the Tiber River, which was built on the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. It is connected to the Vatican by a secret corridor the so-called Passetto which served as an escape route for the popes. The original construction of the mausoleum was completed in 139 AD…