Top sights of
Ancient Rome
Top sights of
Ancient Rome
ANCIENT ROME
UNCOVER THE HISTORY OF ROME
Do you fancy following in the footsteps of Caesar, Augustus and Cicero? Standing in the spot where the Roman Senate once met or victorious emperors held their triumphs? Or exploring the city where people used to be kept happy with “bread and circuses”?
Yes? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here you can discover Rome’s many ancient buildings and ruins, whilst picking up some top tips along the way. What do you need to know before you visit the Colosseum? What do you not want to miss at the Roman Forum? All the information you need is right here!
The Colosseum
When you think of Rome, the first thing that comes to mind is the Colosseum. This monument has stood on this spot for almost 2000 years. It was sweated during construction, cheered on, feared and killed during the time of “bread and circuses”. Later the stones of the Colosseum were stolen for other buildings, and today it is the most visited monument in Rome! A must-see par excellence…
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VIA APPIA ANTICA
How about a trip back in time on a bike? The Appian Way is the oldest trade route in the world.
Find out moreOSTIA ANTICA
Ready to explore a bit further afield? Ostia Antica is an ancient harbour city located 25 minutes outside of Rome.
find out moreDOMUS AUREA
Fancy setting off on an underground adventure? Pop on a helmet and some VR headset and step back in time!
Find out moreBaths of Caracalla
A tranquil haven off the beaten track. You can see what the spa would have looked like in ancient times through the power of VR.
find out moreBATHS OF DIOCLETIAN
Ever heard of Kneipp therapy? Well, this is a spa setting like no other! And on top, you'll find a church designed by famous Michelangelo...
Translation in ProgressSTADIUM OF DOMITIAN
There’s a stadium hidden underneath Piazza Navona... You don’t believe it? Head 4.5 metres down underground and see for yourself!
find out moreCIRCUS MAXIMUS
All that’s left of Circus Maximus is its oval outline. But VR technology can help bring everything back to life.
Find out morePANTHEON ROME
The best-preserved monument of ancient times is a tourist magnet: with over 7 million visitors a year.
find out moreTHE ROMAN FORUM
In the footsteps of emperors, senators and priests. This is where Rome originated!
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FURTHER
ANCIENT SITES
- Bocca della Verità
- Catacombs of Rome
- Tivoli - Villa d'Este
- Hadrian's Villa (Tivoli)
- Vicus Caprarius (Trevi-Underground)
- Trajan's Market and Trajan's Column
- Tomb of Cecilia Metella
- Mausoleum of Augustus
- Case Romane del Celio