Best places: Tourist attractions in Rome, Italy

Catholic place of worship with 5th-century origins & a transept with Michelangelo's statue of Moses.

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.

Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.

17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.

Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.

France's baroque national church in Rome, known for the Caravaggio paintings in its chapel.

Consecrated in 1584, this lavish church has a richly decorated interior by Giacomo della Porta.

👍👍 Its construction began in 1885 and ended in 1911. It was built to commemorate the unification of Italy and its people and to honor the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II. The equestrian statue in the center of the monument is in fact his portrait. The sculpture is made from the bronze casting...

A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.

Vast archaeological zone encompassing ancient sites like the Colosseum, Circus Maximus & Forum.

16th-century marble fountain depicting mythological cherubs & Neptune fighting with an octopus.

Landmark 1200s church atop a long flight of steps, known for its vibrant frescoes by Pinturicchio.

Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.

Storied church dating from the 6th century, rebuilt in 1632 with vivid frescoes & gilded ceilings.

Completed in 822, this minor Catholic basilica features decorative mosaics & ancient frescoes.

17th-century church with frescoes, large-scale sculptures & a shrine containing St Agnes' skull.

Museum exploring the city’s history & famous sites through models & a panoramic 3D movie.