The glories of the ancient world displayed in a lavish papal palace, decorated by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael. That’s the winning formula for
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St. Peter’s is the greatest church in Christendom. Built on the memory and grave of the first pope, St. Peter, this is where the grandeur
St. Peter’s Square, with its ring of columns, symbolizes the arms of the church welcoming everyone – believers and nonbelievers – in its motherly embrace.
Some of ancient Rome’s most famous statues and art are housed in the two palaces (Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo) that flank the equestrian
For a thousand years, Rome ruled the known world, and the political, religious, and social center of this vast empire was a 5-acre patch of
When we think of ancient Rome, we think of Caesars, gladiators, lions and early Christians, thumbs-up, thumbs-down… and of the Colosseum, Rome’s most enduring monument.
Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria – This church, originally a poor Carmelite church, was slathered with Baroque richness in the 17th century. It houses
The National Museum’s main branch, at Palazzo Massimo, houses the greatest collection of ancient Roman art anywhere. Think of this museum as a walk back
This plush museum, filling a cardinal’s mansion in the park, offers one of Europe’s most sumptuous art experiences. You’ll enjoy a collection of world class
Ah… Rome. Our last stop on this fantastic adventure! Rome is a city of magnificent ancient ruins – but it’s also a city of intimate