Roma - Buses and Buses - Transportation - Attractions and Monuments

Rome probably needs no introduction to anyone. It is a city with a rich history, full of ancient buildings, medieval churches and Renaissance palaces. At every turn you can come across some monument, a beautiful fountain, or a garden with lush vegetation. There are enough attractions in Rome even for a month of sightseeing. But what if we have only a few days at our disposal?

Rome - attractions in the eternal city

What to see in the Eternal City? To start with, it's good to focus on the most important sites and places. And having more than one day at your disposal, it's worth setting aside at least a couple of hours to walk the Roman streets and wander a bit in the maze of narrow streets and thus unhurriedly soak up the atmosphere of the city.

Rome's oldest and most famous monuments

The city's oldest attractions consist of such gems as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Palatine. Most are located close to each other, so walking through the historic center can give you the unmistakable impression of walking through a large outdoor museum.

The Colosseum, or Flavian amphitheater, was the venue for gladiator fights and held up to 50,000 spectators, while the Roman Forum next door was the heart of the Roman Empire, its political and religious center, for many centuries. In addition, it's impossible to miss slightly newer monuments, such as Piazza Navona, which is the most famous square in Rome, attracting tourists day and night, as well as the Spanish Steps, famous from many movies, or the Trevi Fountain.

Zatybrze (Trastevere)

The climatic Zatybrze, a district of Rome located on the right, western bank of the Tiber River, is one of the oldest parts of the city. Once inhabited by the poorest people and Jews, the area now attracts many tourists, although it is not characterized by as much tourist hustle and bustle as other parts of the city.

Today it is a district of artists and students. There are plenty of trattorias and cafes serving tasty food, as well as antique shops, bookstores and galleries. Wanting to get to know the Italian capital from the kitchen and find out what Rome tastes like, the restaurants in the Zatibe will be a great choice. True Roman cuisine reigns there. So it is worth following your nose and the reviews on the Internet and taste some Italian specialties there.

Also in this part of Rome you can find valuable monuments and interesting attractions. Among the oldest churches on this part of the Tiber are the Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Zatibiria. In addition, it's worth climbing the Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo) - the second largest in Rome, from which you can admire the panorama of the city - and stopping by the Botanical Garden, which is a particularly good idea on hot days.

The Garden of Oranges (Giardino degli Aranci)

It's also a beautiful place to relax and admire the panorama of the city. The garden is located on the Aventine, one of the seven hills of ancient Rome, and is full of aromatic orange trees. It's well worth a visit, especially after a busy day of sightseeing.

Vatican Museums

Vatican City, which is a kind of enclave within Italy, is the smallest recognized country in the world with the smallest population, but has many beautiful, historically valuable monuments. Its sightseeing should start first thing in the morning with the famous Vatican Museums - this will avoid or significantly reduce waiting in a long line to enter. A good way to skip the queue is to buy your ticket online in advance.

The Vatican Museums have huge collections of artwork additionally presented in magnificent rooms decorated by Raphael or Michelangelo. Of course, the biggest attraction of the Museums is the famous Sistine Chapel, where the conclave, or election of a new pope, takes place. The route to take during the entire tour is a lot, as much as 7 kilometers. So before looking at the exhibits, it is best to get a plan of the Museums and choose the most interesting objects and places to visit.

St. Peter's Basilica

The Basilica and St. Peter's Square are the most visited places in Vatican City by tourists and pilgrims. You usually have to go through a security check before entering and often stand in a long line, which, however, moves smoothly and efficiently. St. Peter's Basilica was built between 1506 and 1626, and is the second largest church in the world and can accommodate as many as 60,000 worshippers.

According to tradition, this church rises on the burial site of St. Peter the Apostle, believed to be the first pope. The basilica and its vaults also contain the tombs of other popes. In the first nave to the right of the entrance is the famous "Pieta" by Michelangelo, and in the second nave is the tombstone of the Pope, St. John Paul II. While in the Basilica, it is worth buying an entrance ticket to its dome - it is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in all of Rome.