Tour of Rome

The most powerful city of the ancient world and the seat of Christianity with a history stretching back thousands of years.
Now, thanks to the Tiber, which is once again navigable, you can see Rome from a different perspective. Rome also knows how to dress for the occasion, removing its historical garb and putting on a more modern attire with its numerous shopping centres, business and government offices, all close to Hotel Siena.

St. Peter's Basilica
The pre-eminent symbol of Christianity and home to numerous works of art, including:
"La Pieta" by Michelangelo,
"The Triumph of the Cross" by Giovanni Lanfranco,
the Tomb of Innocent XIII,
the Chair of St. Peter by Bernini,
and the Dome designed by Michelangelo.

Basilica of St. Paul
It is the second largest church after St. Peter’s. Situated outside the Aurelian walls on the Via Ostiense, it was erected by Constantine over the tomb of the Apostle Paul.

Pantheon
An imposing monument, considered a masterpiece of Roman architecture. Its name derives from the fact that it was a temple dedicated to several divinities. Inside, there is the tomb of Italy’s royal family, as well as the tomb of Raphael.

Colosseum
The largest amphitheatre of Ancient Rome, the site of gladiatorial combats, fights between men and beasts and the first Christian martyrs.

The Imperial Forums
A symbol of antiquity, the heart of Roman civilization, the centre of political life, law and society. One can still admire, among the remains, the stands from which orators spoke, and the Basilica of Maxentius.

Trajan's Markets
Built by Trajan, the markets housed a total of 150 shops. The first covered shopping centre in history. Don’t miss the Tower of the Militia, a large red brick building.

Altar of Peace (Ara Pacis)
Square enclosure with an altar in the centre, decorated with bas-reliefs sculpted by Greek artists. The Altar of Peace was built to commemorate the great victories of Augustus in Spain and Gaul.

Castel S. Angelo
Originally a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian, it housed the remains of the Imperial family until Caracalla, and was later converted into a castle by the Emperor Aurelian. Long used as a place of refuge for the popes, for this reason a fortified corridor was built to connect the castle to the Vatican. It now houses the National Museum of Castel S. Angelo, where there are collections of weapons and documents concerning the history of the castle. All areas are open to the public, from the prisons to the papal apartments.

The Capitol
The square was designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti.
At the centre is the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. The building in front is the Senatorial Palace, now seat of the Rome City Council.
On the left is the Palazzo Nuovo which houses the Capitoline Museums.

The Trevi Fountain
The most famous fountain in Rome, designed by Nicola Salvi in 1735. The central theme is the sea. Behind the fountain is the palace of the Dukes of Poli. It is one of the most popular tourist places in Rome; in fact thousands of people travel here to throw a coin into the fountain, to ensure a return trip to the Italian capital. Fellini’s "La Dolce Vita" helped give this fountain world fame.

Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II
Monument built to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Kingdom of Italy. Symbol of the Unity of Italy, since 1921 it is also the Altar of the Fatherland. Two guards of honour continuously stand in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which preserves the remains of a soldier who died during the First World War.

The Quirinale Palace
It used to be a Pontifical see, later becoming the residence of the kings of Italy, and currently is home to the President of the Republic.

Piazza di Spagna
With its imposing staircase, which leads up to the Church of Trinita dei Monti, Piazza di Spagna is the scene of many important events. Climbing the steps you get to the Terrace of the Pincio, where you can see an impressive artistic and historical panorama of Rome.

Piazza Navona
A symbol of the Baroque style, in this square you can admire numerous works by masters such as Bernini, Borromini, and G. Della Porta. It is one of the most popular attractions in Rome, a tourist destination and a meeting point for Rome nightlife.

Villa Borghese
Famous city park, once belonging to the Borghese family. Inside is the Art Gallery, where many important artistic works are on display, among which are some outstanding paintings by Caravaggio and sculptures by Antonio Canova.

Trastevere
It is the most typically Roman district of the capital, where you can still feel the atmosphere of what life was like in the 1800s, thanks to the numerous artisans’ workshops. In the evening it is the haunt of tourists, who flock to this neighbourhood to visit the many restaurants, pubs and clubs, hidden away in the narrow streets.

Campo dei Fiori
In this square you can experience an unusual mix of history and Romanness.  Indeed, in the morning it is home to a typical traditional Roman market, while in the evening it is filled with people who frequent the many clubs dotted all around the square.