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Things to do in Italy
Mamertine Prison
Clivo Argentario, 1 - 00186 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Mamertine Prison, or Carcer Tullianum, is considered the oldest prison in Rome and holds great historical and religious significance. It is located beneath the Church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, near the Roman Forum. Built in the 7th century BCE by King Ancus Marcius, the prison was... Read more
Palazzo Delle Esposizioni
Via Nazionale, 194 - 00184 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Palazzo delle Esposizioni is a major cultural center in Rome, located on Via Nazionale. Opened in 1883 and designed by architect Pio Piacentini, it showcases neoclassical architecture and serves as a prominent venue for exhibitions and events. The building has undergone significant res... Read more
Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda - 00186 Rome, Roma, ItalyThe Pantheon in Rome is one of the most well-preserved and influential monuments of ancient Roman architecture. Originally built between 118 and 125 AD under Emperor Hadrian, it replaced an earlier structure commissioned by Marcus Agrippa. The term "Pantheon" means "temple of all gods," re... Read more
Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo
Piazza della Libertà - 00073 Castel Gandolfo, Roma, ItalyThe Papal Palace and Gardens of Castel Gandolfo are located about 25 kilometers southeast of Rome, overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Albano. Traditionally used as the summer residence for popes, the estate includes the Apostolic Palace, the Barberini Gardens, and the Vatican Observat... Read more
Sistine Chapel
Located at Vatican Museums - - Vatican City, IT-RMThe Sistine Chapel, located within Vatican City, is one of the most iconic artistic and religious landmarks in the world. Built between 1473 and 1481 under the commission of Pope Sixtus IV, it was consecrated in 1483. Its architectural design is modest from the outside, but the interior ho... Read more
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro - 00120 Vatican City, Roma, ItalySt. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most important religious structures in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built over what is traditionally believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, the original church was commissioned by Emperor Con... Read more
Vatican Museums
Vatican City, Roma, ItalyThe Vatican Museums in Vatican City are among the most celebrated art institutions in the world, featuring a vast collection curated by the Catholic Church over several centuries. Founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, the museums host approximately 70,000 works, with around 20,000 on public d... Read more
Villa Medici
Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1 - 00187 Rome, Roma, ItalyVilla Medici is a grand Renaissance villa located on Rome’s Pincian Hill, near the top of the Spanish Steps. Built in the mid-1500s for Cardinal Ricci da Montepulciano, it was later purchased by Ferdinando de’ Medici in 1576. Under his direction, the villa was expanded and enhanced by arch... Read more