A Backpacker's Guide to Rome for Enthralling Experiences

One cannot agree more with the fact that the world has changed, but Rome is Rome. With every passing cobbled street, statue, church and fountain, you will be thrilled with the history of this city that dates back to almost 3000 years ago. Your every fantasy about Thor’s Asgard will come to life the moment you will step on the Great Roman land. Rome’s monumental beauty has given the world true taste of exhilarating western architecture. This city is an art in itself with masterpieces like Raphael’s frescoes, Caravaggio’s paintings, Bernini’s Fountains and Michelangelo’s sculptures. Rome magnificently justifies its title of Caput Mundi – Capital of the World with influential architecture and scrumptious Italian food.

As it is said, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So, following are the top places to visit in Rome with your loved ones and experience Rome through the eyes of its people.

Colosseum

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This gladiatorial arena was built around 2000 years ago, which has a marvelous sitting space for 50,000 spectators. Colosseum, also called as Flavian Amphitheatre is the best place to go to in Rome. It is suggested to wear comfortable shoes so that you can walk around on unevenly stoned floor and experience the best out of this place.

Roman Forum

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Roman Forum has many reasons to be in the list of top places to visit in Rome. For centuries this place was politically and socially important to the Roman Empire. Both Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are at walkable distance from each other. You can sense huge and glorious history of this place in the remains of temples and shrines. Some of the top attractions in Roman Forum are Via Sacra, Arch of Septimius Serverus, Arch of Titus, The Curia, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and Column of Phocas.

Trevi Fountain

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Rome is all full of marvelous buildings, temples, fountains and Trevi Fountain is one of the best attractions of Rome. You surely don’t want to strike out the biggest and most beautiful fountain of Rome, out of your itinerary. History of this fountain lay back to the time of the Renaissance in which it was built under the direction of Pope Nicholas V. Whenever you visit this exhilarating fountain, make sure you get to know the famous three coins story from Romans. 

Piazza Navona

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Piazza Navona is the best place to get souvenirs in Rome. This place was the main market of the city of Rome for more than 300 years. Main attractions of this place are three stunning fountains. Fontana dei Quattro Fiumiis one of the fountains among those that were built by the famous architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini. For the best experience in Rome, you can spend an evening at any nearby restaurant which gives a lively feel of Piazza Navona.           

Palatine Hill

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Palatine Hill (Palatino) is believed to be the place where the city of Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC. Palatine Hill is perfectly jammed between the Roman Forum and the Circo Massimo. You can see here the remains of buildings that were created by early Roman civilization for high Roman society. Top attractions of Palatine Hill are Domus Flavia, House of Livia, House of Augustus, Farnese Gardens and Palatine Museum. Don’t forget to enjoy the mesmerizing views from OrtiFarnesiani over the Roman Forum.

The Capitoline Museums 

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The Capitoline Museums are one of the oldest museums in the world which were established in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV gave the citizens of Rome a compilation of precious bronzes. These museums have a spell-bounding collection of paintings and sculptures that one cannot afford to miss. The Capitoline Museums have two buildings- The Palazzo deiConservatori and Palazzo del Campidoglio. 

Catacombs

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Catacombs are underground burial grounds which were used by Jewish, Christian Romans and Pagan in past. There are around 60 Catacombs in Rome but currently you can visit only five out of them namely Catacombs of San Sebastiano, Catacombs of San Callisto, Catacombs of Domitilla, Catacombs of Saint’s Agnese and Catacombs of Priscilla. You can get to see the names encryptedon some burials of those who once occupied them. Catacombs are closed on Sunday mornings and Monday afternoons, so plan accordingly to visit these places.

Arch of Constantine

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Arch of Constantine was constructed in AD 315 using number of pieces of previous buildings. Rome is all different from the rest of the world so does its monuments. It was erected in commemoration of the victory of Constantine I the Great. Arch of Constantine is the most loved monument in Rome for travelers to get photographed.  

Trajan’s Market

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Trajan’s market is said to be the first shopping center of Rome which in present-day holds the Museum of Imperial Forums. There were around 150 shops used to operate in this complex. Now, you can find out a quintessential collection of remains from Imperial Forum in Trajan’s Market. 

 Pantheon

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Pantheon is the first temple (now a church) that was built around 2000 years ago for common people in Rome. It is one of the most dominant buildings around the world which have inspired architecture of churches, temples and buildings. Officially Pantheon is called Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres. You will be exhilarated by the gigantic dome and bronze doors of this place. On your tour, Pantheon is surely one of the best places to go to in Rome. 

Do not miss out the place where Gladiators used to fight, world famous painters, sculpture and artist have left their work and more importantly the Capital of the World – Rome. Plan your trip to touristy Rome by booking flights at EaseMyTrip where you will get amazing deals for your booking.