Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica Visit If you are heading to the Vatican City this year, you might consider hopping on a guided tour.  Of course, visitors are not required to be...

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This is a warning to anyone intending to do the dome climb in St Peter's. There is no warning about the difficulty of this climb. For young fit people it probably isn't a problem but if you are over...

Present day site of sprawling ruins of a densely populated Roman city at the mouth of the river Tiber.

This busy and lively neighborhood has the look and feel of a traditional small Italian town, with people shopping, chatting, drinking espresso and going about their daily business.

  2008 Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Protocol: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Hours: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (Mon-Sat) with the last exit at 6 PM.  The public may enter at any time between these...

This historical Jewish Ghetto dates back to 1555, when Pope Paul IV restricted all Jews to a small area of the city, which was then walled in. Today, the ghetto has wonderful eating places with cross-cultural dishes, and a beautiful synagogue with a small museum inside.

The archaeological center of Rome contains relics of great palaces and other structures from ancient times, including the Palace of Septimus Severus, the house of Augustus, the house of Livia and the Huts of Romulus.

The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew.

One of the most historically significant monuments of Rome, this structure was started in 135AD as a mausoleum for emperor Hadrian, then turned into a fortress and a refuge of the Popes during the citizens battles.

This is the city's best repository for Italian wines, brandies, and grappa.

The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant' Agnese in Agone.

Famous villa constructed at the beginning of the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, which is surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful public parks in Rome.

Known as Casina Rosa, this small museum is devoted to the authors' works and memorabilia.

Museum features a significant collection of ancient Roman mosaics, coins, artifacts and statues.

A scenic hill popular for its breathtaking views of the city.

Creamy ice creams and sorbets are concocted daily at this fine shop using only the freshest ingredients.

This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.

Located in the center of Piazza Venezia, this grandiose monument, also known as the Altar of Patriotism, was erected between 1885 and 1911 to glorify the first king of Italy.

The ruins of ancient Rome's public bathhouse, dating back to the 3rd century.

One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.

A series of underground passages containing the tombs of the early Christians.

Roman palace worth visiting for its splendor and collection of art, especially its gigantic ceiling fresco of clouds and swirling figures by Italian painter-architect Pietro da Cortona.

Outside of this church is the famous Bocca Della Verita (Mouth of Truth), rumored to consume the hands of liars.

The ruins of Torre Argentina, a tower that was erected on the site where Burckard, papal master of ceremonies, had his house built, is today the home of a large volunteer cat shelter.

Planned by Valadier at the beginning of the 19th century, this is considered one of the best urban works in Rome.

This Renaissance church contains Baroque additions along with various 18th- and 19th-century monuments, which add to the beauty of this structure.

This contemporary art gallery features works from the late 19th century to 1945.

Begun in 1859 under the name of "Grace Church," this church has been designated as a National Monument by the Italian Government due to its artistic and aesthetic value.