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Rome - Historic sites


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Things to Do: Historic sites

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #76 of 554 attractions in Rome

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

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; Theatre
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 554 attractions in Rome

This palace was built by Gregory XIII in 1574 as a summer residence, which serves today as the residence of Italy's president.

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #83 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #84 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #87 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Cemetery; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #89 of 554 attractions in Rome

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.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #92 of 554 attractions in Rome

This first Christian cemetery of Rome houses the remains of 9 popes and saints.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #99 of 554 attractions in Rome

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.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #101 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #104 of 554 attractions in Rome

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

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #106 of 554 attractions in Rome

The site of the British Embassy in Italy, the Villa Wolkonsky is also known for ruins found there and its Garden.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #110 of 554 attractions in Rome

Known to be the first church in Christendom, this church belongs to the Vatican and has the privileges of extraterritoriality.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #112 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #113 of 554 attractions in Rome

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

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #116 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #127 of 554 attractions in Rome

Picture more than 300,000 Roman spectators cheering chariot races inside this huge Roman circus, which was built to entertain emperors during the time of Imperial Rome.

Attraction type: Historic site; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #129 of 554 attractions in Rome

This Church was constructed between 817 and 824 AD, on the site of an earlier fifth-century building, and features a grand courtyard, garden, twelfth-century bell tower and a gothic tabernacle by Arnolfo di Cambio.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #130 of 554 attractions in Rome

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.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #131 of 554 attractions in Rome
Attraction type: Island; Ancient ruins; Bridge
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