Vatican Museum, Viale Vaticano 100

 

 

 

A visit to the Vatican Museum is arguably the most inspiring experience in Rome. As you stroll through the rooms you will seldom close your mouth as each one is as jaw-dropping as the next. Along with the Sistine
Chapel, other rooms you won't forget in a hurry include the Gallery of Maps and the Room of the Immaculate Conception.

 

Open Mon-Sat from
8.45am-3.30pm although times can vary - check before visiting; admission €13.

Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo

 

 

 

Home to brutal battles between man and beast, the Colosseum is an imposing building and is Ancient Rome's most symbolic. Walking around this amphitheatre is fascinating as you try to imagine what it was like in all its glory, complete with thousands of Romans and one Julius Caesar.

 

Open daily from 9am-1 hour before sunset; admission €10 (this includes
entrance to Palatine Hill).

 

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro

 

 

 

Before entering St Peter's, the first thing which strikes you is the number of detailed statues which overlook you in the square. Upon entering mosaics hang over you from every corner. You can also climb to the top of the dome for unforgettable views of the city.

- Open daily 7am-7pm (Apr-Oct) & until 6pm (Nov-Mar), admission free; Dome - Open daily from 8am-5.45pm (Apr-Oct) & until 4.45pm (Nov-Mar), admission €4/€5 (stairs/lift).

Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi

 

 

 

Rome's most spectacular fountain may attract tourists all day and night, but this doesn't take away from its appeal. What's better is that you can hear the gallons of water flowing over the statues of Neptune and his chariots seconds before you see it. They say if you throw a coin over your shoulder into it, it ensures your return to Roma.