The Eternal City - Rome, Italy

City Walks

Mar 10

Rome is the capital city of Italy, and is known as the Eternal City because it its ancient history. It is a mix of amazing architecture, history, archeology, incredible art, religious culture, all while maintaining a small-town charm.

Back in the day, architects, painters and sculptors came to Rome to create the city you will see today. Thankfully, it has not gentrified.

I saw first-hand the things I have always heard about like St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel (which did not allow photography), Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps are all here.

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

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The Fountain of the Acqua Paola

A view in Vatican City

Domes and statues

The Roman Forum is quite impressive. It was ancient Rome’s showplace center of temples, basilicas and public spaces.

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A view of the Vatican’s dome

Looking up at the main facade of St. Peters Basilica

A statue of St. Juliana Falconieri - St. Peter’s Basilica

The Monument to Pope Pius VIII - St. Peter’s Basilica

Beautiful ceiling with oval blue dome - St. Peter’s Basilica

An ornate ceiling in the Vatican Museum

The view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican from St. Peter’s Square

The Arch of Titus is a 1st century AD honorific arch

The marble Altare della Patria which has the panoramic terrace, Terrazzo delle Quadrighe, on top which overlooks the entire city.

The Domus Tiberiana was an Imperial Roman palace, built around 1550

Colorful sunrise

On the street parking

Crossing the Tiber River

The domes of Santa Maria Di Loreto Church

Architectural art all around

A statue of Archangel Gabriel inside the Pantheon

The massive columns inside the Pantheon

An angelic silhouette

Inside the Basilica di Santa Maria in Ara coeli is located at the top of the “holy stairs” on the highest summit of Campidoglio.

The Colosseum, the original theater for the gladiator battles during the Roman Empire is over 1,900 years old.

An interior shot of the Colosseum, the world’s biggest amphitheater

The city has so much public art

A few views from the panoramic terrace, Terrazzo delle Quadrighe,

What you should know:

If you visit the inside of a religious site make sure to dress appropriately, covering both shoulders and knees for both men and women.

Tipping is not generally expected.
The currency is the Euro (EU).
The city is very walkable.
There are some public restrooms around the city, some do charge.
You could spend a day to a couple of days here exploring the city.
There is a large amount of public art and beautiful architecture, so enjoy!
There are many restaurant and entertainment options.
You will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter if you are from the US.
People are friendly and helpful; many speak English.