Rome is a fascinating city dating back thousands of years. The entire city is filled with famous landmarks that everyone in the world will recognize. We took a stroll around the ancient ruins to capture the most amazing monuments in Rome and its famous landmarks that you must not miss when visiting the Eternal City!
Famous Rome Monuments and Landmarks
A visit to Rome is a step into ancient times. Rome’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where ancient ruins seamlessly blend with modern Roman daily life. You will walk by one historical monument after another without even realizing how significant each is. Sure there are famous monuments like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and today we are going to take a deep dive into the ancient monuments you already love plus the Rome Landmarks you may not know.
1. Colosseum
Of all the Rome monuments, the Colosseum is the most famous and most visited. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most iconic monument of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum was an amphitheater that could seat up to 50,000 spectators and no visit to Rome would be complete without at least seeing one of the city’s most famous landmarks with your own eyes. This marvel of Roman engineering was used for gladiator matches, public spectacles, and even live theatre.
We were lucky enough to stay in an apartment rental directly across the street from the Colosseum of Rome. We had different perspectives throughout the day and night from our bedroom. This photo of the Colosseum was taken while picnicking on the grassy clearing which we highly recommend. Book this Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Priority Access Guide – Skip the lines on this guided tour of Rome’s most popular monuments.
2. Pantheon
Built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved Rome monuments in the city and one of Rome’s most visited monuments.
Located in Rome’s historic center it’s a short walk from the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Entrance to the Pantheon is free and is open to the public. Keep in mind that this is a religious site so cover your shoulders and knees when evering.
The current building has been used as a Christian church since the 7th century. The original Pantheon dates back to 27 BC however it was destroyed by a fire and the building that is standing today was constructed between 118 and 125 AD by Emperor Hadrian. Download your own audio guide of the Pantheon
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