The most important tourist places in Rome

• 1 The most important archaeological sites in Rome
• 2 The most important religious places in Rome
• 3 The most important natural places and gardens in Rome
• 4 The most important museums and galleries in Rome
• 5 most important public squares in Rome
• 6 references

The most important archaeological sites in Rome

The city of Rome includes many archaeological sites, the most important of which are: ^[1]

• The Roman Forum: It is a public historical square and square, which was located in the center of the ancient city of Rome, which can be identified in the article on the ancient city of Rome , as the square represented the seat of many important Roman government buildings at the time.
• Pantheon: It is an archaeological historical temple dedicated to the worship of the gods, and is distinguished by its architectural design, and its dome, which is considered the largest concrete dome in the world.
• Appia Road: It is one of the first important Roman roads in the Roman Empire, and it is worth noting that the road is used to this day, and it contains a group of ancient Roman cemeteries.
• The Colosseum: It is a huge historical Roman amphitheater , located to the east of the Palatine Hill, and previously represented the headquarters of many competitions of various kinds, including wrestling. ^[2]

The most important religious places in Rome

The city of Rome includes many religious places, the most important of which are mentioned below: ^[3]

• St. Peter’s Basilica: It is the church that includes the tomb of St. Peter, in addition to dozens of the tombs of other popes such as John Paul II, and a group of the Popes’ collections.
• Basilica of San Giovanni: The Basilica of San Giovanni or Saint John the Hermit was the main church of the Catholic Church before the establishment of Saint Peter’s Church, as this church contained many holy relics.
• Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: The Great Papal Basilica of Saint Mary the Great, located near Esquiline Hill, contains many valuables, such as a piece of the True Cross, the remains of a holy bed, as well as tombs of notable saints.
• St. Paul’s Church Outside the Walls: St. Paul’s Church Outside the Walls houses the tomb of St. Paul, relics of other saints and popes, in addition to a group of ancient chains believed to be the chains of St. Paul’s prison.
• Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin: This church includes the Boca della Verita or Mouth of Truth, which is one of the amazing sculptures, in addition to the relics of Saint Valentine such as the skull and others.

The most important natural places and gardens in Rome

The city of Rome includes many natural places and gardens, the most important of which are mentioned below: ^[4]

• Villa Borghese Gardens: Located in the center of Rome, these gardens are characterized by their beauty and elegance, and their picturesque landscapes in the natural English style, and they include an impressive collection of statues, lakes, fountains, and small museums.
• Villa Doria Bambili Garden: It is located in the Monteverde district, and is considered the largest garden in Rome, as it is distinguished by its beautiful landscapes.
• Botanical Garden: It is located in the middle of the Trastevere district, in the area overlooking the Corsini Palace, and includes about 3 thousand species of plants, a rose garden, a bamboo forest, a Japanese-style garden, and greenhouses.
• Vatican Gardens: They are located near St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and are characterized by the presence of many fountains, and beautiful landscapes.

The most important museums and galleries in Rome

The city of Rome includes many museums and galleries, and the following are mentioned the most important of them: ^[5]

• Capitoline Museums: In the past, the Capitoline Hill represented the geographical and political center of Rome, and today it includes many museums that include a collection of antiquities, works of art, and statues, such as the colossal statue of Constantine.
• Centrale Montemartini Museums: These museums are located in a building that was the former Centrale Montemartini mechanical factory as a public power station, and they include a collection of ancient Roman sculptures and statues.
• Burgess Gallery: It is a wonderful art gallery, which includes art collections of paintings, statues and sculptures belonging to famous artists, such as Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. ^[6]
• The Vatican Museums: It is located in Vatican City , and includes a large collection of art and antiquities belonging to the Popes, in addition to ancient Roman and Egyptian sculptures, and frescoes by Michelangelo. ^[7]
• Museo Nazionale: or the National Museum of Rome, are four museums that contain a large collection of Roman sculptures, coins, frescoes, and inscriptions. ^[7]

The most important public squares in Rome

The city of Rome includes many wonderful public squares and squares, the most important of which are mentioned below: ^[8]

• Piazza San Pietro: Piazza San Pietro, or as it is known as St. Peter’s Square, is located opposite St. Peter’s Basilica, and enjoys the presence of a large number of visitors and tourists, and witnesses the establishment of Easter celebrations, and many Catholic festivals.
• Campo dei Fiori Square: It is a lively square, with many shops, restaurants, cafes, and fruit and vegetable markets.
• Spagna Square : One of the most famous places in Rome, it includes a small fountain designed by the sculptor Bernini, and a wide staircase up to the Trinità dei Monti Church, in addition to the fashion stores in the nearby area. A large number of visitors, tourists and locals resort to this square; For the purpose of relaxation, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.
• Piazza del Popolo: Piazza del Popolo or the People’s Square, one of the largest squares in Italy , is located in the central corner of the old Porta Flaminia, and includes a group of wonderful fountains, three churches, shops, restaurants, and cafes, and overlooks a number of gardens Picturesque.
• Piazza Navona: It is considered one of the most famous places in Rome; It includes many restaurants and cafes, in addition to the presence of the three amazing fountains, one of which is the Fountain of the Four Rivers, which was designed by the most famous international artist, Bernini. ^[9]
• Piazza del Campidoglio: This square is located on top of a hill, and is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the city of Rome; It was designed by Michelangelo, and includes a set of roads, a staircase, and a model of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. ^[10]

the reviewer

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3. ↑ Melanie Renzulli (6-3-2019), “Relics in Rome” , www.tripsavvy.com , Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
4. ↑ Livia Hengel (13-6-2017), “6 Beautiful Parks and Gardens in Rome”، theculturetrip.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
5. ↑ Emma Law (20-11-2019), “The Must-Visit Museums in Rome”، theculturetrip.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
6. ↑ “Museo e Galleria Borghese”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
7. Elizabeth Heath (6-27-2019), ” The 25 Top Attractions in Rome, Italy “، www.tripsavvy.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
8. ↑ Melanie Renzulli (16-4-2019), ” The Top Public Squares (Piazze) in Rome, Italy “، www.tripsavvy.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
9. ↑ “What are the popular places to visit in Rome?”, www.mapsofworld.com,30-6-2018، Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.
10. ↑ “Piazza del Campidoglio”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 17-3-2020. Edited.