Italy’s capital city, the most touristic city of Lazio, is Rome; It is one of the most beautiful cities that all travelers want to visit one day with its hundreds of historical ruins, streets smelling of art and local colors.. With a population of more than 3.5 million and a large area, the city is at the top of the list of the largest capitals in the world; It is home to many works, museums, monuments and sites that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List in its history over two thousand years.. The fact that the city also surrounds the Vatican, the home of the Pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic sect, is one of the biggest reasons why it is one of the most visited capitals.. Many of us have perhaps been many times; I wrote what I said ‘must’ in Journavel for those who haven’t seen it in detail and have just included it in their list.
Colosseum (Colosseo)
Offering a fascinating atmosphere for those who want to experience art on the street, Rome is one of the rare places where you can see the whole thing on foot.. When we put aside the political and geographical features; I think this is a unique capital city where you can see the art history book you read live, a delicious Italian where you can taste the best pizza and drink the best Espresso, a cosmopolitan European that you can jump on your Vespa and explore every inch of your way, and the warmest city you will pass through with real Romans whose facial expressions you will get tired of watching. .
12 Tips for 4 Days for Rome:
1- One of the first places that come to mind when you think of Rome is the Fountain of Love. The famous Trevi Fountain, designed by Nicolò Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci, is one of the most famous urban monuments in the world with its Classical and Baroque style.. A little note to those who will go; Trevi has been in restoration for a while and work is said to continue into fall 2015; next stop, Spain Square. Time to sit and enjoy the surroundings against Bernini’s Barcaccia Fountain on the Spanish Steps.
Fountain of Love (Fontana di Trevi)
Square of Spain (Piazza di Spagna)
2- The Flavianus Amphitheater, which we all know as the Colosseum, A.D.. A giant masterpiece completed in 72. The Colosseum, which had a great place in the social life of the Roman people in history; an iconic landmark that you can visit like an open-air museum today. Entrance to the arena, which hosts various museums inside, is 16 Euros.. During your trip to Rome, you will pay the entrance fee in very few places and in addition to your Colosseum trip of 16 Euros; I would like to point out that it also includes the Roman Forum area on the side of the arena and the Palatine Museum.
Colosseum (Colosseo)
3- The Roman Forum is the center of the ancient Roman city, similar to the ruins of Ephesus in Selcuk. Forum, which was the meeting point of the people, where the trade of the Roman people developed in history, sheds light on the usage areas of social life.. In the area, you can see ancient ruins such as a temple, basilica and market built using stone and marble.
Roman Forum ( Roman Forum)
4- Post-forum direction; Located on the way to Venice Square and the first king of the Kingdom of Italy II.. II, made for Vittorio Emanuele. Monument to Vittorio Emanuele. The monument, whose construction ended in 1925; a magnificent building dazzling with its sculptures. From here, our route is the Capitolini Museum, which is known as the world’s first museum.. The Capitolini takes its visitors on a journey through the history of Rome with its different museums located in three large buildings.
II. Monument to Vittorio Emanuele (Altare della Patria)
5- There are many great basilicas and churches to see in Rome, where every street has an artistic corner there is. Those with limited time, Santa Maria Maggiore and St.. Peter’s Basilica should be prioritized. Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the largest basilicas in Rome, draws attention with its Hellenistic details and mosaics in classical Roman architecture.. The bell tower of the basilica is the tallest in the city.
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore)
6- Navona, one of the most famous squares in the city. Also home to Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, decorated with the most beautiful details of the Baroque Roman style in the middle, the square is full of colorful houses and Roman painters.. While you’re here, you can see the Pamphili Palace in the square and take a breather at the cafes facing each other.
Navona Square (Piazza Navona)
7- Pantheon, one of the best preserved structures in history, is over 2000 years old.. Hadrian’s work; With its Hellenistic architecture and concrete dome, it is considered an example of many works in Western architecture.. The circular space in the dome of the Pantheon, which means ‘all the gods’, was designed to allow the temple to receive light.. The Pantheon, which was originally dedicated to Pagan gods, is used as the Catholic Church today.
Pantheon
8- In addition to the historical buildings of the city, its gardens are just as famous. Villa Borghese, which draws attention with its English-style gardens, and Villa Doria Pamphili, with the title of the largest garden in Rome, are among the places you should see.. Those with plenty of time should add Villa d’Este, one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture, to the list.. Villa d’Este in Tivoli, near Rome.
Villa Borghese
9- The Vatican, one of the five micro-states of Europe; in Rome. The Vatican, the administrative center for the Catholic sect of Christianity, is the smallest country in the world with approximately 1000 people and ruled by the Pope.. It is very easy to go by metro.. On your Vatican day, I recommend you to wear pants and not to wear sleeveless clothes like a singlet.. Otherwise, the Vatican Museum and St.. Peter’s Basilica door.
Vatican Museum (Museo Vaticano)
10- The Vatican Museum, which hosts the largest, most beautiful and special works of art in the world… The Sistine Chapel in the museum and various museums that differ according to their subjects bring art history books to reality. This is a place that transforms. The museum, which you will observe as left, right, up and down as you walk inside, is perhaps the place that deserves to be at the top of your Rome list.
Vatican Museum / School of Athens, Raphael (Museo Vaticano)
11- From Leonardo da Vinci to Bellini, Caravaggio at the Vatican Museum We’re going on a wide-ranging Renaissance tour from Raphael to. Michelangelo’s “Judgment Day” adorning the walls of the Sistine Chapel and the “Creation of Adam” frescoes on the ceiling are the most striking compositions of the chapel.. Buying your ticket online in advance is essential to avoid a long queue.
Vatican Museum (Museo Vaticano)
12- The most magnificent architecture of the Vatican, St.. Peter’s Basilica; Designed by Bramante, Michelangelo, Bernini and Maderno. There are many sculptures and frescoes in the basilica, which took 120 years to build and has a capacity of 60,000 people.. The basilica, where the tomb of St. Peter, one of the twelve apostles, is located, is considered one of the most important places of Christianity.. During your tour of the Basilica, you will also have the chance to see the Swiss guards protecting the Vatican with their special clothes in yellow and purple colors. Do not miss photographing this moment at your last stop in Rome.
St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
