There are lot of things to see, but you expect also some time to stroll. Rome has plenty of so many treasures, including some hidden discovered to the random walk improvised alley of innocuous appearance. Miss nor compelling.
1 Vatican
It is here that the cruel Nero martyrisait the early Christians of Rome, on the ground of the Ager Vaticanus. Among them was St-Pierre, whose tomb is located below the monumental eponymous Cathedral. Don't miss the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes by Michelangelo.
2 Trastevere
The left bank of Rome, so conducive to making stunning photographs of beauty, houses numerous contemporary art galleries and an incredible number of restaurants. It is here you can find the trasteverini, these inhabitants of Rome regarded as direct descendants of the original inhabitants of the city.
3 The Palatine Hill
With its tranquil atmosphere and its views breathtaking, the Palatine soft power is obvious. In addition to the visit of the scattered ruins (the Palace of Flavi, Domus Augustana) Hill, you can also visit the Palatine Museum.
4 San Lorenzo and he Pigneto
San Lorenzo is the venue of highly engaged young people left. In its origins, a poor neighbourhood of 19th century including the fight against fascism was one of the characteristics of its inhabitants. Now is the gathering place of artists, hippies and activists from all sides, mixed students from nearby La Sapienza, campus.
5 The Via Appia
Via Appia, lined with cypresses, is an ancient Roman road, the first to have been paved. It is the best conserved, whereas historical vestiges along. Sunday is ideal for its discovery, the track being day closed to traffic.
6. Roman panoramas
Perched on one of the 7 hills of the city, was the angry impression that Rome was created specifically to provide these wonderful panoramas.
7 Summer festivals
Puccini against a backdrop of ancient, Herbie Hancock in the glow of the stars. From June to September, open-air festivals multiply, turning the eternal city a huge open-air scene. The Roman forum, the Colisée… each site becomes a show host.
8. The Museum of the Piazza Del Campidoglio Capitol
It is simply the first public museum in the world, created on the initiative of Pope Sixtus IV, who donated for a few statues in bronze, including Etruscan, origin that can still be admired today in 1471.
9 Museo e Galleria Borghese
There are excellent, good art, museums and, on another planet, we find the Museo e Galleria Borghese. This museum is the result of bulimia arts of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who retreated at nothing to get the parts he wanted, to imprison the owners of the paintings that he wanted to add to his collection.
10 Galleria Doria Pamphilj
Superb private collection composed, among others, works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, Tintoretto, Brueghel, Bernini and Velázquez. You can admire in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, including audio guide free tell you vividly crisp anecdotes which took place within its walls.
Information practices
• Rome Tourist Office website
• Guide to Rome
• Prepare your trip to Italy and Rome: hotels, vols…
• Rent a car at http://www.sixtblog.fr/tourisme-voyages/top-10-des-lieux-a-visiter-a-rome
By Maxime Vincent posted 11/30/2010 travel Note: non-observed
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