Rome
Rome's Top 5 Tourist Attractions
By Vatican.com
5/17/2018
Rome's Top 5 Tourist Attractions
There is no doubt that Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is rich in museums, gardens, parks, churches, artwork, palaces, temples, theaters villas, basilicas and more. In addition, Rome is also one of the most visited cities in the world. The major reason for the popularity of Rome is its top tourist attractions. The city receives millions of visitors every year from all parts of the world, and the numbers keep increasing over time.
As a whole, there are thousands of tourist attractions in Rome, and it is quite challenging to select the top five attractions. Despite this, the list below represents the top five tourist attraction in Rome, places which cannot be missed even on the shortest of visits to the Rome:
Vatican City: this is the world’s smallest independent state, that has a population of slightly more than 800 residents. Vatican City is home to the Catholic Pope, and it hosts the renowned St. Peter’s Square, Vatican Gardens, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, Vatican Library, and much more. This is where many Catholics gather every Wednesday morning to receive teachings and blessings from the Pope. The city is full of artifacts, architectural structures, spectacular atmosphere, breathtaking sites, etc. Vatican is the only Papal state and it is the center of Catholicism. It is here that you will also meet the legendary Swiss Guards.
Trevi Fountain: this beautiful fountain is a place full of the passion and romance that Italians are famous for. It was designed and completed in the 18th century. It is among the most recognized monuments in Rome, and it has been featured in several movies including Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita of 1960. The monument is visited by many tourists, many of whom throw a coin into the water. According to legends, this is believed to bring good luck. For instance, it is believed that when you throw a coin into the fountain, you will one day come back to Rome.
The Colosseum: it is regarded as a wonder of the medieval world. It is one of the Roman’s biggest amphitheaters. The Colosseum was used a public place, where public spectacles and gladiator contests were held. This magnificent structure is at the center of Rome, and it is among the most visited attractions in the city. It was built around 80AD, and it represents the ancient Roman architecture and engineering abilities.
Pantheon: it is an iconic building in the city of Rome. The temple was originally built by Marcus Agrippa to honor all the gods of Ancient Rome, and it was later rebuilt in the early 2nd century AD. One of the writers, Cassius Dio, states that the name Pantheon comes from the statues of several gods placed around the building.
Piazza Navona: it is one of Rome’s most famous squares (piazzas). It is well known for its impressive Renaissance and Baroque architecture, several fine buildings, churches, monuments and various open-air bars, restaurants, cafes, artists, stalls and pizzerias.
These are among the best tourist attractions in Rome, each of which enjoys millions of tourist visits every year.