THE HIGHLIGHTS

History is omni-present in almost every street and on almost every piazza in Rome. Throughout the centuries, the city has been the home of emperors and kings, cardinals and priests, painters and sculptors. Of course the city was the glorious capital of the Roman Empire and still is the capital of the Catholic Church. But is also houses some of the most exuberant and world-famous baroque treasures. Click on one of the categories below for the most special, interesting and spectacular places that determine Rome's monumental heritage to humanity.

Highlights of Antiquity
For twelve centuries Rome was the capital of one of the greatest empires of history. From the Colosseum to the Roman Forum, and from the Via Appia to the Pantheon: many of the city's highlights date back to ancient times and make Rome sometimes feel like a classical open-air museum.

Jewels of Baroque
Often in sharp contrast with the monumental rigor of ancient monuments is the city's baroque exuberance of the Piazza Navona or the Trevi Fountain.

Wonders of Religion
As the capital of the Catholic world and the home of the Pope, Rome has to offer an almost never ending list of beautiful churches and religious monuments, including the spectacular Basilica of Saint Peter and the Vatican Museums.