Historic sites in Rome

Historical sites in Rome : Site Index

• Acqua Marcia
  Acqua Marcia is an ancient aqueduct of Rome built in the first century BC.
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• Arch of Constantine
  The Arch of Constantine was a triumphal arch built by the Emperor Constantine the Great in 315AD.
  

• Arch of Janus
  The Arch of Janus is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch and historic site in Rome.
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• Arch of Septimius Severus
  The Arch of Septimus Severus is a Roman triumphal arch built by the Emperor Septimus Severus to celebrate his military victories.
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• Arch of Titus
  The Arch of Titus is a Roman triumphal arch built by the Emperor Domitian to commemorate the victories of his elder brother, Emperor Titus.
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• Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
  Area Sacra di Largo Argentina is the site of four Ancient Roman temples.
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• Atrium Vestae
  The Atrium Vestae in the Roman Forum was home to Ancient Rome’s only holy priestesses.
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• Aula Ottagona
  Part of the vast 4th century Baths of Diocletian, the Aula Ottagona is probably the best preserved original structure.
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• Basilica Aemelia
  Basilica Aemelia was a commercial building of Ancient Rome located in the Forum.
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• Basilica Julia
  Basilica Julia was an Ancient Roman courthouse in Rome’s Forum.
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• Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine
  A well preserved historic sites in Rome, the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine was an Ancient Roman meeting house, the remains of which stand in the Roman Forum.
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• Baths of Caracalla
  The Baths of Caracalla were an Ancient Roman public baths and leisure complex and remain well-preserved.
  

• Baths of Diocletian
  The huge Baths of Diocletian complex was built in the early 4th century and covers a vast area. Today elements can be seen in a number of buildings, including the National Museum of Rome.
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• Capuchin Crypt
  The Capuchin Crypt in Rome is an eerie underground vault, located beneath a medieval church, which contains the macabre remains of 4,000 Capuchin monks.
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• Castel Sant Angelo
  Castel Sant Angelo was the tomb of the Roman Emperor Hadrian later used as a fort.
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• Catacombs of San Callisto
  The Catacombs of San Callisto are the largest and most famous of Rome’s Christian catacombs.
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• Chiesa del Gesu
  The Chiesa del Gesu is an historic church in Rome notable for its artistic decorations, particularly its ceiling frescoes, and its place as the centre of the Catholic Jesuit Order.
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• Circus Maximus
  One of the most famous historic sites in Rome, the Circus Maximus was the main sports stadium of Ancient Rome.
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• Circus of Maxentius
  The Circus of Maxentius is one of the best preserved Ancient Roman arenas in Rome.
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• Curia Julia
  The Curia Julia was the senate house in Ancient Rome and part of the Roman Forum.
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• Domus Augustana
  Domus Augustana was the palace of Ancient Rome’s emperors on the Palatine Hill.
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• Flavian Palace
  An important historical attraction in Rome, the Flavian Palace on the Palatine Hill was where Roman emperors held official functions.
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• Forum of Augustus
  The Forum of Augustus was built by the Roman emperor to celebrate avenging Caesar’s assassins.
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• Forum of Caesar
  The Forum of Caesar was the first of the Imperial Forums built in Ancient Rome.
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• Forum of Trajan
  The Forum of Trajan was one of the Imperial Forums of Ancient Rome.
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• Hadrian’s Villa
  Hadrian’s Villa, or Villa Adriana, is perhaps the best-preserved Roman villa complex in the world. The site covers almost 250 acres and consists of over 30 buildings and a number of other points of interest.
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• Ludus Magnus
  The preserved ruins of Ancient Rome’s largest and most prestigious gladiator training school, located next to the Colosseum in central Rome.
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• Mamertine Prison
  The Mamertine Prison was an Ancient Roman prison in which Saints Peter and Paul may have been held.
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• Mausoleum of Augustus
  One of the most interesting of Rome’s historic sites, the Mausoleum of Augustus was the tomb of Rome’s first emperor.
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• Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella
  The Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella is a 1st century BC tomb turned medieval fortress.
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• Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
  The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II celebrates the first king to rule a unified Italy.
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• Musei Capitolini
  The Musei Capitolini in Rome host a huge wealth of artifacts and exhibits from the ancient, medieval and renaissance periods.
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• Ostia Antica
  One of the lesser known historic sites of Rome, the site of Ostia Antica contains the ruins of the port of ancient Rome and visitors can view some amazingly well preserved remains of the settlement.
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• Palace of Septimius Severus
  The Palace of Septimius Severus was magnificent extension of the Domus Augustana on the Palatine.
  

• Palatine Hill
  The Palatine Hill is known as the birthplace of Rome. It houses some of the city’s most impressive ancient sites and is one of the most important historical places in Rome.
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• Palazzo dei Conservatori
  Palazzo dei Conservatori displays numerous important classical pieces. Part of the Musei Capitolini.
  

• Palazzo Nuovo
  The Palazzo Nuovo is an archaeological museum of Ancient Greek and Roman art. Part of the Musei Capitolini.
  

• Pantheon
  The Pantheon in Rome is one of the most famous and well-preserved ancient buildings in the world.
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• Ponte Rotto
  Ponte Rotto is the remaining arch of a second century BC Roman Republic bridge.
  

• Pyramid of Cestius
  An amazing ancient site in Rome, the The Pyramid of Cestius is a tomb dating back to Ancient Rome.
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• Roman Forum
  The Roman Forum was the very centre of ancient Rome. Throughout the lifespan of Roman civilisation the Forum served as the focus of political, civic and religious life.
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• San Clemente
  One of the more hidden of Rome’s historic sites, San Clemente is a church built atop a series of fourth and third century BC ruins.
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• San Giovanni in Laterano
  San Giovanni in Laterano is Rome’s cathedral, originally founded by Constantine the Great.
  

• Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
  An impressive 16th century church in Rome, built by Michelangelo using the structural remains of the ancient Baths of Diocletian.
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• Santa Maria in Trastevere
  Santa Maria in Trastevere is thought to have been the first Christian church in Rome.
  

• St Peter’s Basilica
  St Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest of Christian sites with a history dating back to Ancient Rome.
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• St Sebastian Catacombs
  The St. Sebastian Catacombs are some of the earliest of the Christian catacombs in Rome.
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• Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
  The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is one of the best preserved of the historical structures in the Roman Forum.
  

• Temple of Caesar
  The Temple of Caesar was built in honour of Julius Caesar. Its altar remains in the Roman Forum.
  

• Temple of Castor and Pollux
  The Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum was built following a military victory.
  

• Temple of Concord
  The Temple of Concord was an Ancient Roman temple in Rome’s Forum.
  

• Temple of Saturn
  The Temple of Saturn was the site of the national treasury of Ancient Rome, the ruins of which stand in the Roman Forum.
  

• Temple of Venus and Rome
  The Temple of Venus and Rome was created under Hadrian and is located in the Roman Forum.
  

• Temples of the Forum Boarium
  The Temples of the Forum Boarium are two second century BC Roman republic temples.
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• The Ara Pacis Museum
  A really interesting place to visit, the Ara Pacis Museum displays the Emperor Augustus’s Altar of Peace.
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• The Claudio Aqueduct - Rome
  The Claudio Aqueduct is an Ancient Roman aqueduct which served Rome from 52 AD.
  

• The Colosseum
  Once the largest amphitheatre of Ancient Rome where gladiators, criminals and lions alike fought for their lives, the Colosseum remains a world renowned, iconic symbol of the Roman Empire. The most famous historic sites in Rome.
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• The Felice Aqueduct - Rome
  The Felice Aqueduct in Rome dates back to the sixteenth century.
  

• The House of Augustus
  The House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill was the home of Rome’s first emperor.
  

• The House of Livia
  An interesting place to see, the House of Livia was the home of Augustus’s third wife
  

• The Palatine Hill Stadium
  The Palatine Hill Stadium was part of the imperial palace of Ancient Rome’s emperors.
  

• The Palatine Museum
  The Palatine Museum exhibits ancient finds from the famous Palatine Hill in Rome.
  

• The Protestant Cemetery of Rome
  The Protestant Cemetery of Rome is the final resting place of famous non-Catholic poets, artists and philosophers.
  

• The Regia
  The Regia in Rome’s Forum was a royal residence turned office of the Pontifex Maximus.
  

• The Spanish Steps
  A famous tourist destination, the Spanish Steps are an eighteenth century staircase and a focal point for Rome’s visitors.
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• The Temple of Vesta
  The Temple of Vesta was an Ancient Roman shrine now found on the Roman Forum.
  

• The Trevi Fountain
  One of the most famous historic sites of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is Rome’s largest and most iconic fountain.
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• Theatre of Marcellus
  The partially-preserved remains of one of the most important theatres in ancient Rome, built by Julius Caesar and Augustus.
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• Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker
  The Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker is an impressive ancient tomb dating back to 30BC.
  

• Trajan’s Markets
  Trajan’s Markets was an Ancient Roman administrative centre located on Trajan’s Forum.
  

• Vatican Museums
  The Vatican Museums house a comprehensive collection of artwork and historical pieces from throughout history.
  Photo by archer10 (Dennis) (cc)

• Via Appia Antica
  Via Appia Antica, built in 312 BC, is one of the most important roads leading to Rome.
  Photo by Oggie Dog (cc)

• Villa dei Quintili
  An amazing historical site, Villa dei Quintili is an extremely well-preserved second century AD villa in Rome’s suburbs.
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