St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Inside the Vatican City, stands the St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, with a total area of 23 thousand square meters. The beating heart of Catholicism, every year attracts millions of pilgrims who come from all over the world to pray and wish for a blessing from the Pope.
The major architects of the time, including Bramante, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, worked on its construction, which took more than a century (1506-1626).
In the chapels, there are excellent works such as the Pietà by Michelangelo, in the middle under the dome stands the Bernini's Baldacchino. The exterior is scenographically defined by the square and the colonnade. The monumental dome dominates the façade, consisting of two superimposed caps on the model of the cathedral of Florence.
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St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Inside the Vatican City, stands the St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, with a total area of 23 thousand
Trevi Fountain
It is certainly one of the most famous fountains in the world, immortalized in the photos of anyone who has visited the city, protagonist of one of the most famous scenes of cinema in “La Dolce Vita”: the Trevi Fountain is one of the symbols of Rome.
Trastevere district
When you come to Rome to admire the countless wonders, it is highly recommended that you take the time to visit the Trastevere district, one of the most evocative and authentic.
Castel Sant’Angelo
Located on the banks of the Tiber River and just a few steps from the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is one of Rome’s most famous monuments.
Pantheon
Pantheon Il Pantheon, tempio di tutti gli dei, venne eretto nel primo secolo a.C. dal generale romano Marco Agrippa, il cui nome è riportato nell’iscrizione “Marcus Agrippa, Lucii filius, consul
