Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome
byBuilt in 1605, the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.
Religious sites/buildings
San Pietro in Montorio and the Tempietto
byThe Church of San Pietro in Montorio and the Donato Bramante’s little temple.
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
byA treasure-trove of artistic gems by Caravaggio, Raphael, Bernini and more. Santa Maria del Popolo is a must-visit for any art enthusiast.
The Pantheon of Rome: The Oldest, best preserved Roman Building
byAmong Rome’s best preserved historic monuments, the Pantheon is one of the most visited “must-see’ locations in Rome.
Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
byA Must See in Rome: San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, one of four papal basilicas, where each of the popes dating back to Saint Peter is awarded a circular mosaic portrait around the internal walls of the basilica.
The Papal Palace and Gardens of Castel Gandolfo
byGo on a day trip to to Castel Gandolfo to visit the Papal Palace and Gardens, known as the pope’s summer residence.
What to wear to the Vatican
byKeep in mind that if you don’t comply with the dress code, you’ll be denied access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Must-See: The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
byDesigned by Michelangelo himself, the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri was built into the ruins of the famous Diocletian Baths, deriving its name from a legend of Christian martyrs who died during its construction.
The Church of St. Louis of the French
byThe Church of San Luigi dei Francesi is the national church in Rome of France, famous for the three paintings by Caravaggio dedicated to San Matteo and for the frescoes by Domenichino.
Sant’Ignazio Church in Rome
byThe Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius in Rome
The Church of San Pietro in Vincoli
bySan Pietro in Vincoli: a Church located in the neighbourhood of Monti in Rome
Guide to managing the Vatican in a day
byWhen visiting Rome for only a few days, adding the Vatican to the schedule can seem a bit daunting. Yet, there is a way to manage your time. Here’s how to navigate the Vatican in one day (or less).
Follow the Frescoes of Rome
byRome has some of the most astonishing frescos in the world, ranging from ancient roman villa interiors, to eighteenth century wall tapestries.
Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
byLocated behind the hidden walls of Palazzo alla Sapienza, this Baroque marvel is very hard to spot from the outside.