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3 Days in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Carlos Sbardelotto

Carlos Sbardelotto

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Rome, exploring iconic landmarks like the Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Colosseum. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Eternal City.

Day 1
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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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St. Angelo Bridge
Pedestrian bridge, built in 134 A.D., with travertine marble fascias & spanning the River Tiber.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
16 - 23 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Day 2
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$ 4

St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Day 3
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$43

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$ 4

Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$43
18 - 27 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $50 In total

Activities & Food:$43
Transport:$7