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A Week in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Dragana Komlenić

Dragana Komlenić

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and vibrant culture of the Eternal City in this 6-day itinerary.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$0

Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$43

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$ 7

Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$43
11 - 14 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$70

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$ 4

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$70
16 - 20 min

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Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$43

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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
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$43
Day 5
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$0

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$ 4

Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$55

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$ 7

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$28
16 - 20 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Villa d'Este
Grand 16th-century cardinal's villa in exotic hillside gardens with elaborate fountains & grottoes.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$210
Transport:$24