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A Week in Rome: Unveiling the Eternal City

Daniel Henao

Daniel Henao

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the ancient ruins, magnificent basilicas, and vibrant piazzas that make Rome truly eternal.

Trip to Rome

Day 1
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$0

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$ 5

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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
11 - 16 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.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$42

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$ 5

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$41
16 - 20 min

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Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$105

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$ 5

Vatican Museums
Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$105
15 - 18 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$ 5

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
5 - 8 min

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Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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 5
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$105

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$ 5

Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$41
14 - 17 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$64
Day 6
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$64

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$ 5

Park of the Aqueducts
Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Arch of Constantine
A 21m-high Roman structure made up of 3 arches decorated with figures & battle scenes.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $345 In total

Activities & Food:$315
Transport:$30