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12  INTRODUCING ROME CITY ITINERARY

2 days in Rome sites, as well as the Palatine
(pp100–3), where Rome’s
emperors had their palaces.
• Marvel at the treasures Don’t miss the beautiful
in the Vatican Museums 2,000-year-old frescoes in
• See the sights of the the House of Livia (p102).
ancient city, from the
Colosseum to the Palatine Afternoon Take the glass
elevator to the top of the Victor
• Watch the world go by

from the Spanish Steps Emmanuel Monument (p76) for
some of the best views in town.
From here, an easy walk will
lead you via the ancient Portico
Day 1 of Octavia (p154) to Campo de’
Morning Buy tickets online to Fiori (p148) for some people-
avoid the lines at the Vatican watching. Cross Ponte Sisto Baroque Trevi Fountain, one of the most
Museums (pp232–45), the (p212) to the picturesque familiar sights of Rome
largest art collection in the neighborhood of Trastevere
world. Admire Michelangelo’s (pp208–15) for dinner and a Afternoon A short walk from
masterpieces in the Sistine pleasant evening stroll. the Vatican is the imposing
Chapel (pp242–5), then head Castel Sant’Angelo (pp250–51).
to the vast, ornate basilica, Cross Ponte Sant’Angelo to
St. Peter’s (pp228–31). 3 days in Rome browse the antiques shops lining
Via dei Coronari (p128), then
Afternoon Cross the river via • Be awed by the magificent continue on to Rome’s loveliest
the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II interiors of the Pantheon square, Piazza Navona (p122).
to the heart of the historic • Admire the art collection Visit the Pantheon (pp114–15)
downtown. A brisk walk takes of the Borghese family for stunning architecture, before
in all the major sights, from • Make a wish and throw a moving on to Sant’Ignazio di
the Baroque splendor of Loyola (p108) to see the trompe
Piazza Navona (p122) to the coin in the Trevi Fountain l’oeil paintings housed within.
architectural marvel of the
ancient Pantheon (pp114–15). Day 2
Be sure to also visit the Trevi Day 1 Morning Relive Rome’s glorious
Fountain (p161) and the Morning A lifetime is not past by roaming through the
Spanish Steps (pp136–7). enough to see everything in the ancient paths, grandiose arches,
Vatican Museums (pp232–45), and solitary columns of the
Day 2 so focus on highlights such as Forum (pp80–89). Explore the
Morning Take a trip to the the awe-inspiring ancient Palatine (pp100–3), and if you
Colosseum (pp94–7), Rome’s sculpture Laocoön and His Sons have time, climb the terraces
spectacular amphitheater, then (p237), and the Renaissance of the Colosseum (pp94–7).
take a stroll through the Forum treasures in the Raphael Rooms
(pp78–89), once the beating (pp240–41). Finish your visit with Afternoon See layers of history
heart of the Empire. One ticket the magnificent Sistine Chapel at San Clemente (pp188–9),
(buy at the entrance to the (pp242–5) and the grand basilica then walk across the Circus
Forum) grants access to both of St. Peter’s (pp228–31). Maximus (p207) to the beauti-
fully simple church Santa Maria
in Cosmedin (p204). Bustling
Campo de’ Fiori (p148) and lively
Trastevere (pp208–15) are a
pleasant stroll away.
Day 3
Morning Reserve in advance to
visit the magnificent Museo e
Galleria Borghese (pp262–3),
with its masterpieces by Bernini.
Afterward, make your way to
Piazza del Popolo (p139) with
its towering obelisk and
fantastic churches. Join the
crowds on the Spanish Steps
(pp136–7), then throw a coin
The Colosseum, where deadly gladiatorial combat and wild animal fights were once staged in the Trevi Fountain (p161).

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Date 20th August 2012
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