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Afternoon Stroll to the Capitol,
the world’s first public museum,
Palazzo Nuovo, (pp70–71) for
Greek and Roman sculpture, and
the Palazzo dei Conservatori
(pp72–3) for paintings by great
artists such as Titian, Veronese,
Rubens, and Caravaggio. Stop at
the nearby Victor Emmanuel
Monument (p76) for some truly
magnificent views of the city.

5 days in Rome
Santa Maria in Trastevere, with its 12th-century apse mosaic of the Coronation of the Virgin
• View Michelangelo’s
stunning Pietà in St. Peter’s Cosmedin (p204), and visit the Afternoon Ride a bicycle or
• Bike along the monument- well-preserved Temples of the take a walk along the Via Appia
lined Via Appia Antica Forum Boarium (p205). Explore Antica (p267), with sights along
the much-recycled Theater the way including the Tomb of
• Delight in Tivoli’s ancient
of Marcellus (p153) and finish Cecilia Metella (p268) and lots
and Renaissance villas
with a visit to the Ghetto and of spine-chilling catacombs.
Synagogue (p154). Look for a
hidden gem, Fontana delle Day 5
Day 1 Tartarughe (p152), nearby. Morning Take a trip out of the
Morning Walk in the footsteps city and explore the historic hill
of popes through the art-filled Day 3 town of Tivoli (p270) and the
Vatican Museums (pp232–45) Morning Stroll through leafy surrounding area. Be sure to
to the Sistine Chapel (pp242–5). Villa Borghese (p260–61) to visit Renaissance Villa d’Este
Take in the wonders of St. Peter’s work up an appetite for the (p270), with its world-famous
(pp228–31), with Michelangelo’s glorious art at the Museo e gardens bursting with fountains
famous sculpture Pietà, his Galleria Borghese (pp262–3). and water features, sculptures,
soaring dome, and Bernini’s Check out the panoramic view and manicured hedges.
bronze masterpiece baldacchino. from the Pincio Gardens (p138)
Take a tour of the Necropolis before winding down to Piazza Afternoon Wander the
where St. Peter is buried. del Popolo (p139). Explore the sprawling ruins of Hadrian’s
square’s famous church, Santa Villa (p271), 4 miles (6 km)
Afternoon Visit the ancient, Maria del Popolo (pp140–41), southwest of Tivoli, the
medieval, and Renaissance site with works by Caravaggio and emperor’s 2nd-century AD
of Castel Sant’Angelo (pp250– Raphael. The elegant Rococo summer retreat. It boasts pools,
51), before crossing the river Spanish Steps (pp136–7) are theaters, baths, libraries, and
to the French national church just around the corner. gymnasiums. The grounds of the
San Luigi dei Francesi (p124), villa are great for a picnic.
where three Caravaggio Afternoon Treat yourself to
masterworks are on display. ice cream en route to the iconic
Trevi Fountain (p161). Continue
Day 2 your walk at a leisurely pace to
Morning Take the elevator to the Pantheon (pp114–15) to
the top of the Victor Emmanuel explore its airy interiors. Next,
Monument (p76) for wonderful visit the historic square Campo
views, and to check out the de’ Fiori (p148) and walk over
layout of the ruins of the Ponte Sisto (p212) to gaze at
Forum (pp78–89), the Palatine medieval mosaics in Santa
(pp100–3), and the Colosseum Maria in Trastevere (p214–15).
(pp94–7). Then head down to
see the ancient remains of these Day 4
amazing historic sites close up. Morning Visit the lowest level
of San Clemente (pp188–9),
Afternoon Marvel at the where the ancient rites of
sheer enormity of the Circus Mithraism were practiced. Not
Maximus (p207). Just around far away, the Baths of Caracalla
the corner, find the Bocca della (p199) give an idea of ancient Corinthian columns of the Temple of Castor
Verità in Santa Maria in Roman bathing facilities. and Pollux, rebuilt in AD 6, in the Forum

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