Places to explore in Rome
Build real days in Rome from a broader mix of sights, museums, architecture, parks, markets, neighbourhoods, and food stops from the existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline places
Ara Pacis Museum
Designed by Richard Meier, this imposing, light-filled museum showcases an ornate Roman altar.
Arch of Constantine
Arch of Constantine is in P.za del Colosseo, Roma RM.
Capitoline Museums
Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
Galleria Borghese
Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.
Galleria Colonna
Private palace, mostly Baroque but dating to 1300s, with frescoed hall & Old Masters art collection.
Museums and cultural stops
Leonardo Da Vinci Experience Museum
Exhibition celebrating Leonardo's talent, with model flying machines & copies of famed paintings.
Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.
Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi
Neoclassical residence built for a former Pope's nephew now housing Museum of Rome exhibitions.
Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps
15th-century palace housing Renaissance artworks & antiquities, Greek & Roman sculptures & library.
National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.
National Museum of the Middle Ages
National Museum of the Middle Ages is a Museum in Rome.
Architecture and landmarks
Janiculum Hill
This historic, well-known hilltop terrace offers panoramic views of Rome.
Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
Parks and outdoor places
Bioparco di Roma
Zoo with elephants & Komodo dragons, animal feeding sessions, a theater & summer camp for children.
Botanical Garden of Rome
7,000 plant species from around the world, plus fountains, a bamboo grove & a Japanese tea garden.
Colle Oppio and Terme di Traiano Park
Large public park featuring ancient monuments including Trajan's baths & the ruins of Nero's house.
Giardino degli Aranci
Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.
Villa Borghese
Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.
Villa Doria Pamphili
Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.
Food, markets, and local stops
Trajan's Market
Trajan's Market is a terraced complex of ancient shops and administrative spaces cut into the slopes beside Trajan's Forum. Its galleries give the Imperial Fora a more legible, architectural scale.
Borghetto Flaminio Market
Pre-owned & vintage clothing, accessories & jewelry is available from this funky market.
Campagna Amica Market
Farmers & food producers from the local region bring their products to this market for sale.
Vintage Market Roma
Vintage Market Roma is a Clothing Store in Rome.
Sciascia Caffè 1919
Sciascia Caffè 1919 is a bar in n.80/a, Roma RM that is best used as an evening stop, with the main draw in drinks, room energy, and late-day atmosphere.
Bar San Calisto
Italian beers, long drinks & cream-topped coffee granita at a down-to-earth bar opened in the 1960s.
More Rome places
Browse the wider Sortie collection of sights, museums, food, culture, parks, and local places.
Appian Way Regional Park
The Appian Way Regional Park follows Rome's ancient southern road through a landscape of ruins, umbrella pines, aqueducts, and open countryside. It is a slower, half-day counterpoint to the dense historic centre.
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is Rome's cathedral and one of the city's most important churches, with a monumental interior, ancient associations, and a quieter setting beyond the central tourist circuit.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
One of Rome's great basilicas, Santa Maria Maggiore combines a vast fifth-century foundation with glittering mosaics, a richly layered interior, and a location that works well with the Esquilino and Monti districts.
Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls
The Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls is a historic pilgrimage church rebuilt after wartime damage, with an atmospheric cemetery and an important place in Rome's Christian landscape. It rewards a deliberate visit beyond the core.
Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls
The Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls is one of Rome's major pilgrimage churches, known for its long nave, portrait medallions of the popes, and spacious cloister. Allow extra time for the trip south of the centre.
Basilica of Saint Sabina
Santa Sabina sits high on the Aventine in a sixth-century basilica whose restrained interior and wooden doors make it a calmer alternative to Rome's grander church stops. Combine it with the Aventine's viewpoints and gardens.
Basilica of San Clemente
San Clemente rewards visitors with a rare descent through Rome's layers: a richly decorated medieval basilica above an earlier church and a still older Roman complex. It is a compact but unusually deep historic visit.
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is a major Roman church built around relics associated with the Passion. Its quieter interior and unusual collection make it a worthwhile stop for travellers exploring the Esquilino.
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