Italy’s capital is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture on display. Ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, boasts St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Colosseum

Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena

Pantheon

Landmark Roman church & historic tombs

Trevi Fountain

Iconic 18th-century sculpted fountain

Spanish Steps

Iconic baroque stairway & meeting place

Roman Forum

Excavated heart of the Roman Empire

St. Peter's Basilica

World’s largest basilica of Christianity

Piazza Navona

Elegant square with a fountain & bars

Sistine Chapel

Chapel, Michelangelo, museum, painting, Raphael

Vatican Museums

Papal palace Renaissance art treasures