Things to do in Rome
Rome is by far
one of the most exotic places to visit any time. A mixture of cultural beauty, architectural
heritage, religious significance and love, Rome is a place you can go to with
your friends, family, loved ones or even alone. This time, we are not here to
tell you where to visit in Rome about things that you will usually find
anywhere else. The colosseum, etc are not on our list this time.
To provide you
with a unique experience, we have listed
down some extraordinary things you can do or visit in Rome, that most
tourists and travellers don’t know about. Get ready for the unique journey
ahead. If you want to search for some exotic Rome accommodation, you can
visit vacation saga and pick up your favourite. It is the best options to rent
in Rome.
1.
Santo Stefano Rotondo
If you are
planning Rome vacations, then the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo should
be definitely on your itinerary. It Is one of the largest and oldest circular
churches in the world. Built on top of a Mithraic temple dating back to 2nd
century, this church was itself built in the 5th century AD. It is
dedicated to St. Stephen, who Is considered to be the first martyr. The
beautiful frescoes, the portraits and the paintings are going to blow your
breath away. The church is closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday timing is
between 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 pm To 5 PM.
2.
St. Clement Basilica
If you love
exploring the unexplored, this three-tiered complex at St. Clement Basilica is
a perfect place for you. It dates back to the 6h century AD. Upon entry, you
will see the beautiful basilica interior with its majestic paintings and work.
For an added fees then you can explore the excavations on the lower level. This
part was destroyed by the Normal invaders. In the third level, you will find a 1st-century Roman house and a temple to Mithras which is majestic.
You can hear the sound of the subterranean river flowing through this drain.
3.
St. Peter’s Dome
No, we are not
telling you to visit St. peter's Dome, but rather experience is an optical
illusion from far away. If you go and watch the dome from a long hilltop road
end, the dome appears to be huge and majestic. As you start walking towards it,
the dome will start to appear smaller to the point, where it is almost
tiny. This is basically due to the
layout of this building. when watched from a moving vehicle, this illusion can
be captured at its best.
4.
Oldest and longest road of Rome
Yes, Via Appia
Antica is the oldest and longest road in Rome. It stretches to the southeast
Italy till Brindisi. It was one of the most important Roman roads
strategically. This road is named after Appius Claudius Caecus, who completed the
first 90 km construction of this road around 310 BC. The road now is
surrounded by gorgeous pines, shrubs and grassy fields. The three major catacombs
on the way are San Callisto, San Sebastiano and Santa Domitilla. You can visit at least one of them during your visit here. This road is closed to traffic on
Sundays, so there are mostly pedestrians here. It will be the best day to reach
here.
5.
Baroque Palace
This beautiful
and majestic peace of construction was commissioned to celebrate the Barberini
family’s rise to power around the 16th century. The large and majestic
fresco and paintings inside the palace will leave you wondering about its
beauty. The three most famous works of San Francis in Meditation, Narcissus
and Judith Beheading Holophernes by Caravaggio cannot be missed at any cost.
These are the paintings you will hardly find anywhere else, but match the
glamour to any other famous one.
6.
Walk around the streets
Yes, Rome is not
just about visiting historical monuments. Its streets and lanes are as
beautiful as its history. If you want to witness the beauty of Rome streets, go
on the other side of the Tiber river, towards Trastevere. It was originally the
home of the working class, but now it has some of the most beautiful streets in
Rome. The rusty orange buildings with cobbled streets are something that
cannot be missed at any cost.
For doing these
things, you might want to have a lengthy period for your Rome vacations. Apart
from searching for Rome accommodation to rent in Rome, you will
also have to visit the conventional tourist places because they are no less.
For other extra days, you can convert your experience into a unique one by
visiting the places mentioned above. These places will give you an untouched
feeling which no one else gets usually.