Check out the churches

Rome is mainly associated with being the centre of the Roman Catholic faith so it will come as no surprise to learn that there are hundreds of churches in the city, most of which are Roman Catholic. Couple this faith with the beauty of ancient Roman architecture and you are left with some of the world’s most stunning churches. San Giovanni Laterano is Rome’s cathedral and was once the residence of the pope. This Baroque style church is the site of the first church in Rome and also houses a museum. St. Peter’s Basilica can be found in Vatican City and is the church of the pope as well as one of the most important churches in the world. The highlight of St. Peter’s is its Michelangelo designed dome which you have to pay a fee to climb.
The Pantheon temple date back hundreds of years and it is one of the best preserved buildings of ancient Rome. The Pantheon stands as the most complete Roman structure on earth, having survived for over 20 centuries. Its extraordinary dome is thought of as one of the most important achievements of ancient Roman architecture.

Walk down Via del Corso

Via del Corso is the main street running through the historical centre of Rome. It is also one of the main shopping streets in Rome that is partly pedestrianised.
There are shops of all kinds on Via del Corso but you don’t have to spend a penny to enjoy this street. It boasts a great atmosphere and makes for a great walk.

Enjoy the popular Piazza’s

The city of Rome revolves around its many beautiful and popular piazza’s. Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s largest and possibly most beautiful city squares as it is home to three amazing fountains. Piazza Barberini is a large square in the centre if the city where you will find the Triton Fountain. Piazza di Spagna is home to the famous Spanish Steps, the Barcaccia Fountain and you will also find some of the finest designer shops on Via Condotti which lies just off the piazza. Piazza del Popolo is another large popular Rome square that lies close to Borghese Park and features an authentic Egyptian obelisk. You will also find some great restaurants around this square. Piazza di Campo dei Fiori is another popular square that is probably best experienced during the market hours.

Explore Vatican City

Vatican City is an independent state in Rome covering .44square km’s and is a must see on your trip here. This area is a popular tourist attraction as it is where your will find the seat of the Catholic religion and it is home to the pope, St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum.
A visit here is a great free thing to do in Rome as you can walk around St. Peter’s Square and visit St. Peter’s Basilica. However there is an entry cost if you wish to visit the Vatican Museum or climb Michelangelo’s vast dome in St Peter’s. Once you’ve wandered around Vatican City take a walk down Via della Conciliazione and at the end of this street you will be greeted with a beautiful view of Castel Sant’ Angelo – another amazing architectural structure from ancient Rome.

Trevi Fountain (Piazza di Trevi) and the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)

It may be one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions but this does not take away from its appeal. The Trevi Fountain is a must see on the Rome tourist trail, and to make it even better it’s a great free attraction! Rome’s Trevi Fountain is an amazing work of Baroque art that is a jewel on the city’s tourist trail. The Trevi Fountain is a breathtaking site and don’t forget to throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain to guarantee your return to the Eternal City. Not too far from the Trevi Fountain you will find another of Rome’s iconic attractions – the Spanish Steps. This is another one of Rome’s busy tourist attractions where you will find people on the steps, around the fountain and just relaxing. You will find these elegant steps close to the Spanish embassy which will also explain where the name comes from.