Rome Things to Do Tips by Jim_Eliason

National Etruscan Museum Villa Borghese Review

Housed in a 16th century palace of Pope Julius III, this is the world's largest collection of Estruscan Artifacts. The Estruscan were the Central Italian culture that preceded the Roman culture.

Address: Piazza di Villa Giulia

Directions: Northern section of Villa Borghese.

Phone: 06 322 65 71

Piazza Spagna Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps Review

Judging by the crowd of tourist this is Rome's most visited sight. The world famous Spanish stairs are here along with every single person visiting Rome at the time(even in the pouring rain!).

Address: Piazza di Spagna

Directions: Metro Line A Spagna

Galleria Borghese Villa Borghese Review

This is the private collection of the world famous Borghese family who produced many Renaisance Popes. It contains many of Bernini's best sculpture.

The museum limits the amount of visitors at one time and it is neccessary to get reservations for a day and time. To get reservations see http://www.ticketeria.it/quick_reserve-eng.html

No pictures are allowed inside so here are a few of the outside of this magnificent mansion.

Address: Villa Borghese

Website: http://www.galleriaborghese.it

Piazza Chiesa Nuova Chiesa Nuova Review

The 'new' church was built in 1575 by Filippo Neri and include a work by Rubens

Directions: Corso Vitt Emanualle

Tiber river Tevere - Tiber River & Bridges Review

Like the Seine in Paris, the Tiber splits Rome in half and in ancient times provided the highway out of Rome.

Porta Pia Porta Pia Review

This city gate was designed by Michelangelo ,in 1561, and sits along the city walls on Via 20 Settembre. This was the last large architectural work by Michelangelo.

Address: Piazza Porta Pia

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli Review

This church was designed by Michelangelo and built into the Diocletian Baths. Many of the orignal bath features are preserved.

Address: Piazza Replubblica

Directions: Metro line A Repubblica

Piazza Di Repubblica Museo Nazionale Romano Review

This square sits just north of the main train station and houses many historical sites and museums. The National Museum has building in both the east and South side of the Piazza.

Address: Piazza Di Repubblica

Directions: Metro Line A Repubblica

Augustus Masoleum Mausoleo di Augusto Review

The final resting place of the Emperor Augustus sits along the Tiber river. It was built in 28 BC and like Hadrian's was used as a fortress in the middle ages.

Address: Piazza Augusto Impertore

Piazza Navona Piazza Navona Review

One of Rome's largest and most opulent piazza's is the Piazza Navona. The masterpiece of this piazza is a fountain by Bernini. The Piazza is lined with tourist restaurants and shops.

Address: Piazza Navona