In 1492 trips
In 1385 the ruling Wittelsbach family decided to erect a new palace as the Alter Hof had become too small for their …
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Unscheduled - Munich
In 1394 trips
Marienplatz has been at the thick of things ever since the city was founded by Henry the Lion in 1158. It was once a …
In 1334 trips
One of the oldest English-style landscape gardens and one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, the Englischer G …
Unscheduled - Dachau
Unscheduled - Berlin
In 1791 trips
This museum houses a vast collection of artifacts from the ancient world, the crowning glory being the altar from th …
Unscheduled - Florence
In 5807 trips
The Medici family reserved rooms for their prestigious collection during use of the gallery as magistrate's court in …
In 2888 trips
Although the Baptistery's precise origins remain unclear, its foundations are known to date back to Roman times. The …
In 6712 trips
Best known of all Florence's treasures, this glorious bridge was the only one of six spared by the retreating German …
Unscheduled - Rome
In 7994 trips
Visiting Rome for the first time, visitors must experience the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican structure with 50 million …
Thing to Do
viale Vaticano
Rome, 00165
Italy
+39 06 6988 4341
Rome, 00165
Italy
+39 06 6988 4341
Notes
Best time is to go after 12:30pm. Viale Vaticano. Is part of the Vatican Museums.
In 14841 trips
Tradition has it that throwing a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain guarantees a swift return to the wor …
Thing to Do
piazza di Trevi
Rome, 00187
Italy
Rome, 00187
Italy
Notes
Spectacular at night. Allow 20 minutes or so here.
Take bus 62, 85, 95, 175, or 492 to get there.
Take bus 62, 85, 95, 175, or 492 to get there.
In 398 trips
This is one of the best-known spots in Rome, and located in Monte dei Cocci, an area filled with bars and clubs. Art …
In 14843 trips
Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome), the …
Thing to Do
piazza della Rotonda
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 06 6830 0230
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 06 6830 0230
Notes
Designed and built from 118 to 125 A.D.
Take bus 30, 40, 60, 62, 64, 70, 85, 87, or 492 to get there from the Colosseum.
Nearby is a candy shop named "Gelateria Della Palma". Via della Maddalena 20-23 Phone Number: 06-68806752.
Take bus 30, 40, 60, 62, 64, 70, 85, 87, or 492 to get there from the Colosseum.
Nearby is a candy shop named "Gelateria Della Palma". Via della Maddalena 20-23 Phone Number: 06-68806752.
In 18035 trips
No visit to Rome is complete without seeing its magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheater with seating for 55,000 t …
Thing to Do
piazza del Colosseo
Rome, 00184
Italy
+39 06 3996 7700
Rome, 00184
Italy
+39 06 3996 7700
Notes
"Disturbing former function a sa theater of slaughter". Gladiators and "bestiarii" (animal fighters) fough to the death, hoping to someday win their freedom, but fewer than 100 men did in its 400 year history.
If there's a long line, just walk around the exterior. Spend no more than 30-45 minutes.
Visit Roman Forum first and walk all the way through it. At the end is the Temple of Venus and Rome . Walk through the Arch of Constantine to get to the Colusseum
If there's a long line, just walk around the exterior. Spend no more than 30-45 minutes.
Visit Roman Forum first and walk all the way through it. At the end is the Temple of Venus and Rome . Walk through the Arch of Constantine to get to the Colusseum
In 10013 trips
The Forum Romanum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable …
Thing to Do
via dei Fori Imperiali
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 06 3996 7700
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 06 3996 7700
Notes
From Campidoglio, take bus 30, 40, 62, 64, 70, 87, 170, or 492 to get to the Roman Forum.
Is one of the most historically significant archaeological sites. Contains the remains of 2,000-year old temples, law courts, and victory monuments. Speeches, political decisions and market activities took place here.
Spend only 30-45 minutes here, walking straight through so you can get to the Colosseum.
Is one of the most historically significant archaeological sites. Contains the remains of 2,000-year old temples, law courts, and victory monuments. Speeches, political decisions and market activities took place here.
Spend only 30-45 minutes here, walking straight through so you can get to the Colosseum.
Unscheduled - Terrasini
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Unscheduled - Italy
In 1817 trips
Reorganization of Piazza del Campidoglio began in 1539 as part of a plan undertaken by Pope Paul III. It was the fir …
Thing to Do
Piazza del Campidoglio
Italy, NY 00186
United States
Italy, NY 00186
United States
Notes
Take bus 30, 40, 62, 64, 70, 87, 95, 170, 492 or 628 to Piazza dell'Ara Coeli and climb the stairs to Piazza del Campidoglio.
Allow only 15-30 minutes here.
Allow only 15-30 minutes here.
Unscheduled - Paris
In 18789 trips
Distinguished architect I. M. Pei has constructed this 450-seat, oak paneled auditorium. It fuses state-of-the-art a …
In 22129 trips
Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at 300 me …