There are many attractions in Italy for a visit which, as a rule. required fee. But these free attractions of Rome will show the city in all its glory:
1. Pantheon
Pantheon - one of the greatest monuments of the Roman Empire. "Temple of the Gods" - a powerful marble building with mighty columns, praise the Roman deities. Previously, there were committed pagan worship, is now under the flagstones of the Pantheon of Italian kings are buried body. Entrance to the Pantheon is free.
2. Cathedral of St. Peter
A visit to the Cathedral of St. Peter - one of the main points in the tourist list of every self-respecting visitor to Rome. To create the world's largest historic Christian Church and the most important center of Catholicism had a hand in such masters as Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini. Literally every inch of the walls inside the cathedral is covered with works of art. Since this is an important religious institution existing for the entrance fee here do not take.
3. Gardens of the Villa Borghese
Luxurious landscape park in the English style, spread out around the palace of the 17th century - one of the favorite holiday destinations of the Romans on lazy sunny weekend. Entrance to museums and galleries, located amidst a park of greenery, will have to pay; but for a stroll among the magnificent alleys, sculptures, pavilions and stunning views of the city from the viewing platforms with the money you have, of course, no one asks.
4. Vatican Museums
Every last Sunday of the month the famous Vatican museums are open free to all visitors from eight in the morning till two days. Waiting your turn, you can see Michelangelo's frescoes, masterpieces of ancient sculpture, ancient manuscripts and other memories of a rich Roman history.
5. All churches
All the churches of Rome are free to visit - only some of them may request a small donation. And see here is, that even if you are far away from religion: it is the oldest of San Clemente, and the magnificent Santa Maria Maggiore, and Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, with paintings by Caravaggio, and dozens of small, obscure churches, that is, the However, striking and architecture and decoration.
6. The Roman Forum
The heart of ancient Rome, which is simply unforgivable to miss. The ancient political and social center of the Eternal City today is a complex of ruins: temples, columns, arches, building Curia ... The only thing is, if desired, will have to pay - for the audio guide, which costs about 4 euros.
7. Fountain Trevi
Trevi Fountain - a famous Roman fountain, created in the 18th century, showing Neptune, standing in a wagon in the form of shells, and Triton. The water in the fountain flows through the aqueduct, built by Emperor Agripoy. According to legend, anyone who glotnet water from this fountain and throw a coin, be sure to return to Rome.
