Rome History and Culture — Rome Travel Guides
Rome is so much more than just the best known historical attractions. Let us take you on a tour of the rest of Rome, covering architecture, history, festivals, traditions, and cuisine.
Jun 24, 2026
Keats-Shelley House in Rome is a museum dedicated to Romantic poets, located steps from the Spanish Steps with detailed exhibits and period furnishings.
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Jun 22, 2026
MAXXI is Rome’s national museum of 21st-century art and architecture, housed in Zaha Hadid’s angular building at Via Guido Reni 4a.
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Jun 22, 2026
Monte Testaccio is an ancient Roman archaeological site formed from millions of broken amphorae, located in Rome’s Testaccio district, open to visitors daily.
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Jun 15, 2026
The Catacombs of San Callisto in Rome offer a rare glimpse into early Christian burial practices; located at Via Appia Antica, 110/126, accessible by guided tour only.
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Jun 15, 2026
Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome features Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, located steps from Piazza del Popolo and major city landmarks.
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Jun 15, 2026
Largo Argentina in Rome features four Republican temples ruins and a famous cat sanctuary, located just 300m from the Pantheon.
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Jun 12, 2026
House of Augustus is a subterranean archaeological site on Palatine Hill featuring frescoes and imperial architecture, located within 600m of the Colosseum.
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Jun 12, 2026
Domus Aurea is Nero's vast 1st-century subterranean palace in Rome, open by timed entry near the Colosseum for a unique ancient experience.
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May 8, 2026
Piazza Mattei in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto houses the Turtle Fountain, built 1581-88 by Giacomo della Porta with Bernini's turtles. Learn how to visit, history, and nearby sites.
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May 8, 2026
Villa Torlonia in Rome features 12 hectares of parkland, Mussolini’s former residence, and museums like the Casina delle Civette. Learn about its history, what to see, and visiting details including hours and transport.
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May 8, 2026
Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome features Caravaggio masterpieces, Bernini sculptures, and a blend of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Entry costs EUR 5 with daily hours from 7 AM to 7 PM.
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May 8, 2026
Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Rome features a 600 sqm trompe-l'œil ceiling by Andrea Pozzo. Open daily 9 AM–7 PM, free admission, near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
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