Weekend
Suggestions for short trips or weekend getaways.
Ostia Antica: The Roman Port with Polychrome Mosaics and a Working Theater
Orsini Palace in Monterotondo: Renaissance Courtyard and Views of the Roman Countryside
Trevi Fountain: A Marble Ocean and the Coin Toss Ritual in Rome
Piazza Navona: Bernini’s Baroque Fountains and the History of Domitian’s Stadium
Villa d’Este in Tivoli: Renaissance Fountains and UNESCO-Listed Terraced Gardens
Quirinal Palace: Presidential Residence with Frescoed Halls and Secret Gardens
Trajan’s Column: 200-meter spiral frieze depicting Roman war stories
Hadrian’s Villa Tivoli: The Canopus and the Maritime Theatre of Emperor Hadrian
Palatine Hill: Imperial Ruins and Views over the Roman Forum
Roman Forum: Temple of Saturn, Basilica of Maxentius, and Via Sacra in Rome
Colosseum: Arena with Gladiator Undergrounds and Panoramic View of Rome
St. Mark’s Basilica: Byzantine Mosaics, Pala d’Oro, and View from St. Mark’s Square
St. Mark’s Square: Basilica with Golden Mosaics, Doge’s Palace and View from the Top of the Bell Tower
Ca’ Pesaro: Baroque Palace with Modern Art by Klimt and Asian Oriental Museum
Ca’ Rezzonico Museum: Tiepolo Frescoes and Venetian Noble Life
Church of San Martino Vescovo in Pianiga: Medieval Frescoes and Intimate Atmosphere
Teatro La Fenice: Perfect Acoustics, Backstage Tours, and a Story of Rebirth
Castel Sant’Elmo: Star-shaped Fortress with 360° View of Naples and Museum of the Twentieth Century
