Best landmarks in Rome

One of the most iconic sights in Rome, a short walk from Barberini metro station.

"One of the most iconic sights in Rome, a short walk from Barberini metro station."

A piazza that follows exactly the outline of Emperor Domitian's 1st-century stadium, whose ruins survive in its foundations. Bernini shaped its final layout, which has three richly carved fountains.

"A piazza that follows exactly the outline of Emperor Domitian's 1st-century stadium, whose ruins sur"

A theatrical staircase built 1721–1725, unique in city planning because the stairs themselves are the visual centre. From the top you see Rome's domes floating above the city.

"A theatrical staircase built 1721–1725, unique in city planning because the stairs themselves are th"

Bernini's 1655 piazza complex with vast oval colonnades around Sixtus V's 1586 obelisk and Maderno's fountains. It measures 198 m at its widest.

"Bernini's 1655 piazza complex with vast oval colonnades around Sixtus V's 1586 obelisk and Maderno's"

A famous Roman plaza at the foot of the Spanish Steps, which were closed for renovation at the time of filming. It is a nice place to stroll and people-watch.

"A famous Roman plaza at the foot of the Spanish Steps, which were closed for renovation at the time "

The national monument to Victor Emmanuel II, closing the view down the Trident's middle street.

"The national monument to Victor Emmanuel II, closing the view down the Trident's middle street."

Rome's main entrance since Roman times and the origin of the three-street 'Trident'. Valadier later reshaped it into an oval with an obelisk at its centre and twin churches between the streets.

"Rome's main entrance since Roman times and the origin of the three-street 'Trident'. Valadier later "

Lies outside the central sightseeing area and is described as another full-day destination.

"Lies outside the central sightseeing area and is described as another full-day destination."

Bernini's fountain in Piazza Navona, where carved stone is made to look like raw nature.

"Bernini's fountain in Piazza Navona, where carved stone is made to look like raw nature."

The square at the end of the Trident's middle street, Via del Corso.

"The square at the end of the Trident's middle street, Via del Corso."

Michelangelo's 1537 trapezoidal square on the Capitoline Hill, centred on the bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius and set off by its star-patterned oval. It faces the Palazzo Senatorio and sits between ancient Rome and the Vatican.

"Michelangelo's 1537 trapezoidal square on the Capitoline Hill, centred on the bronze statue of Marcu"

A monumental Baroque fountain marking the end of the ancient aqueduct restored by Domenico Fontana for Sixtus V. The aqueduct brought fresh water to 27 new fountains across Rome.

"A monumental Baroque fountain marking the end of the ancient aqueduct restored by Domenico Fontana f"

The crossing of Sixtus V's two main axes, where Domenico Fontana cut each corner at 45° and set a fountain in each.

"The crossing of Sixtus V's two main axes, where Domenico Fontana cut each corner at 45° and set a fo"

Mussolini's avenue linking St. Peter's with the Tiber, the partial realisation of Bernini's unfinished third piazza.

"Mussolini's avenue linking St. Peter's with the Tiber, the partial realisation of Bernini's unfinish"

An elegant square that is ideal for an al fresco dinner of seasonal antipasti and pasta. Its fountains reuse ancient tubs from the Baths of Caracalla.

"An elegant square that is ideal for an al fresco dinner of seasonal antipasti and pasta. Its fountai"

The beating heart of Trastevere, where locals gather as in a common living room. It is a great spot to simply sit and watch neighbourhood life.

"The beating heart of Trastevere, where locals gather as in a common living room. It is a great spot "

A square with several cafes that face the Pantheon, making it a scenic spot to dine.

"A square with several cafes that face the Pantheon, making it a scenic spot to dine."

One of the three standout fountains in Piazza Navona.

"One of the three standout fountains in Piazza Navona."

The Neptune Fountain, one of the three standout fountains in Piazza Navona.

"The Neptune Fountain, one of the three standout fountains in Piazza Navona."

The Mouth of Truth is an ancient marble mask that probably depicts a sea god. Legend says it will bite off the hand of anyone who lies with their hand inside it.

"The Mouth of Truth is an ancient marble mask that probably depicts a sea god. Legend says it will bi"

Terrace at the south end of Villa Borghese offering one of the best panoramic views of Rome.

"Terrace at the south end of Villa Borghese offering one of the best panoramic views of Rome."

Picturesque temple on a lake in Villa Borghese that visitors can row around in a rented boat.

"Picturesque temple on a lake in Villa Borghese that visitors can row around in a rented boat."

Historic hydrochronometer in the Pincio gardens, mentioned as one of Villa Borghese's attractions.

"Historic hydrochronometer in the Pincio gardens, mentioned as one of Villa Borghese's attractions."

Viewpoint near Casina Valadier in Villa Borghese with another beautiful view of the city.

"Viewpoint near Casina Valadier in Villa Borghese with another beautiful view of the city."

Famous early Baroque fountain in Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

"Famous early Baroque fountain in Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps."