Quirinale stables
The Quirinale Stables, located on one of the highest hills in Rome, are one of the most prestigious exhibition spaces in the city. Originally built between 1722 and 1732 by the will of Pope Innocent XIII, the Quirinale Stables were designed by the architect Alessandro Specchi and later completed by Ferdinando Fuga. The building was […]
Porta San Paolo
Porta San Paolo is one of the southern gates of the Aurelian Walls in Rome, located near the Pyramid of Cestius. Originally called Porta Ostiensis, it was the access point to the Via Ostiense, which connected Rome to the port of Ostia. Built in the 3rd century AD during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, the […]
Porta Settimiana
Porta Settimiana, located at the beginning of Via della Lungara in the Trastevere district, is one of the historic gates of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. Built in the 3rd century AD by Emperor Aurelian, the gate owes its name to the Settimia family, probably linked to Emperor Septimius Severus. Its original function was to […]
Porta Pinciana
Porta Pinciana is one of the ancient gates of the Aurelian Walls of Rome, a monument that tells centuries of history and urban transformations. Built in 403 AD under the emperor Honorius, this gate is located on the Pincian Hill and takes its name from the gens Pincia, the noble family that owned the area. […]
Porta Pia
Porta Pia is one of the most remarkable examples of Renaissance architecture in Rome and represents one of the last works of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Located in the Nomentano district, the gate is known primarily for the crucial role it played during the Capture of Rome on September 20, 1870, an event that marked the end […]
Magic Door (Alchemical Door)
The Alchemical Door, also known as the Magic Door or Door of the Heavens, is one of the most mysterious and fascinating monuments in Rome. Located in the gardens of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the Esquilino district, this enigmatic door is all that remains of Villa Palombara, a noble residence from the 17th century […]
Porta Maggiore
Porta Maggiore, one of the most fascinating and complex monuments in Rome, is much more than just a city gate. Located at the intersection of the Prenestina and Casilina streets, this extraordinary structure not only served as a monumental entrance to the city, but also represents a masterpiece of Roman engineering, combining functionality, art, and […]
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Scala Santa
The Scala Santa, located near the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, is one of the holiest places in Christianity. According to tradition, these 28 white marble steps are the ones that Jesus would have climbed to reach the praetorium of Pontius Pilate during his Passion. The stairs were supposedly brought to Rome by […]
Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge
The Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in Rome, located in the heart of the eternal city and connecting Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Piazza Pasquale Paoli, crossing the Tiber River. This bridge not only serves an important practical function, but is also a historical and artistic monument, representing a […]
Umberto I Bridge
Ponte Umberto I is one of the most emblematic bridges in Rome, located in the heart of the city, connecting Piazza di Ponte Umberto I to Lungotevere dei Sangallo and Lungotevere Prati. This bridge was built between 1885 and 1895 during the reign of Umberto I, to whom it is dedicated, and represents a significant […]
