It began as a Roman temple with a façade designed in the ancient Greek style. The sixteen granite Corinthian columns on its portico are what draw the eye and give that sense of majesty.
It’s the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a gelato to the accompaniment of the fountain’s bubbling waters.
One of the more popular of Rome’s sights, the Forum was once the heart of the ancient city, where entertainment, justice, commerce, and public administration were daily experiences.
This, the largest Catholic church in the world, houses multivarious works of art, including the famous La Pietá by Michelangelo, which you’ll encounter as you meander through the corridors.
It’s one of Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpieces, so get ready for the sore neck you’ll get while gaping upwards as you walk through the 40-metre chapel.