Ancient Rome Mile
The Ancient Rome Mile is a self-guided walking route from the Colosseum through the historic center to the Baroque heart of the city. Free to walk. It covers 2,500 years of history on foot in one long morning.
Square in Rome
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is Rome’s most theatrical public square, built on the footprint of a 1st-century stadium. Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors the center, flanked by two smaller fountains and ringed by Baroque facades. Free to enjoy at any hour. Street artists, musicians, and painters fill the square by day. Budget travelers come for the architecture and atmosphere, not the overpriced terrace cafes.
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Before you go
- Address
- Piazza Navona, Rome
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On foot
Walks that pass through
Free and low-cost routes that stop at Piazza Navona.
Rome City Centre Free Tour
The SANDEMANs Rome City Centre Free Tour walks through the historic center covering the major Baroque squares, fountains, and landmarks. Morning and sunset editions run daily, covering the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona in 2.5 hours.
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More in Rome
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Piazza Venezia and Altare della Patria
The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is a massive white marble monument on Piazza Venezia, built in honor of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy. Free to enter.
Appian Way
The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) is the ancient Roman road leading south from the city, lined with ruins, tombs, catacombs, and cypress trees. Free to walk.
Aventine Keyhole
The Aventine Keyhole is a small bronze keyhole in the door of the Priory of the Knights of Malta on the Aventine Hill. Free.
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori is a lively square in the historic center that hosts a daily morning market selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, spices, and street food. Free to browse.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo is a cylindrical fortress on the Tiber, originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Catacombs of San Callisto
The Catacombs of San Callisto on the Appian Way are the largest and most important Christian catacombs in Rome, stretching 20 kilometers underground on four levels with the remains of half a million early Christians. Entry is paid (guided tours only).
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