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Day 1, Saturday, March 9 2024
13:00 Via Principe Amedeo
13:25 The Sistine Chapel

Chapel within Vatican City famed for its frescos by
Michelangelo
15:20 Orto Botanico

A picturesque small botanical garden in Trastevere
17:40 St. Peter's Basilica

Michelangelo, Maderno, Bramante and Bernini created this
massive Renaissance church
19:15 St. Peter's Square

Bernini's expansive plaza in front of St. Peter's Basilica in
Vatican City
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13:25 The Sistine Chapel

Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
The Sistine Chapel is the most famous masterpiece of Michelangelo. It is in the Vatican Museum and is
named after Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1484), who commissioned the restoration of the earlier Cappella Magna.
The new chapel was inaugurated in 1483. The Sistine Chapel is renowned for the frescoes on its ceiling.
Michelangelo was tasked to paint the 12 apostles on the ceiling, but he was eventually given a free hand. He
designed a scaffolding and painted the ceiling while lying on his back. The Sistine Chapel is decorated with 9
important events in the Book of Genesis. The most iconic is the painting of God touching the finger of Adam
to give him life. On the edges are the 7 prophets and 5 Sibyls. The corners depict the salvation of the
Israelites. The chapel has a permanent choir; regular mass is held throughout the year. However, the
chapel’s most important event is the Papal Conclave, in which popes are elected by the College of Cardinals.
Image By: Jörg Bittner Unna
Image Source:
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Phone Number: 06-69883333

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
15:20 Orto Botanico

Visit Duration: 2 hours
2.2 KM, 28 minutes walking from The Sistine Chapel
Rome's botanical gardens are located on the slopes of Rome's Gianicolo Hill (Janiculum) west of the Tiber.
The gardens began as a medical herb garden planted by Pope Nicholas III in the 13 th century. In 1833 the
gardens were officially created as part of the Palazzo Corsini gardens.
The gardens are administered by Sapienza University of Rome; they cover 12 hectares, have 2,000m² of
greenhouse space and are home to 3,000 species of plants. The gardens are criss-crossed with clearly
marked paths for visitors to wander among the fragrant plants and vegetation. Each section of the gardens
has been cultivated to resemble the plant's original surroundings. Among the exhibits and gardens is a Image By: Daniel
Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27605119@N00/
Garden of Scents created specifically for the blind, the garden has Braille signage as well. The paths have
been made accessible for those in wheelchairs and the gardens provide battery-powered chairs for use by
disabled visitors. The various plants include tropical; carnivorous; a Japanese Garden; bamboo grove; the Address: Largo Cristina di Svezia, 24, 00153
Valley of ferns; Avenue of Palms and a Mediterranean forest which overlooks the city. Within the gardens is Rome
the Monumental Staircase with cascading gardens down the middle, the stairs divide a series of fountains – Phone Number: 06-6864193
the Scalinata delle Undici Fontane (Zampilli). There are also architectural elements on the site like the Admission: €8
Baroque Fountain of the Tritons. Opening Hours: Jan-Mar 9am-5:30pm, Apr-Oct
9am-6:30pm, Nov-Dec 9am-5:30pm
Note: The Botanical Gardens are closed for the entire month of August.
17:40 St. Peter's Basilica / St Peter’s

Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
1.4 KM, 18 minutes walking from Orto Botanico
St. Peter’s Basilica located in Vatican City is the center of the Catholic Church. It is believed that Saint Peter
was buried at the spot in 64 AD. St. Peter is considered the first pope. A place of worship stood at the site as
early as circa 320 AD. The structure was gradually enlarged and restored beginning in the 15th and 16th
centuries by various designers and architects. The magnificent façade was designed by Maderno. Completed
in 1626, the basilica features a Latin cross floor with a 186 meter-long Nave with 4 aisles; the ceiling rises 46
meters. The dome is designed by Michelangelo. It is 136 meters high and has a diameter of 42 meters.
Visitors climb 491 steps for breathtaking vistas from the top. A triple-arched portico leads into the atrium with
a fountain at the center. There are statues of 39 saints; founders of religious congregations are featured along
both sides of the Nave. There are 45 altars and 11 chapels. The basilica houses the most valuable pieces of
Baroque and Renaissance art. Address: Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 4/a,
00184 Rome
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: Apr-Sep 7am-7pm, Oct-Mar
7am-6pm
19:15 St. Peter's Square / Piazza San Pietro

Visit Duration: 15 mins
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter’s Square is in Vatican City and in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. The square was designed by Bernini,
who also played a part in designing the basilica in the 1600s. To overcome the design constraints due to the
surrounding buildings, Bernini created a trapezoid plaza. The elliptical open square is surrounded by 284
13-meter high Doric colonnades, four in a row. The floor is paved with cobbled stones divided by limestone
obelisks with zodiac signs too look like a giant sun dial. A red porphyry stone marks the spot where Pope
John Paul was shot in 1981. An obelisk from ancient Egypt stands in the center of the plaza. Two fountains
stand on either side in the papal courtyard. The large scale of the square was intended to awe the people
who gather to the listen to the pope’s address from the Vatican Palace. Today, the square inspires feelings of
reverence and inner peace.
Address: Piazza San Pietro, Rome
Day 2, Sunday, March 10 2024
09:30 The Colosseum

Top landmark Roman amphitheatre used for gladiator battles
in the 1st century
11:50 Trevi Fountain

Throw a coin in Salvi's Baroque fountain and you will return
to Rome
13:00 The Pantheon

Circular ancient Roman temple with beautiful dome
supported by arches
14:20 Bioparco di Roma

A zoo on the grounds of Villa Borghese, home to over 1,000
animals
17:15 Victor Emmanuel

Monument
A large marble monument dedicated to the first king of
united Italy
18:05 Piazza Venezia

A large square and intersection surrounded by monuments
and historic buildings
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09:30 The Colosseum / Colosseum

Visit Duration: 2 hours
The construction of the amphitheater began in 71 AD and was complete by 80 AD under the reign of Emperor
Titus. The Colosseum was used to stage gladiator fights, bull fights, chariot races, and various other events
for public entertainment. Naval battles were enacted with stage effects. Staged hunts used live animals;
convicts were often fed to the animals. Rome had a class system, and there were 5 levels of seating
according to social status. The Colosseum was active till 404 when Theodosius, the Christian Orthodox
emperor banned paganism and other customs. Then Visigoths sacked Rome and the amphitheater fell into
disarray, and later, pieces were taken for use in new structures. Repairs followed, but so did earthquakes and
more sackings. The Colosseum was eventually neglected and gradually dismantled stone by stone. Tourists
flock to the ruins in thousands, and there is also a museum on an upper floor. The Colosseum was recently
selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Address: Piazza del Colosseo 1, 00184 Rome
Admission: €18
Opening Hours: Oct 30-Feb 15 8:30am-4:30pm,
Feb 16-Mar 15 8:30am-5pm, Mar 16-26
8:30am-5:30pm, Mar 27-Aug 31 8:30am-7:15pm,
Sep 8:30am-7pm, Oct 1-29 8:30am-6:30pm
11:50 Trevi Fountain

Visit Duration: 1 hour
1.6 KM, 20 minutes walking from The Colosseum
By the 4th century, there were 1352 fountains in Rome. Built circa 1743, Fontana di Trevi is the largest
baroque fountain ever built. The Trevi district of Rome lies at the junction of three roads, and that’s where the
name comes from. The fountain is also the site of the terminal of Aqua Virgo, the aqueduct, which was built in
the reign of Emperor Augustus in 19 BC. In the Renaissance, the popes began restoring aqueduct fountain.
The even relocated and reoriented it. A contest was help to design the present fountain, which was won by
Nicola Salvi. After water began flowing, Guiseppe Pannini started decorating the fountain; Bracci sculpted the
‘Ocean’s Triumph’ according to Salvi’s original design. The Ocean figure stands in a chariot pulled by two
horses with Tritons riding each at the highest point of the fountain. The Ocean figure is flanked by the statue
of Abundance, and the statue of Health on the right. Over both the statues are reliefs of Marcus Agrippa
supervising the construction of the original aqueduct. Money thrown into the fountain is used for maintenance. Address: Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome
13:00 The Pantheon / Pantheon

Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.6 KM, 8 minutes walking from Trevi Fountain
The Pantheon is a temple to all the Roman Gods; hence the name. It was commissioned by Emperor Hadrian
between 118 AD and 125 AD. The Pantheon replaced Marcus Agrippa’s temple, which was destroyed in a
fire. The architecture of the Pantheon was not like other Roman temples and historians differ as to the
purpose of the temple. The façade has a triangular pediment, which could have featured sculpted scenes of
battles, etc. It is supported by columns of three rows, which lead to the portico at the front. The original
geometric marble floor still exists, but the marble veneer on the walls was added later. The main architectural
attraction is the dome, supported by a series to arches. If the dome were to flip, it would exactly cover the
Rotunda. The mathematical skills and symmetry, with which the Pantheon was built has been admired by
architectures and artists for centuries.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma
RM, Italy
Phone Number: 06 6830 0230
Opening Hours: Daily 9am-7pm

Visit Duration: 2 hours, 35 mins
6.2 KM, 21 minutes by transit from The Pantheon
The Giardino Zoologico di Roma covers 42 acres and is located on the Villa Borghese Estate. The gardens
are home to 1114 animals represents 222 species. The zoo was created in 1908 specifically for exotic
creatures to entertain and amuse the Roman people. It opened to the public in 1911. The zoo layout and
concept was modeled on a zoo in Hamburg and designed by the same designer, Carl Hagenback. Instead of
having the animals behind bars and in cages they were put into dug out pits or surrounded by moats and
allowed plenty of space to move around as if in their natural environment. In 1935 Raffaele De Vico undertook
to create two new areas in the zoo, the aviary and the reptile house.
Image By: Simone Ramella
Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramella/
The move from zoo to Biopark came in the 1990s when the zoo began to focus on conservation, education
and environmental issues. The change of name from zoo to biopark helps to distance the site from the
antiquated and often cruel concept of a zoo when animals are caged, mistreated and required to "perform" for Address: Piazzale del Giardino Zoologico, 1,
visitors. Now the zoo focuses on scientific research, preservation of endangered species through cooperation 00197 Rome, Italy
with other zoos and their goal is to provide a good quality of life and loving care for the animals. Today visitors Phone Number: +39 06 360 8211
to the Bioparc can enjoy an 80m² greenhouse full of butterflies; ride the mini-train through the park and learn Admission: Adults €16, Child €13
about the animals. Opening Hours: 30 Mar-29 Sep Mon-Fri
9:30am-6pm Sat-Sun 9:30am-7pm, 30 Sep-27 Oct
Mon-Sun 9:30am-6pm. 28 Oct-31 Dec Mon-Sun
9:30am-5pm
17:15 Victor Emmanuel Monument / Altare della Patria

7.1 KM, 21 minutes by transit from Bioparco di Roma
This monument is also called Altare della Patria, Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele, Altar of the
fatherland or just Il Vittoriano. However the locals have nicknamed the monument "the typewriter", "the
wedding cake" and a few other names. The monument on Piazza Venezia houses the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier and an eternal flame. The monument was erected following WWI in honor of those who lost their lives
in battle. It is noteworthy, not for its beauty but for its grand scale.
In 1911 Giuseppe Sacconi designed the monument but completed by several sculptures and architects
including Leonardo Bistolfi, Angelo Zanelli, Manfredo and Pio Piacentini. It was only inaugurated in 1935. The Image By: Julien Magne
Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julienmagne/
monument is named after the first king of unified Italy. The structure is made of marble, there are sweeping
stairways on either side of an intricately carved pedestal which holds an equestrian statue of Victor
Emmanuel. The stairs lead up to a semi-circle of Corinthian columns which resembles a Roman temple. On Address: Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome, Italy
either side of the roof of the semi-circular structure are quadrigas statues of the Goddess Victoria. Visitors Phone Number: +39 06 678 0664
can take an elevator to the Terrace of the Quadrigas to get brilliant views of the city. The Museum of Italian Admission: €7 for glass elevator only
Unification, the Shrine of the Flags and a café are housed within the monument. Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am-7:30pm

0.1 KM, 3 minutes walking from Victor Emmanuel Monument
Piazza Venezia is in central Rome, where major roads converge including Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via
Corso, etc. The Piazza lies at the foot of Capitoline Hill, which is next to Trajan’s Forum. Piazza Venezia sees
endless vehicular traffic. There are many tourism spots around the square, so visitors will frequently cross it.
The Piazza is lined with important buildings including Palazzo Venezia, which was constructed by an edict
from Cardinal Venezia. This is where the name comes from. Built in 1464, the palace was the residence of
Pope Paul IV; while successive popes lived here till Pope Pius IV. Other buildings on the square include the
Assicurazion Generali building, the Monument of Victor Emanuel II, Palazzo Bonaparte, the home where
Napoleon’s mother, Palazzo Delle Aste, and San Marco Church (1336). When the city was digging to build
the Rome metro in 2009, the remains of Hadrian’s Athenaeum were discovered under the center of Piazza
Venezia. Address: Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome, Italy
Phone Number: +39 06 0608
Trip Overview
Day 1 Day 2
Sat, Mar 9 2024 Sun, Mar 10 2024
13:00 Via Principe Amedeo 09:10 Via Principe Amedeo
13:25 The Sistine Chapel 09:30 The Colosseum

1 hour, 30 mins 2 hours
Chapel within Vatican City famed for its frescos by Top landmark Roman amphitheatre used for gladiator battles
Michelangelo in the 1st century
15:20 Orto Botanico 11:50 Trevi Fountain
2 hours 1 hour
A picturesque small botanical garden in Trastevere Throw a coin in Salvi's Baroque fountain and you will return to
Rome
17:40 St. Peter's Basilica
13:00 The Pantheon
1 hour, 30 mins
Michelangelo, Maderno, Bramante and Bernini created this 1 hour
massive Renaissance church Circular ancient Roman temple with beautiful dome supported
by arches
19:15 St. Peter's Square
15 mins
Bernini's expansive plaza in front of St. Peter's Basilica in 2 hours, 35 mins
Vatican City A zoo on the grounds of Villa Borghese, home to over 1,000
animals
17:15 Victor Emmanuel Monument
45 mins
A large marble monument dedicated to the first king of united
Italy
45 mins
A large square and intersection surrounded by monuments
and historic buildings

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13:25 The Sistine Chapel

15:20 Orto Botanico

17:40 St. Peter's Basilica

19:15 St. Peter's Square

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13:25 The Sistine Chapel

Phone Number: 06-69883333

15:20 Orto Botanico

17:40 St. Peter's Basilica / St Peter’s

19:15 St. Peter's Square / Piazza San Pietro

09:30 The Colosseum

11:50 Trevi Fountain

13:00 The Pantheon

14:20 Bioparco di Roma

17:15 Victor Emmanuel

18:05 Piazza Venezia

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09:30 The Colosseum / Colosseum

11:50 Trevi Fountain

13:00 The Pantheon / Pantheon

14:20 Bioparco di Roma

17:15 Victor Emmanuel Monument / Altare della Patria

18:05 Piazza Venezia

13:25 The Sistine Chapel 09:30 The Colosseum

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