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Discover the history of Rome

Rome's history stretches back thousands of years, and in our opinion, there aren't many places elsewhere that are more fascinating!

To explore Romewise's dedicated history of Rome pages just click the images and buttons below:


A Brief History of
Vatican City




St Peter's
Square/Piazza




Castel Sant'Angelo (Hadrian's Mausoleum)





The Trevi
Fountain 




Piazza
Navona




Facts About
the Colosseum





The Roman Forum




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Ostia Antica




The Pantheon





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Pompeii from Rome




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Catacombs of Rome




Palatine Hill Pin

The Palatine Hill





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Via Appia (Appian Way)




Is there a part or area of Rome's history that you'd like to learn more about?

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