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Saint Stephen of the Abyssinians Church
Named after the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen of the Abyssinians Church was first built in the early eighth century on the site of an ancient pagan temple.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican IT
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls (Basilica di San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura)
This ancient church, one of Rome's great five, was heavily damaged during World War II. Its namesake, St. Lawrence, is entombed within its walls.
Address: 3 Piazzale del Verano Rome RM Italy
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Room of Tears
The Room of Tears is the place where the elected pope dons his cassock for the first time and ponders his new position. Found in the Sistine Chapel, the room is not open to the public, but the entrance can be seen while touring the Holy City.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican IT
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Tomb of Saint Peter
The Tomb of Saint Peter is believed to be the last resting place of the apostle considered the first pope. The location isn't as easy to get to as most attractions in Rome, and tours to the tomb must arranged made in advance, but this site is considered as holy as the basilica built above it.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican IT
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori-le-mura)
Several of this church's original artifacts survived a devastating fire in 1823. Before St. Peter's Basilica, this 1,600 year-old church was the largest in the world.
Address: Via Ostiense 186 Rome RM Italy
 +39 06 5410341
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The Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta)
According to Catholic tradition, Jesus walked upon these twenty-eight marble stairs that lead to the praetorium of Pilate.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican State Italy
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Basilica Julia
The ruins of the massive Basilica Julia, commissioned by Caesar himself in 54 BC, are among the jumble of great buildings that was once the bustling centre of Rome, the Roman Forum.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali Rome RM Italy
+39 06 39967600
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Saint Mary Major Basilica (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore)
Saint Mary Major Basilica is one of Rome's five great churches. Its architecture dates from the fifth century, and it was erected on the site where an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared before a local patrician and his wife.
Address: Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome RM Italy
+39 06 4881094
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Palace of San Giovanni in Laterano
The Palace of San Giovanni in Laterano, The Laterani family were administrators for the emperors, and lost their home when Nero accused them of conspiracy. The ancient building was given to the Church by Emperor Constantine around 313 AD.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican State Italy
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St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
St. Peter's Basilica, the largest in the world, took more than 150 years to complete. This breathtaking church was created through the work of several artists, specifically Raphael, Maderno and Michelangelo, and is home to Catholicism's most powerful figure, the Pope.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican State Italy
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Sistine Chapel
Cardinals famously cloister themselves within the walls of the Sistine Chapel to elect their popes. For four years Michelangelo meticulously worked on the frescoes, depicting scenes from the Bible.
Address: . Vatican City Vatican State Italy
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Saint John Lateran Basilica (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano)
Considered to be the first church in Christiandom, the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is also one of the five great ancient basilicas of Rome and the cathedral church of the popes.
Address: Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 4 Rome RM Italy
+39 06 69886433
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Apostolic Palace
Located in Vatican City, the Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope.
Address: Vatican State Rome RM Italy
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
Built in the 13th century, this church was restored in the gothic style in the 19th century, and keeps several works of art safely housed.
Address: Piazza della Minerva Rome RM Italy
+39 06 6793926
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St. Peter in Chains
St. Peter in Chains Basilica(Basilica di San Pietro) is famous for Michelangelo's statue of Moses. The basilica dates back to the fifth century, and holds the chains of St. Peter from when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem.
Address: Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4A Rome RM Italy
+39 (0) 06 4882865
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Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins
4,000 human bones from former Capuchin friars decorate the walls of this church. There are several crypts located here. Built between 1626 and 1631, the church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Address: 27 Via Veneto 00187 Rome RM Italy
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Trinita dei Monti Church
Located at the tops of the Spanish Steps, the Trinita dei Monti (1502) is distinctive for its two cupolas.
Address: Piazza di Trinita dei Monti Rome RM Italy
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The Pantheon
Considered one of the best preserved buildings of its age in the world, the Pantheon is undoubtedly a stunning architectural masterpiece and therefore a popular sight in Rome. There is some dispute over who built the Pantheon, dating back to 27 BC. The height and the diameter equal each other at 43.3 metres, and each of the 16 columns is a single piece of stone.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda Rome RM Italy
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