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    Ponte Sant'Angelo

    4.7 (40 reviews)
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    Maruko X.

    The bridge was all covered for renovation in order to get ready for the holly year. It's supposed to be an artistic bridge grossing the river of Tiber, but can't really see anything when I visited.

    Sara C.

    Rome and the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica in particular, are some of the busiest locations I've visited around the world. The Sant Angelo bridge being the entrance to the basilica matches that bustling busyness, all filtered onto one bridge! The bridge itself is gorgeous in construction, with many angel sculptures flanking the balustrades. Each of the angels was carved by several different Italian historical artists, so be sure to check each of them out as you walk by. The bridge also gives a great view of the Tiber river, which makes for some gorgeous photos with the Basilica and Vatican in the background. If you'll be visiting the Vatican or St. Peter's Basilica anyway, definitely take some time on your way across the Sant Angelo Bridges to see some of the sculpture and appreciate the structure.

    Helene S.

    Ponte Sant'Angelo is a bridge that crosses the Tiber River. It was built in Rome in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian to connect his mausoleum to the left bank. In the Middle Ages, it was used by pilgrims heading to St. Peter's Basilica. During the Jubilee of 1450, the bridge collapsed due to the crowds of pilgrims and 172 people died. The bridge had to be rebuilt. It still contains 3 original Roman arches. In 1535, Pope Clement VII added statues of St. Peter and St. Paul along with ten other statues including Adam, Noah, Abraham and Moses. In 1669, Pope Clement IX changed the bridge. He tasked Bernini and his students to sculpt ten statues depicting Angels carrying the instruments of the Passion. Angel with the column (sculptor Antonio Raggi). Angel with scourges (sculptor Lazzaro Morelli). Angel with the crown of thorns (original sculpture by Bernini and his son Paolo, copy by the sculptor Paolo Naldini). Angel with the shroud or Angel with the Holy Face (sculptor Cosimo Fancelli). Angel with robe and dice (sculptor Paolo Naldini). Angel with nails (sculptor Girolamo Lucenti). Angel with the cross (sculptor Ercole Ferrata). Angel with cartouche (original sculpted by Bernini together with his son Paolo, copy by Bernini). Angel with sponge (sculptor Antonio Giorgetti). Angel with a spear (sculptor Domenico Guidi). Take time to admire the sculptures and views along the way. It is truly an angelic bridge to visit.

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    Andrea U.

    Beautiful bridge with statues, street performers, brides, vendors in front of the castle. It's a real happening at Sunset colorful people and a lot to take in. This bridge was completed in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian to cross the Tiber from the city centre to his newly constructed mausoleum, now the towering Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge is made of travertine marble, is 445 Ft long & contains five arches, three of which are Roman; it was approached by means of a ramp from the river. The bridge is now solely pedestrian and provides a scenic view of Castel Sant'Angelo. It links the rioni of Ponte & Borgo, to whom the bridge administratively belongs.

    Bridge facing North
    Michael B.

    The bridge is obviously beautiful. It's lined by angel statues and lanterns that really pop in the early morning and sunset hours. At sunrise this bridge is absolutely empty. You'll likely he one of a few people enjoying the entire span. By sunset, you'll find hundreds of people crowded along it. They'll mostly be tourists enjoying the area and panhandlers trying to sell you purses, bracelets, and others trinkets. This area provides a great sunset view at the price of being over crowded.

    Ponte Sant'Angelo: Bridge of the Holy Angels, circa 2nd century Roma, Angels date to the Italian Renaissance. Ti Amo...
    Eric R.

    "Nei tuoi occhi c'è il cielo..." (Heaven is in your eyes) THE HOLY SEE, ROME, ITALY: The legend holds that Archangel Michael appeared on top of Castel Sant'Angelo sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590. Ponte Sant'Angelo: Bridge of the Holy Angels, dates to 2nd century Roma, the Angels date to the Italian Renaissance. Each of the ten Angels holds Arma Christi, or instruments of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Angels came from the dreams of artistic genius, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. To the average tourist it's easy to miss these details, however, if you pause... breathe... and see... all the Angels are holding objects related to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Bernini captured this beautifully! On my visit to the Holy See, I crossed Ponte Sant'Angelo a dozen times. And each walk was breathtaking. It's hard to explain, yet if I may I felt the presence of the mighty Archangel Michael... I could feel the suffering of Jesus. I then knew in my heart it wasn't the end of the world, but a chance for rebirth... a beginning... to become better people, better citizens of this earth. No, silly, I didn't have one too many glasses of Masseto Toscana, Tuscany. No, I wasn't hallucinating. No, I'm not playing televangelist. I'm just saying when in Rome... come to... Ponte Sant'Angelo. I promise you it will take your breathe away. This... my gift to you. Ti Amo. I love you.

    Anita L.

    Was done with my tour of the Vatican and was roaming around town on foot. Couldn't help by stop and look like a retard as I try to get a decent shot of myself on this beautiful bridge leading to Castel Sant'Angelo. I really enjoyed walking along the bridge and looking at the beautiful angel statutes. Not a must-see, but definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.

    Jay Y.

    Rome's most beautiful bridge! Ponte Sant'Angelo (Bridge of the Holy Angel) is the approach to the Castel Sant'Angelo (http://www.yelp.com/biz/museo-nazionale-castel-santangelo-roma?hrid=-NVe7yul9LQzJ5kuw4KIAQ), but it is actually more beautiful than the castle itself! In fact, I think this bridge is what converts Castel Sant'Angelo from a gloomy (former) mausoleum to a bastion of angels (as the name seems to suggest) thanks to the angels that lined the bridge. Take your time to admire the Baroque sculptures of the angels holding Instruments of Passion, or simply appreciate this beautiful bridge as a whole! Giorno o notte, there is perhaps no time of the day when this bridge is not beautiful. Even if you do not intend to visit Castel Sant'Angelo or even the Vatican (Gasp!), I highly recommend walking here to at least see this bridge yourself. Yes, this bridge alone is worth the trek!

    Sam N.

    One of the best places to visit to see history, architecture, art, and beauty. Here was our experience. As we began our crossing of the bridge, we found amazing opportunities for picture taking of the castle and the angels on the bridge. As we crossed over, directly in front of us was the entrance. As we entered, we followed the signs to the ticket office and bought our tickets. Signs were easy to understand and follow. We saw artifacts like cannons and cannon balls preserved outside. There is so much to see. As you get to the top of the castle, you will have many spots for amazing scenic views for picture taking. Inside, you will see jaw dropping art and furniture. You get a sense of how life was lived back then. TIPS: There are two sets of restrooms. The first set of restrooms are directly next to the ticket office once you pay and enter. The other set of restrooms are outside the castle. If you are facing the castle, cross the bridge and head to the right of the castle. You will find several blue portable restrooms. They are free. There is an overpriced café on the second level of the castle. You may bring water and snacks inside the castle. There is NO drinking fountain inside the castle. 2 Hours is more than enough to enjoy and tour this castle on your own

    Jim B.

    Stunning bridge than spans the Tiber. We were drawn to this location on numerous occasions during our Roman adventure. While traffic on the bridge can be downright scary, the beauty of it cannot be denied. Pictures don't do it justice.

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    Best bridge in Rome, bar none. Go around sunset on a clear day for spectacular views. Take lots of pictures of the sculptures.

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    Lined with elegant angel statues, it offers lovely views of the Tiber River and nearby skyline.

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    Campo dè Fiori

    4.1(106 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentro Storico

    Wow I love the Campo de Fiori. The name means the field of flowers, because it used to be a field…read moreof flowers and vegetable gardens here before it became this square. Unfortunately from the 16th to 19th century this place became a public execution site. Yikes. The most famous execution was Giordano Bruno in 1600, in which there is now a statue in his honor for freedom of thought. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. Pass forward to present day. This area is lively with the open air markets where you can find vendors selling produce, flowers, spices, cheese, and artisanal goods. My boyfriend and I came here to explore the live market and also to look for souvenirs to bring home. The vendors here are really aggressive and I would have enjoyed it more if they gave me space to look instead of hound me to buy buy buy. Like chill dude can I look at what I'm buying. Sigh. We were here til closing time and even get to see how the vendors efficiently and quickly packed up their stalls and belongings to wrap up for the day. And of course... a great area to enjoy some gelato.

    We're at Campo de' Fiori, Rome's oldest market and possibly the most enthusiastic display of…read moretourist traps per square meter. Once a site for public executions (Bruno's brooding statue still watches over), it now specializes in overpriced pasta and garlic braids. It's more performance art than produce. Vendors heckle, truffle oil flows freely, and yes, someone will try to sell you limoncello in a boot. I walked through as part of a food tour, which felt like the right way to enjoy the chaos, briefly, and with snacks elsewhere. Not the best market in Rome, but definitely the most theatrical.

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    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola

    4.9(29 reviews)
    1.2 kmCentro Storico

    A lil bit of a wait to use the mirror but well worth. The line goes pretty fast as along as you…read moredon't have millennials taking picture after pictures. Just walk up , have some common courtesy and take your pic so the line can keep moving quickly

    To think, I almost avoided visiting this STUNNING 17th-century church - Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di…read moreLoyola, when visiting Rome, Italy (09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025) because it is Tik-Tok and IG "famous" for being the "mirrored church" to take an iconic selfie... yes, you read that correctly..iconic selfie. I was for sure it was going to be crowded w/ social media influencers and I was correct..it was crowded but don't let that deter you from seeing this historical beauty! Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is known as the "mirrored church" because it has a mirror strategically placed to see the beautiful painted ceiling fresco. (see pics & videos included in this review from my visit on Tuesday 09/30/2025 - at 10:56am) It also has a painted illusion of having a real soaring dome on a flat ceiling - very cool for sure and does make you look twice just to confirm it's indeed an illusion! Here are a few helpful fyi(s) that I wanted to pass along: --- - long line for the mirror right as you enter the church - if there is a line of people waiting for the mirror, you don't have to wait in that line if you don't want to take a selfie w/ the mirror and are only wanting to see the church...as someone else mentioned in a previous review, you can get creative w/ taking a selfie w/ the beautiful ceiling. My hubby & I took our selfie pic while we were sitting in the pew and used a timer on our phone (see pic included). ---- visit early to avoid the crowds & to fully enjoy your experience at this church Avoid the crowds so you can really take in how detailed and beautiful the architecture and paintings are. Trust me, you'll enjoy your experience so much more w/ less people. ---- it's free to visit but do bring some money w/ you to give as an offering --- just a reminder to be respectful when visiting because it is a holy place Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola truly is something special and of the MANY Rome basilica's I've explored during my 2 visits to Rome, it is now my FAVORITE basilica thus far. Hope this info helps. :)) Rebecca visiting Rome, Italy from Austin, Texas (USA) 09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025

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    Foro Romano

    4.5(269 reviews)
    2.2 kmAventino, Centro Storico

    So much history here. It was hard for me to imagine what once was an empire to be neglected into…read moreruins but that is what happens when empires fall and there is no money for maintenance. People pillaged and plundered these buidings and repurposed the material to build other things elsewhere. This is located right next to the colosseum and you can get a combined admission ticket to see both. FYI that there are metal detectors and scanners at the security checkpoint. I got a lot of steps in that day! Many of the paths here to not connect so need to double-back much of the time. Five stars!

    Some countries have ghost towns, dusty abandoned places where you might find an old gas station or…read morea closed mill. Italy has the Roman Forum, an awe-inspiring collection of ruins, the remains of the heart of ancient Rome. Founded in the 8th century BC, the Forum was the center of city life until around the 6th century AD. Temples and government buildings, a thriving marketplace, a compound of vestal virgins. Meetings and speeches, trials and gladiator battles--this place was happening over two thousand years ago. The Forum fell into disrepair, the temples and shrines abandoned by the 8th century. It was ruthlessly dismantled and exploited, especially during the Italian Renaissance, when its materials were extracted for building projects. Like, for example, St. Peter's Basilica. Seems like a mistake to convert downtown ancient Rome into a marble quarry, but hindsight 20/20 and all that. What remains standing in 2025 is absolutely incredible. The ruins are well preserved and quite legible, at least with the help of a guide (we took a Forum and Colosseum tour with Crown Tours, which I'd highly recommend). It was downright surreal walking around those grounds, imagining the life of ancient Rome. I mean Julius Caesar hung out here, among buildings he had erected. If you're visiting Rome for the first time, I'm sure you're planning to hit the Colosseum. Don't miss the Roman Forum while you're there. It's just as amazing, a unique, transporting journey into the rich depths of history.

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    Foro Romano - The Roman Forum at dusk

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