Looking towards the Colosseum through the Roman Forum
Next, we’ll head Northwest, towards the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The Pantheon is a great example of the layered reuse of buildings in Rome; originally built in the Republican period, the Pantheon was retrofitted with the front portico in the Imperial period, and then later converted into a church. The shape of Piazza Navona also displays its historic foundation as the site was originally the Stadium of Domitian in the Imperial era.
Central Rome showing the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
Lastly, let’s head over to the Vatican City, where we can see great examples of the Renaissance and Baroque architecture of the city in Saint Peter’s Basilica and the colonnade by Bernini around St. Peter’s square.
St. Peter’s Basilica and Piazza in Vatican City
There is much more to explore in Italy’s modern capital, so have a look around this beautiful city!