Fourth and the last day
If you’ve spent the previous days sightseeing too much, I recommend you organize this day at a slower pace. Our plan was to go around old Rome once again, so that we could visit a few more beautiful squares and hopefully get to Villa Borghese and the park where it is located.
Below is the last list of Rome sights, those you can visit for free.
The Pantheon
The Pantheon, one of the most preserved buildings of ancient times from all over the world It is considered to be the largest non-reinforced concrete building, located at the Rotunda Square. As its name suggests, it is a temple devoted to all the gods. The Pantheon is a massive round structure with a triangular front pedestal supported by 12 columns. The first thing that impresses when a person comes in is that the building has no windows and lights through an opening at the top of the dome. This part of the building is called the “Eye”.
Nowadays, the great Pantheon continues to be a temple.
Plaza Spain and the Spanish Steps
Plaza de España is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome and a favorite meeting place. Its name is derived from the Spanish Embassy. Two nations have fought for domination and ownership of the Piazza di Spagna, which has the shape of a butterfly. France has more influence on Rome history, that’s why the stairs and the Trinity de Monti Cathedral are French. Spain, on the other hand, has created the Spanish Palace in the opposite corner of the square.
The scenic Spanish stairs
The monumental 138 steps links the Spanish Embassy, which is still there, with the church above. There is now a flower market on the stairs. The place is a favorite for tourists. The Spanish Steps are continuously renewed, the last renovation was made in 1995.
Fountain Barcaccia – The Ugly Boat
The Fountain is one of the many water attractions in Rome. It is in the form of a half-sunken ship and you can pour drinking water from one of its ancient Roman aqueduct.
Piazza del Popolo
On the northern gate of ancient Rome and the first sight of the arriving people in the city is the People’s Square (Piazza del Popolo). Once it was an antique place for games, congregations, folk performances and public executions, nowadays the square is among the most famous in the world.
