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| Rome: Free Things To Do If Julius Caesar returned to Rome today, he could still stroll the streets of the Forum for free. In fact, Caesar could visit many of the city's top sites without shelling out a single Euro, and so can you. Our top free picks include: St. Peter's Basilica Adorned with artwork by Bernini, Rafael, and Michaelangelo--including his Pieta--this church is among the most spectacular on earth. The Roman Forum This used to be the center of commerce and politics. In fact, it was the center of Western civilization back in Caesar's time. Now it's an impressive array of ruins and arches stretching over half of a mile downtown. The Pantheon This beautiful dome that has remained virtually intact over the course of 2000 years, when it was first built as a temple to Roman gods. Michelangelo was so astonished by the beauty of this building that he asserted it was of angelic, not human, design. The Vatican Museum Four amazing miles of art and sculpture from all corners of the globe, this museum normally charges $15, but it's free on the last Sunday of every month. The Trevi Fountain An ecstasy of beauty, this fountain designed by Nicola Salvi offers steps and ledges for sitting, people-watching, and contemplating. Churches You'll find ancient mosaics, bones of saints, and art by masters such as Rafael, Carvaggio, and Bernini in churches throughout the city...all free. For a particularly memorable experience, visit Santa Maria della Concezione, where you'll find the bones of 4,000 monks decorating the walls in the crypt. On Via Veneto, near Piazza Barberini. What's your favorite free thing to do in Rome? Tell us here. <<Rome Home Cheap Rome>> |