Things to do in Rome, Lazio: The Best Observation Decks & Towers

June 21, 2021 Randal Brittian

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
Restaurants in Rome

1. Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy +39 06 681 9111 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MuseoCastelSantAngelo/
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4.5 based on 14,236 reviews

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

The Museum is divided into four sections, the history of Castel Sant'Angelo is illustrated by vintage prints, scenic views and interesting reconstructions ideals of the monument, as suggested by the imagination of artists and architects of the Renaissance, from its construction until the nineteenth century, in a path that highlights the intense and ongoing.

Reviewed By ClaraBqwerty

A great attraction to visit with kids. A beautiful castle with lots of rooms to visit and a magnificent view of Rome from the top. We went early and there wasn't much of a queue but it was a lot longer by the time we left. It has a lovely cafe near the top with what must be some of the best views in Rome. If you have young kids you need to keep an eye on them as there are a lot of gaps and small spaces on the walkways that they would be able to squeeze through if you're not alert. It keeps you on your toes. In the gardens behind the castle is one of the few playgrounds in Rome which was great for the kids to burn off some energy.

2. Belvedere Dei Salviati

Piazzale del Faro, Rome Italy
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Belvedere Dei Salviati

3. Tor Boacciana

Via del Ponte di Tor Bocciana Via Tancredi Chiaraluce Ostia Roma, Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Tor Boacciana

4. Belvedere Niccolo Scatoli

Via Garibaldi, 00153 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Belvedere Niccolo Scatoli

5. Column of Marcus Aurelius

Piazza Colonna, 00186 Rome Italy http://www.turismoroma.it/it/luoghi/colonna-di-marco-aurelio-antonina
Excellent
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4.0 based on 469 reviews

Column of Marcus Aurelius

Erected between 180 and 196, this marble monument celebrates the victories of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, which is in the form of a spiral with 190 internal steps.

Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States

It's free, it's ancient, why not?! The spiral, carved pictures tells the story of Marcus Aurelius' wars along the Danube, these wars were waged by him from 166 to his death. Also, a bronze statue of the apostle St. Paul was placed on the top, to go with that of St. Peter on Trajan's Column in 1588. Originally the top had a statue of Marcus Aurelius.

6. Torre degli Annibaldi

Via del Fagutale, 00184 Rome Italy
Excellent
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Torre degli Annibaldi

7. Torre di Centocelle

Viale Palmiro Togliatti Corner Via Casilina, Rome Italy
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Torre di Centocelle

8. Torre dell'Orologio

Piazza dell'Orologio Piazza del Popolo, Rome Italy http://www.comune.otranto.le.it/otranto-nella-storia/da-visitare/item/torre-dell-orologio
Excellent
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Torre dell'Orologio

9. Torre dei Pierleoni

Via del Teatro di Marcello 5, 00186 Rome Italy http://www.romaspqr.it/ROMA/Torri/Torre-pierleoni.htm
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Torre dei Pierleoni

10. Torre del Papito

Fra Via Florida e Via di S. Nicola de’ Cesarini, Rome Italy
Excellent
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Torre del Papito

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