What to do and see in San Giovanni, Lazio: The Best Ancient Ruins

February 15, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

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. Area Archeologica Santa Croce di Gerusalemme

Piazza di S. Croce e Via Eleniana, 00185 Rome Italy +39 06 399 6700 http://www.archeoroma.beniculturali.it/siti-archeologici/comprensorio-archeologico-scroce-gerusalemme
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Area Archeologica Santa Croce di Gerusalemme

2. Roman Walls

Rome Italy 0030-06-89021630
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Roman Walls

Built in the 6th century BC to repel invaders, a small portion of this wall remains today next to the entrance of the Termini station.

3. Porta San Sebastiano

Via di Porta S. Sebastiano, 18, 00179 Rome Italy +39 06 0608 0921 http://www.museodellemuraroma.it
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Porta San Sebastiano

Originally known as Porta Appia built in 275 AD, this large keystone arch was renovated by various emperors and popes over the centuries, and today is considered one of the finest preserved of Rome’s gateways.

Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

This Porta is located on the Aurelian Walls and is an ancient medieval castle and till 1990 a museum to visit; it was the first city access by Via Appia, the first road in Rome, and the first name of the fortress was "Appia"; Often renoved, and in the second World War it housed a secretary of the facist Ettore Mutti, he remained there until 1943; After the War it was reoppened to the public, and the city create a real museum, nowaday it's Museo delle Mura

4. Colombario di Pomponio Hylas

Via di Porta San Sebastiano 9 Parco degli Scipioni, 00179 Rome Italy +39 06 6710 3819 http://www.museionline.info/roma-musei-e-monumenti/colombario-di-pomponio-hylas
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Colombario di Pomponio Hylas

Reviewed By CarolnRobb - New York City, United States

We had read about this unusual burial crypt and realized it was difficult to arrange. We contacted our guide Silvia Prosperi and she was about to obtain the permit and arrange for the appoint with the Parks Department representative to open it. We learned there are many sights like this that can only be opened by appointment.

5. Archaeological Area of ​​Santa Croce in Jerusalem

Piazza di Santa Croce, 00185 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Archaeological Area of ​​Santa Croce in Jerusalem

6. Sepolcro degli Scipioni

Via di Porta San Sebastiano 9, 00179 Rome Italy +39 06 0608 http://www.sovraintendenzaroma.it/i_luoghi/roma_antica/monumenti/sepolcro_degli_scipioni
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Sepolcro degli Scipioni

7. Porta Maggiore

Piazza di Porta Maggiore, 00185 Rome Italy +39 06 702 7927
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4.0 based on 149 reviews

Porta Maggiore

Reviewed By clanzaro - Ashburn, United States

This is one of the last remaining aqueducts in the world. There is a local park and there are no tourists just locals. Very enjoyable and do not understand why more people are not there. Take a bus and drops you off right there.

8. Basilica sotterranea di Porta Maggiore

Piazzale Labicano Angolo via Prenestina, 00132 Rome Italy
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Basilica sotterranea di Porta Maggiore

9. Tempio di Minerva Medica

Via Pietro Micca, 00185 Rome Italy +39 06 7045 1690 http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/siti_archeologici/centro/tempio_di_minerva_medica
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3.5 based on 33 reviews

Tempio di Minerva Medica

10. Anfiteatro Castrense

10, via Nola 4-10 tra Santa Croce in Gerusalemme e le Mura Aureliane, Rome Italy http://www.sovraintendenzaroma.it/i_luoghi/roma_antica/monumenti/anfiteatro_castrense
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Anfiteatro Castrense

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