Castel S.Angelo
The unique monument houses the National Museum ,near to the famour Tiber river. Besides the stuccoes, frescoes and furniture of the papal apartments, one can also admire an important collection of ancient arms.
Colosseum
Symbol of Rome worldwide, the Colosseum was built by the emperors of the Flavian dynasty between 72-80 A.D., As many as 100.000 cubic meters of travertine from the Tivoli quarries were used to build this amphitheatre, the largest ever built in Roman empire. The Colosseum could hold more than 70,000 spectators who could watch the fights between gladiators, the hunting of animals.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is an impressive example of the exquisite architectural technique of ancient Rome. It consists of a huge cylindrical body of equal height and width, covered by a great hemispherical dome. Important artists such as the painter Raphael are buried there, as well as the Italian Sovereigns of the period when Italy was a monarchy.
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Little about us
Founded by a friendly traditional italian family, Sunshine House is situated at the heart of the Eternal City of Rome near to almost all the historic monuments. Our tradition is to assure your comfort and to make you always feel at home.Sunshine House is recently restored and is always in search of ulterior improvements. We give prior importance to cleanliness and security and thus allows the visitor to enjoy the whole stay in Rome.Sunshine House have economic rooms (with share bath) and rooms with private bath and A/c. We are located close to the Central Train station(Roma Termini) and you can reach us in 5 minutes. [See map]
From sunshine house it is possible to visit most of the famous monuments of Rome by feet (Colosseum, Roman Imperial Forum, Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia ). The Vatican city is just 15 mnts by bus or subway(metro).
Piazza Navona
In Piazza Navona are three fountains: Fontana del Moro, Fontana di Nettuno and in the centre of the square Bernini's magnificent Fontana dei Fiumi. A beautiful square with restaurants, cafes, shops Roman Forum The Roman Forum, the most important archaeological area in Rome, extends from the Capitol Hill to the Palatine. As far back as the 7th century B.C., the Forum was the centre of political, commercial and religious life.
St. Peter's Basilica
In the Vatican City Only when one gets inside the basilica, slowly climbing up the sweeping three flights of steps designed by Bernini, one will be truly amazed by the size and splendour of the largest church in the world. A visit to the Sistine Chapel, a milestone in the history of Italian painting, should not be missed. The Vatican City Only when one gets inside the basilica, slowly climbing up the sweeping three flights of steps designed by Bernini, one will be truly amazed by the size and splendour of the largest church in the world.
Spanish Steps
A meeting place for both Romans and tourists, Piazza di Spagna is famous for its theatrical staircase, a creation of Francesco De Sanctis, and for its fountain known as La Barcaccia, designed in 1629 by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo in the shape of a boat semisubmerged in water.