What to see near the Colosseum? Five attractions less than 30 minutes walk
Going to Rome and not seeing the Colosseum is a bit like going on holiday to the Caribbean without swimming.
And if you are on holiday in Rome, and have planned a visit to the Colosseum, know that there are many other things to do in the surroundings of the Colosseum immediately after completing the visit.
This is why we thought we would offer you this article focused on what to see near the Colosseum so that you can better understand how to spend the day around the Colosseum.
So here are 5 attractions that you can visit comfortably on foot starting from the Colosseum: they are splendid treasures located within Rome and which truly deserve to be visited.
#1 The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
The Roman Forum is located very close to the Colosseum and therefore you can get there in a few minutes. Entering the Roman Forum means entering a real town of ancient Rome and being able to admire streets, buildings and squares that are still well preserved.
This is a marvel of Rome that you absolutely must visit: don’t miss the temple of Antoninus and Faustina or the arches of Titus and Severus Septimius.
#2 The Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla
The Circus Maximus is located a short distance from the Colosseum and represents, together with the Baths of Caracalla, one of the most beautiful attractions that have remained from Ancient Rome to the present day.
The nearby Baths of Caracalla are instead a splendid example of ancient imperial baths, in a perfect state of conservation and very fascinating to visit, especially since in Ancient Rome great importance was placed on similar places and the imposing structure reflects the value it could have for the population.
#3 Panoramic view of Rome from the Vittoriano
The Vittoriano is the imposing palace that dominates Piazza Venezia.
Not everyone knows that inside there is a characteristic lift that will allow you to reach an elevated position thanks to which you can enjoy a unique view of the city of Rome.
The famous chariot statue hides a beautiful terrace which is accessed by an elevator made entirely of glass. From there you can admire, in addition to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Trajan’s market, enjoying a decidedly special point of view from which to observe Rome
#4 The Doria Pamphilj Palace
The Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is the most unexpected thing you can find to visit near the Colosseum.
It is an ancient building from whose interior it is not clear what is hidden inside: a wonderful private collection of almost 400 paintings, dating from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century.
Inside the art gallery you can admire masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, Bernini and Velazquez.
But what is striking about Palazzo Doria Pamphilj are not only its works of art, but also and above all its internal architecture, the heavy decorations of the rooms and the ancient furnishing objects, which will allow you to take a leap into the past and discover the way of life of hundreds of years ago.
#5 The Jewish Ghetto of Rome
The Jewish ghetto of Rome is one of the most curious and fascinating places to visit in the city, about a 20-minute walk from the Colosseum.
This small and characteristic neighborhood is today a destination of great interest, both from a cultural and religious point of view, due to the presence of the Jewish Museum and the Synagogue, but also from a gastronomic point of view, since numerous very popular restaurants have sprung up in these parts. interesting, which have skilfully mixed the Jewish culinary tradition with the Roman one.
We are sure that this guide on what to see in Rome near the Colosseum will be extremely useful to you and we refer you to the second part of the guide, which you will find on our blog in a few days!
