The Tempietto is a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture in Rome. Bramante created this structure in 1502, drawing on classical Roman examples with perfect proportions. It sits in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio, commemorating what was once thought to be St. Peter’s martyrdom site. This was based on a misinterpretation of the term “meta,” which we now know referred to the circus in the Vatican area. The Tempietto is a perfect stop during a lovely walk in Trast

One of the most fascinating types of churches in Rome are the titular churches — churches that were once house-churches, and still today...

At the intersection of four Roman streets, each corner features a fountain with a river god or symbolic figure. The site sits directly between Santa Maria Maggiore and the Spanish Steps, with obelisks visible at both ends — a product of papal urban planning. Don’t miss San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Borromini’s unforgettable little church tucked into one corner.