Things to Do in Centro Storico, Rome

This historic center is filled with monumental squares, famous museums, and small churches showcasing works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo. Key attractions include the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Campo de' Fiori.

  • PantheonArchaeological Site
  • Galleria Doria PamphiljArt Gallery
  • Largo di Torre ArgentinaPlaza

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Centro Storico in Rome

Top things to do in Centro Storico

  • Pantheon

    Pantheon

    4.8 · 282.4k
    Archaeological Site

    Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Galleria Doria Pamphilj

    Galleria Doria Pamphilj

    4.7 · 8.4k
    Art Gallery

    Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

    Mon–Tue
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Largo di Torre Argentina

    Largo di Torre Argentina

    Plaza

    square in Rome, Italy

  • Santa Maria sopra Minerva

    Santa Maria sopra Minerva

    4.7 · 3.6k
    Basilica

    Lavish Gothic church known for its medieval tombs, Michelangelo sculpture & elephant obelisk.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 1 PM, 2 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Sant'Ignazio Church

    Sant'Ignazio Church

    4.8 · 20.6k
    Famous Catholic Church

    17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.

    Every day
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Church of the Gesù

    Church of the Gesù

    4.8 · 7.0k
    Famous Catholic Church

    Consecrated in 1584, this lavish church has a richly decorated interior by Giacomo della Porta.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 12 PM, 5 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 12 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Santa Maria Minerva Obelisk

    Santa Maria Minerva Obelisk

    4.7 · 1.0k
    Monument

    Landmark sculpture created in 1667, depicting an obelisk & an ornate marble elephant.

  • San Ciriaco de Camiliano

    San Ciriaco de Camiliano

    4.7 · 4.6k
    Cathedral

    Clifftop cathedral with a 13th-century dome & a portal flanked by granite lions, plus port views.

  • Moriondo & Gariglio

    Moriondo & Gariglio

    4.6 · 274
    Chocolate Shop
  • National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

    National Museum of the Palazzo di Venezia

    4.5 · 2.8k
    Art Museum

    15th-century palace museum housing collections of medieval & renaissance art, sculpture & weaponry.

    Every day
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Nora Thai Massage Center Of Sukseel Dararat Sas

    Nora Thai Massage Center Of Sukseel Dararat Sas

    4.6 · 370
    Massage

    A center in Rome offering authentic Thai massage for relaxation, stress relief, and wellness to tourists and locals.

  • Vestopazzo Roma Largo delle Stimmate

    Vestopazzo Roma Largo delle Stimmate

    4.4 · 375
    Boutique

    A fashion accessories shop offering items such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and bags.

Where to eat & drink in Centro Storico

  • Rooftop Jim's Bar

    Rooftop Jim's Bar

    4.6 · 506
    Rooftop Bar· €20–30

    A rooftop bar located on the top floor of the Singer Palace hotel, offering creative cocktails, small bites, and panoramic views of Rome's iconic rooftops and historic landmarks.

    Every day
    3 PM – 1 AM

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Map of Centro Storico with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Pantheon
  2. 2Galleria Doria Pamphilj
  3. 3Largo di Torre Argentina
  4. 4Santa Maria sopra Minerva
  5. 5Sant'Ignazio Church
  6. 6Church of the Gesù
  7. 7Rooftop Jim's Bar
  8. 8Santa Maria Minerva Obelisk
  9. 9San Ciriaco de Camiliano
  10. 10Moriondo & Gariglio

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