UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rome
map viewRome and its surroundings hold some of the best-known UNESCO heritage in the world, and this page gathers seven sites we have visited. In the historic centre, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine stand within a short walk of each other, and the Pantheon is close by in the old town. Castel Sant'Angelo rises above the Tiber, and the Baths of Caracalla show the scale of Roman public life. Outside the city, Villa d'Este in Tivoli is famous for its Renaissance fountains. Tickets run from €5 at the Pantheon to €20 at Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Arch of Constantine is free to see. Spring and October are the most pleasant months.
Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy
Villa d’Este in Tivoli is a UNESCO-listed Renaissance villa with terraced gardens and around 50 fountains; a ticket costs about €15.
Roman Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Rome’s Flavian Amphitheatre, the largest amphitheatre ever built, inaugurated by Emperor Titus in AD 80.
Roman Forum, Rome
Former center of Ancient Rome, now an open-air museum. The Forum is situated in the historical center of Rome.
The Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Hadrian’s temple of all the gods, Rome’s best-preserved ancient building, with a 43-metre dome open to the sky through its oculus.
Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy
Hadrian’s 2nd-century mausoleum, later a papal fortress and now a museum, with one of the best terraces over Rome.
Arch of Constantine, Rome
The largest surviving Roman triumphal arch, dedicated by the Senate to Emperor Constantine in 315 AD. It stands next to the Colosseum and can be seen for free at any time.
Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy
The vast ruins of the Roman baths built under Emperor Caracalla in 212–216 AD for 1,600 bathers at a time, now a summer opera stage.
UNESCO sites in Rome on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Rome
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Rome
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantheon in Rome | €7 | Pantheon | — | |
| Baths of Caracalla | €8 | Baths | — | |
| Villa d’Este | €15–17 | Villa and gardens | — | EU citizens 18–25 €2; under 18 free; free on the first Sunday of the month |
| Roman Colosseum | €18 | Colosseum | — | |
| Roman Forum | €18 | Roman Forum | — | |
| Castel Sant’Angelo | €18 | Castle museum | — | |
| Arch of Constantine | Free | — | Monument |
Prices checked: 10.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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