Roma Segreta

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Walking guides to Rione Monti and the Colosseum, written by the hosts of Roma Segreta: churches, gardens, fountains and quiet streets, best explored slowly.

Travertine facade of the Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti above Colle Oppio, Rione Monti, Rome

5/9/26

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San Martino ai Monti: Rome’s Basilica of Silvester and Martin

Ancient brick ruins among cypress trees in the Colle Oppio park, above the Domus Aurea, Rome

5/26/26

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Domus Aurea: Nero’s Golden House Beneath Colle Oppio

Fontana dei Catecumeni in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, Rione Monti, Rome: a small travertine Renaissance fountain designed by Giacomo della Porta (1588 to 1589) at the center of the sloping square near the Colosseum

1/14/26

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Fontana dei Catecumeni: The Fountain in Piazza Madonna dei Monti

The Roman Forum at night, with the Capitoline Hill and its bell tower lit up behind

5/15/26

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Colosseum to Via di San Bonaventura: a Rome night walk

The Colosseum seen from a tree-lined path in the Parco di Colle Oppio, Rome

1/17/26

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Colle Oppio Before Sunrise: A Quiet Walk Above the Colosseum

Portico and travertine facade of the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli above Colle Oppio, Rome

1/11/26

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San Pietro in Vincoli: Michelangelo’s Moses in Rione Monti

Looking down Via dei Serpenti toward the Colosseum, Rione Monti, Rome

1/12/26

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Via dei Serpenti, Rione Monti: A Hidden Walking Guide

First sunlight on the cobblestones of Via dei Serpenti in Rione Monti, Rome

2/4/26

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Quiet Mornings in Rione Monti: Via degli Zingari and Via Baccina

Old rooftops and a brick tower among the trees of the Celian Hill, Rome

1/22/26

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Walking the Celio at Dusk: A Quiet Route Above the Colosseum

5/9/26

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San Martino ai Monti: Rome’s Basilica of Silvester and Martin

5/15/26

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Colosseum to Via di San Bonaventura: a Rome night walk

1/12/26

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Via dei Serpenti, Rione Monti: A Hidden Walking Guide

5/26/26

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Domus Aurea: Nero’s Golden House Beneath Colle Oppio

1/17/26

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Colle Oppio Before Sunrise: A Quiet Walk Above the Colosseum

2/4/26

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Quiet Mornings in Rione Monti: Via degli Zingari and Via Baccina

1/14/26

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Fontana dei Catecumeni: The Fountain in Piazza Madonna dei Monti

1/11/26

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San Pietro in Vincoli: Michelangelo’s Moses in Rione Monti

1/22/26

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Walking the Celio at Dusk: A Quiet Route Above the Colosseum

5/9/26

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San Martino ai Monti: Rome’s Basilica of Silvester and Martin

1/12/26

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Via dei Serpenti, Rione Monti: A Hidden Walking Guide

1/17/26

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Colle Oppio Before Sunrise: A Quiet Walk Above the Colosseum

1/14/26

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Fontana dei Catecumeni: The Fountain in Piazza Madonna dei Monti

1/22/26

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Walking the Celio at Dusk: A Quiet Route Above the Colosseum

5/15/26

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Colosseum to Via di San Bonaventura: a Rome night walk

5/26/26

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Domus Aurea: Nero’s Golden House Beneath Colle Oppio

2/4/26

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Quiet Mornings in Rione Monti: Via degli Zingari and Via Baccina

1/11/26

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