Monuments in Rome for children
Rome is a good destination for traveling with children, as they will find a fascinating place full of curious monuments. Of course, the visits should be oriented towards them, looking for the fun and entertaining side. Luckily, in Rome there are many routes full of curious corners and spectacular bu
Rome is a good destination for traveling with children, as they will find a fascinating place full of curious monuments. Of course, the visits should be oriented towards them, looking for the fun and entertaining side.
Luckily, in Rome there are many routes full of curious corners and spectacular buildings that will impress children. Here you have some of the best known points of the city so you can organize the visit.
Rome Guide for children
The Colosseum
The symbol of Rome, one of the most famous monuments in the world.
The children will be enchanted by its majesty, and because in the surroundings there are people disguised as a Roman soldier with whom they can take a photo, once the price has been agreed upon.
Enter the Coliseum (it also allows entry to the Forum and the Palatine) costs € 12 for adults, € 7 for residents of European Union countries and young people from 18 to 24 years.
Admission for children under 18 is free.
Opens at 8.30 and closes at 16:30 in winter and at 7:00 in summer.
Roman and Palatine Forum
Located next to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum shows the remains of the city, more than two thousand years ago, and can be an adventure for children to explore.
There are remains of temples, palaces and buildings that we can recreate with children with the help of a good guide and imagination.
On the Palatine Hill we can see the challenges of the imperial palace, as well as impressive views of the city.
The schedule is the same as that of the Coliseum.
St. Peter's Church of the Vatican
The huge St. Peter's Basilica is the heart of Vatican City, the smallest state in the world and located in the heart of Rome. It is the largest church in the world, and both the building itself and the square, designed by Bernini, are of great interest.
It is worth spending a pleasant time as a family walking around the Bernini square with an ice cream, and go inside the Basilica, which will leave children overwhelmed by its size and majesty. Admission is free, but you have to be careful with the clothing, since the shoulders and knees must be covered.
Fontana di Trevi
In the narrow streets of Rome is this huge fountain that always surprises travelers. Let the children guide you until you find it, surely you will be amazed.
The Fontana di Trevi has a myriad of beautiful mythological statues, and you can be part of the tradition throwing a coin in the water to get good luck.
It is worth visiting both day and night, when the lighting changes completely.
The Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the temples that we will most enjoy as we approach the history of Rome, as it is very well preserved despite the existence of its existence in 128 AD.
Both its exterior and its interior are a perfect example of Roman architecture, and we can explain to children the use of certain symbols inside, as well as contemplate the tomb of the painter Rafael.
Your schedule is from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., except during the hours when Masses are celebrated.
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is a beautiful point where we can enjoy Baroque sculpture and architecture with the Fountain of the Four Rivers, as well as two smaller fountains and the church of Santa Inés. An opportunity to rest and enjoy the beautiful views.
Plaza Venice
When visiting Rome we will surely find a curious monument, a white palace that can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. This building is none other than the monument to Vittorio Emmanuele II, located in Piazza Venezia.
In the same square Venice is the elegant Palace of Venice, where Mussolini lived, and the famous obelisk of the Plaza del Popolo.
Santa María la Mayor
This church was the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and its interior is impressive for its size and decoration.
The enormous floor plan of the Basilica is decorated with colorful mosaics and golden ornaments, with ceilings that will surprise children.
The schedule of the basilica is 7h. At 7:00 p.m., and we must be careful with the dress, as in the Vatican, and with the various masses that are celebrated every day.
Plaza del Campidoglio
In this central Renaissance square, the first one that was built, is kilometer zero, from where all the roads of the country depart.
Capitoline museums and Capitoline she-wolf, reproduction of the popular statue that commemorates the creation of the city
Plaza de España
The Plaza de España is one of the most beautiful and lively in Rome. On its grand staircase tourists sit to rest, eat ice cream or contemplate the city, and it is a good opportunity to stop a few minutes if the children are tired.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Very close to the Vatican Basilica, next to the Tiber river, is Castel Sant'Angelo, a fortress built by the emperor Hadrian and full of statues of angels both in the castle and on the bridge.
In addition, it is the ideal place for a treasure hunt, as it is full of secret hideouts and passages, including one that connects with the Vatican itself and was an emergency escape route for the Popes.
Trastevere
Trastevere is not a monument but a neighborhood, full of charm and life, where we can enjoy a pizza at a good price while we walk through its streets. We can also take advantage of crossing the river on the Tiberina Island.
Teresa Guerra. Copywriter
