Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is located in the Apostolic Palace, and is the official place of residence for the current pope. The chapel was named after and built by the Pope Sixtus IV, who had also created the Vatican Archives. This remarkable palace like building is especially known for the incredibly detailed paintings that Michelangelo had created. Within the chapel, there is a room where you can see for yourself the true magnitude of his work, and enjoy the floor to ceiling mural. Today, this building is where the new pope is chosen, and it is an extremely popular tourist site- people can visit from Monday to Saturday from 9-12:30. And for good reason- it is absolutely breathtaking! ($64 total)
Colosseum
The colosseum is an amphitheater located in the center of Rome, built hundreds of years ago, when gladiator fights were all the range. The building is made out of sand and concrete, and is known for being the largest amphitheater in the world. It can hold about 50,000 to 80,000 people at any given time, and is a popular tourist attraction due to its architectural feat and hugeness. The colosseum took eight years to be built, and was created from 72 AD to 80 AD specifically for entertainment in medieval times. The Colosseum eventually began to crumble, but what left today is still marveled by people from all over the world, who can visit every day of the year. ($24 total)
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is one of the seven famous hills in Rome. It stands 40 meters tall, and is said to have one of the best views of the city, so make sure to bring in a camera! Legend has it that on Palatine Hill, Hercules defeated Cacus after he made the mistake of stealing cattle. Hercules hit Cacus with his club so hard that it formed a cleft of the hill, where a staircase was later built. Tourists visit the site today to listen to the myths of the Palatine, and learn more about what the ancient Romans used to believe, and this place is open every day of the year. ($48.00 total)
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is an ancient architectural site surrounded by ruins of several different government buildings in Rome. Another name for this cite is Forum Magnum. In the past, the forum was used for criminal trials, public speeches, elections, and gladiatorial matches. Many people from around the world come to visit the ruins. The buildings were built during 753 BC-509 BC and during 509 BC-27 BC. Several of the monuments were destroyed and built again several times, and you can visit these any day of the year. ($0.00 total)
St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s is a basilica in Rome, and it remains to be one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is the site where the apostle, Peter, was crucified and buried, and his tomb is under the main alter. At the Basilica, there is St. Peter's Square; exterior of St. Peter's Basilica; nave; right aisle and transept; dome area with baldacchino; Throne of St. Peter; left transept and aisle; and crypt. It is huge tourist site that it open to the public. It is in Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City in Italy, and is open from Monday to Saturday. ($118.16 total)