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Carefully curated selection of Rome museums with virtual tours you can visit from the comfort of your own home. 

Nothing compares with the experience of physically being inside a museum, watching an original piece of art that defeated the passing of time with its beauty. 

However, sometimes you simply cannot do that, like recent events have made very clear (I am writing this in March 2020…)

If that is the case, however, you don’t have to totally give up on the idea of museum ‘going’.

Some Rome museums, following the lead of other cultural institutions around the world, offer the option of virtual visit and while this is not at all like walking along their gorgeous corridors, it is still better than nothing!

The ‘tours’ are not videos but 360 degrees images you can tilt and move around with your cursor as if you were standing in the museum and looking around you. 

The images are really cool and a very different experience than watching a documentary, with pace and masterpieces chosen by a curator. This is a slower experience, closer to actually wandering about the museum yourself.

Due to the nature of the technology, which makes the visit beautiful but slow, I find the best way to use these virtual tours is to select a specific room or piece of art to see it in on-location or make the most of them to get a sense for the museums.

If you are planning a trip to Rome, these Rome museums’ virtual tours are also a good way to evaluate if a museum is worth adding to your itinerary .

I have found several articles with lists of museums offering virtual tours however, I also noticed that many of the links offered brought to tours that didn’t really work or simply to a list of images from the museum. 

So for this article, I have curated a list of Rome museums whit virtual tours that actually work.

Here they are.

Rome museums with virtual tours + easy to follow instructions for visiting

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Musei Vaticani – Vatican Museums Virtual Tour

The Vatican Museums, physically located in the center of Rome, have pages on their websites with 360 degrees video tours of several parts of the museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s basilica  

They are not videos as such but 360 degrees images that you can move via cursor. The feeling is that of being inside the rooms and what is really cool is the ability to move the scene all the way up to the ceiling or all the way down to the floor, as if you were yourself moving around.

  • The link to some of the rooms is this one  
  • The link to the tour of the Sistine chapel is here

Centrale Montemartini – Virtual Tour of Rome’s most peculiar museum

Centrale Montemartini is lesser known than the Vatican museums but it is wonderful and one I recommend not just to adults but families with kids too. It is one of my favorite kid-friendly museums in Rome actually!

It has a beautiful collection of ancient mosaics and Roman statues, with a twist: the masterpieces are hosted in an old power station and this means the backdrop to them are incredible industrial machines!

Find it intriguing? You should! 

The tour is offered via google arts and culture, which you can access here

Follow the link below and then click on the little yellow figurine of a person on the right of the top image to get started. You can also find our guide to the Montemartini Museum here .

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Musei Capitolini – Virtual Tour of one of Rome’s most famous museums

Musei Capitolini, the vast and beautiful art museum on top of the Capitoline Hill also offer a virtual tour.

You have a choice of two solutions

The first is again via google arts and culture, for which you only need an internet connection.

To access, click here , then click again on the yellow man on the right corner of the main image. A new page will open up with a selection of images from the museum: click on any that grabs your attention for a close-up!

If you have Flash player, you can also access the virtual tour offered by the museum itself here .

I personally find this second way to visit the museum way more enjoyable: I find the images clearer and the whole user experience smoother, however, it may take an extra minute for setting Flash Player up, should your computer not run it already (mine didn’t).

Thankfully, getting Flash is easy and free, as you can easily download it from the museum page itself. When given the options, follow the link and follow the prompts. I promise, it is very easy!

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Mercati di Traiano -Trajan’s Market Rome Museum virtual Tour

Trajan’s markets are one of the most beautiful and interesting archaeological areas in Rome and one of the most underrated. I always recommend tourists to go visit and I was delighted to discover they also have a virtual your option and of excellent quality.

You can visit them virtually taking the tour form the museum site or via google arts and culture site. 

The links are respectively:

Museum virtual tour (required flash player, follow the prompt from the museum page to install it if needed, it is free and easy to do)

Google arts and culture tour : click on the little yellow figurine and then on any image for a close up.

The markets give a wonderful insight into the history of the expansion of the Roman Empire and a shed a light on some aspects of Roman architecture very different yet equally beautiful to that found in the Roman Forum.

Museo dell’Ara Pacis virtual tour

The Ara Pacis is a huge altar (‘Ara’) dating back to 13-9BC. It was built to celebrate the return of Augustus from his military campaigns is Gallia and Spain and wanted to celebrate the start of a long period of peace ( pax, pacis in Latin, hence the name ‘ara pacis’, Peace Altar).

The altar is a wonderful example of Roman sculpture and a virtual tour of t works particularly well as it allows you to see the details from close up.

You can access it two ways:

Via google arts and culture here (not really a virtual tour, but a selection of images you can move around and see in close up)

Or via the museum itself, here . This is a much better and enjoyable option, however, it requires the use of Flash Player, which not all computers have. You can download it safely and fro free following the prompts on the museum page.

Museo Napoleonico – Napoleon’s Museum Rome Virtual Tour

Very different from the museums above but worth a visit is the Rome Napoleon’s Museum dedicated, as you guessed, to Napoleon himself!

As well as a good collection, I like this museum for its elegant interiors, which you can appreciate surprisingly well wit the virtual tour provided. Have a look here , aren’t the rooms themselves just wonderful?

Like for the museums above, Flash Player is needed: just follow the prompts on the page for a free download (no computer skills required!)

Carlo Bilotti Museum Rome Virtual Tour

A hugely underrated yet important museum in Rome is the Museum Carlo Bilotti, located in stunning Villa Borghese , an absolute must-see in Rome.

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The museum has masterpieces by De Chirico, Warhol and Manzu and is a real hidden gem worth seeking our virtually and when in Rome!

You can visit it following this link to Google Arts and Culture . Click on the yellow figurine for a selection of images and then click on any that picks your interest for a closer look.

Museo di Villa Torlonia -Villa Torlonia Museum

Villa Torlonia is one of the most beautiful parks in Rome and one with important historical buildings with wonderfully decorated interiors.

The Villa is slightly out of the center of Rome and you may not be able to include it in your wanderings if you only have a day or two in Rome, however, it is worth seeing and a virtual tour may actually be the most convenient way to do so!

You can take the tour via the Museo di Villa Torlonia website itself clicking here (flash player required, follow the prompt to install if needed, it is free)

Or simply via the internet on the Google Arts and culture site here

I hope you enjoyed this overview of virtual tours of Rome museums you can take from the comfort of your own home and found the instruction to access them easy to follow.

Stay safe and happy museum ‘going’!

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A virtual tour of Rome, Italy

The Eternal City… From its legendary beginnings through the glories and cruelties of Ancient Rome, to the art and architecture of the Renaissance and beyond, this is a city you never get tired of exploring, whether it’s on a virtual tour of Rome or a planned real-life trip to Italy.

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And from the chance to make some virtual museum visits as well as virtual Rome tours introducing you to the city, not to mention being able to travel back in time to Ancient Rome, you’re not short of armchair travel inspiration.

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Virtual tour of Rome

Several companies have made virtual Rome tour videos, using 360 videos and some VR technology – mostly covering the city’s highlights so you can pick the one whose commentary you prefer.

This 360-degree video tour from You Visit lets you pick your own sights and attractions, or you can simply let it play through.

Otherwise try this virtual tour of Rome lasting less than five minutes while this slightly longer tour is designed to be experienced using VR headsets, although you can also watch the 360-degree video on YouTube.

Virtual Rome sights

If you prefer to flick through Rome’s key sites at your own pace, the Google Arts & Culture project has a slideshow of some of the city’s highlights including more background.

It’s not interactive beyond that, so if you’re looking for more of a virtual Rome tour of some of the museums, scroll down.

Ancient Rome

Alternatively you can step back in time to discover Rome as it once was – a sight which you can only see virtually these days, with the Rome Reborn initiative.

Designed to be viewed on computers and VR headsets, you can explore the ancient city with computer reconstructions of the buildings and monuments, accompanied by a commentary from experts.

The free trial is over but you can still pay to explore sites like the Roman Forum . Still cheaper than a plane ticket, and a great introduction if you’re planning a city break in Rome.

Rome Street art

While Rome’s historic attractions are one of its biggest draws, there are plenty of modern temptations among the ancient.

Take a street art tour to discover some of the more recent artworks adorning the Eternal City – there are two to try: click here or here .

Virtual Rome art & culture

Take a walk through the Sistine chapel, wander Trajan’s markets or marvel at the roof of the Pantheon, all from the virtual comfort of your armchair.

Google’s arts and culture project is another great place to start to check out some of Rome’s landmarks and museums – you can see the complete set here as well as those which more detailed virtual tours to scroll for more but here are some of the highlights.

View of the Colosseum in Rome against a blue sky, with a tree in shot - the ultimate virtual bucket list experiences

Take a virtual tour of the Colosseum – you’re limited as to how much you can see inside, but there are several options to explore the exterior online.

Take your first view from the sky , looking down onto the remains of the structure, built to seat 80,000 people, with this 360-degree aerial view.

Then soak up the sight of the world’s largest amphitheatre in the Italian sun before getting a little closer to the structure . Finally head inside to get a closer glimpse of the Colosseum’s interior .

Trevi fountain

The legend says that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you’ll return to Rome – throwing two or three should also bring you love and marriage.

While you can’t lob a Euro into the water virtually, you can still get a look at the largest Baroque fountain in the city – and be secretly thankful you don’t have to battle the crowds.

The Pantheon

This former Roman temple, now a Catholic church, is famous for both its dome – still the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, 2,000 years after it was built – and for the oculus, the opening to the sky in the centre of it. This 360-degree video lets you look up at the famous ceiling and imagine the building soaring overhead.

Roman Forum

Take a look down into the remains of the Roman Forum , once the heart of Ancient Rome.

The ruins of the buildings and temples in the Roman Forum, one of the places to explore on a virtual tour of Rome

Trajan’s Market

While most visitors flock to the Roman Forum, the Mercati di Traiano is another fascinating spot to wander around, and you can get a virtual tour of Rome’s Trajan’s Market too. The Google arts and culture tour is more detailed than some of the other better-known historic sites, letting you virtually walk through as well as exploring some of the objects on display.

Even better is the museum’s own virtual tour – you need flash player to make this work – which lets you virtually wander through the halls before heading outside.

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is only one part of the Vatican Museums Virtual Tour that you can take but it’s easily one of the highlights – watching online, you can see as much detail as you’d like in the chapel , and there’s no fast-moving queue to shuttle you out too quickly either.

The Vatican museums currently have 360-degree video tours of seven different rooms , including the astonishing art work of Raphael’s Rooms.

There’s also an impressive virtual tour of St Peter’s Basilica letting you see the famous church’s details but also giving an impression of the soaring grandeur of the nave.

Capitoline Museum

Take a virtual tour of Rome’s Musei Capitolini, the art museum set on top of the Campidoglio hill. The museum has its own virtual tour (using flash) where you can wander through the halls as well as looking around the Campidoglio square as well.

Or try the Google Arts and Culture tour which gives you a little more detail, so you can look at some of the pieces on display inside the museum.

Museo dell’Ara Pacis virtual tour

The huge altar of the Ara Pacis might not be Rome’s best known sculpture, but it’s perfect for a virtual tour. The museum itself has its own 360-degree video to help you look around.

Or Google Arts and Culture has another virtual tour allowing you to see close up, along with some history about the inspiration behind the 2,000-year-old altar celebrating the military campaigns of Augustus.

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Step inside the opera house to take a look around, hear from its director and get a glimpse of performances.

Other virtual Rome museums

Discover ancient mosaics and Roman statues in the Centrale Montemartini , a museum set in an older power station.

Explore more relics of Ancient Rome as you learn about Roman culture at the Museo della Civilta Romana .

Learn more about a very different emperor at Rome’s Museo Napoleonico , dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Get a view from Rome’s old walls at the Museo della Mura .

Check out some modern art at Rome’s Museo Carlo Bilotti in the Villa Borghese, including works by Andy Warhol.

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Discover These Museums Online During Lockdown

While the lockdowns imposed during the past twelve months have limited our ability to experience all Rome has to offer, many exquisite art exhibitions housed in the city are available to tour via the New Virtual Tours of Civic Museums . The site , launched on February 16th, is an online platform that allows users to virtually discover eight different museums. All through a click of a mouse or a tap on your smartphone!  The incredible technology allows for a 360-degree viewing of the pieces, which features museums: Capitoline, Ara Pacis, Napoleonic, Trajan’s Market-Museum of the Imperial Forum, Casino Nobile di Villa Torlonia, Centrale Montemartini, Museum of the Walls and Museum of Rome . Through the impressive 360 technology offered by the virtual tour, you are able to really visualize the magnitude and impressive collections that each museum has to offer. 

Capitoline Museums

The virtual tour of the Capitoline Museums allows the user to explore the vast collection of art pieces held within, from paintings and sculptures to pieces from ancient Egypt. A highlight while virtually exploring this museum includes the chapel located within Capitoline’s Palazzo dei Conservatori. The chapel is decorated with beautiful frescos that cover the entirety of the ceiling as well as intricate stucco designs created between 1575 and 1578 by artists Michele Alberti and Jacopo Rocchetti. Another mesmerizing room captured by the visual tour is the Hall of Emperors which is located within Capitolne’s New Palace. Simply by clicking your mouse upon each structure, you are able to learn the name of the piece, a short description of its style and significance as well as the time period it is from. 

As you virtually make your way through the Ara Pacis Museum , you are able to explore the building and its compositions in a more in depth way than you would if visiting in person, as the virtual tour allows you to experience everything not only from ground level, but also from above, really allowing the visitor to get a grasp at how impressive each structure is. By clicking upon your mouse or tapping on your screen, you are provided with an up close and high definition image of every corner of each piece, allowing you to see that these pieces have survived thousands of years and done so with such grace and beauty. 

Napoleonic Museum

Upon your arrival into the Napoleonic Museum , you are directed through the ‘Points of Interest’ dropdown, which leads you into each exquisitely decorated room. While each museum displayed as part of this virtual tour opportunity is quite impressive, the Napoleonic Museum is rather memorable in that it allows you to explore history and stories lasting over a century through the three distinct periods displayed throughout which include: The Napoleonic Period, the first empire or the so-called “Roman” period and lastly the Second Empire period. There is really something of interest for everyone within his museum, as shown through the variety of pieces and time periods offered, from the Costume Gallery to the stunning oil canvas paintings depicting figures like Elisa Bonapoarte Baciocchi. 

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Trajan Markets

The Trajan Markets Museum of the Imperial Forum is known for being rather large, however visitors do not need to worry about missing anything held within this impressive site. You are even able to see a stunning panoramic view of both the Trajan’s Terrace as well as the Trajan’s Forum level, allowing you to not only see breathtaking views of one of the oldest cities in Europe. Within each room, there is an introduction provided that features a detailed video of the historical and archaeological background of the space and pieces held within it. 

Villa Torlonia Museum

The Casino Nobile at Villa Torlonia is absolutely remarkable, from the Ballroom to the bedroom of Prince Giovanni Torlonia which features a 20th-century walnut and elm bed originally housed in the Palace of Villa Torlonia. Within each room you are able to click on a small icon with an ‘i’ that provides you with a detailed background of the room in which you are in, allowing you to learn the various artists involved as well as the different architectural layouts and design choices incorporated. 

Centrale Montemartini

Centrale Montemartini features something quite memorable, an aerial view of the 4th-century mosaic provided by images captured by a drone. You are able to experience this piece and visualize its sheer magnitude, as well as use of different materials such as colored marbles and limestone in a way unlike any other. 

Museum of Walls

The Museum of Walls virtual tour also provides viewers with an aerial view of the site, which also features a remarkable view of the city of Rome. Visitors to this site were able to walk the ancient patrol route that crosses the four towers of the walls and while you are not currently able to physically make your way through this route, there is a video provided that really allows you to feel like you are at the site itself taking in all of the history. 

Museum of Rome

The last museum featured as part of this immersive remote experience is certainly not to be forgotten. From the enchanting and incredibly intricate frescos displayed within the Hall of Landscapes to the sprawling oil on canvas paintings housed within rooms like The Party in the Square, you could spend hours virtually exploring The Museum of Rome.  

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Ambitious VR Experience Restores 7,000 Roman Buildings, Monuments to Their Former Glory

You can take an aerial tour of the city circa 320 A.D. or stop by specific sites for in-depth exploration

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Ever wish you could step into a hot air balloon, travel back in time to 320 A.D., and soar over the streets of Ancient Rome? Well, that oddly specific fantasy is achievable in a new virtual reality experience called “ Rome Reborn .”

The ambitious undertaking, painstakingly built by a team of 50 academics and computer experts over a 22-year period, recreates 7,000 buildings and monuments scattered across a 5.5 square mile stretch of the famed Italian city. The project, according to Tom Kington of the Times , is being marketed as the largest digital reconstruction of Rome to date.

Director Bernard Frischer , a digital archaeologist at Indiana University, tells Agence France-Presse that “Rome Reborn” features multiple VR experiences: You can opt for a whirlwind flyover tour of the city or stop by a specific site, such as the Roman forum or the Basilica of Maxentius .

For now, the forum and basilica are the only two landmarks available for in-depth exploration, but tours of the Colosseum, the Pantheon and other top attractions are expected to debut this year or next.

The “ Flight Over Ancient Rome ” experience, currently available via VR headsets and computers, takes participants on a roughly two-hour highlights tour that includes stops at more than 35 points of interest, including the imperial fora and palace, the Circus Maximus, and the tombs of emperors Augustus and Hadrian. All of these sites are seen from above, providing a unique aerial perspective the website touts as a chance to see “how the individual buildings and monuments fit into a larger pattern of urban organization.”

Comparatively, the two site visits place users in the driver’s seat, affording them freedom to roam through reconstructed streets and halls while learning key facts via a helpful in-app tour guide. The Basilica of Maxentius , a monumental civic building commissioned by the emperor Maxentius prior to his defeat at the hands of rival Constantine, is particularly impressive due to its vibrant interior and restored statue of the conquering emperor, who later oversaw the Roman Empire’s transition into a Christian state.

The Forum, a marketplace of sorts that served as the center of the ancient city, also reveals an impressive attention to detail: As archaeologist Paolo Liverani of the University of Florence explains to the Times ’ Kington, researchers used studies on the flooring of the Forum—including an illustration found on the Arch of Constantine —to render the virtual model accurately. VR experts even collaborated with historians to ensure that sunlight correctly bounced off of the Forum’s gold-gilded statues.

Frischer tells AFP that he and his colleagues chose to set their virtual world in 320 A.D. because they had the most information on that period, which allowed them to go into greater detail. Additionally, he explains , the year represented a critical turning point for Rome, as it experienced a burst of architectural energy and saw its population cross the 1 million threshold. Just 10 years later, Constantine moved the imperial capital east to Constantinople , signaling the end of Rome’s position as the center of the empire.

Today, little of the sumptuous world seen in “Rome Reborn” remains, a fact emphasized by the app’s “Time Warp” feature. By toggling between the structures’ past glory and present-day dilapidation, history lovers gain an even greater appreciation of just what was achieved during Rome's glory days.

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Flyover Zone, a pioneer in the emerging field of virtual tourism, has released a remastered version of its virtual aerial tour of ancient Rome.

Rome Reborn 4.0 updates the graphics used in earlier versions of the virtual tour developed by leading digital archaeologist Professor Bernard Frischer.

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The narrated tour in English, available as an app or online at Yorescape , digitally reconstructs Rome as it appeared at its peak in 320 AD, a decade before Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople.

The 3D rendering features a bird's eye view of more than 40 landmarks including the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the Pantheon and the Baths of Caracalla.

On Wednesday, November 8, Flyover Zone is releasing Rome Reborn 4.0, our digital reconstruction of ancient Rome! Take our new virtual tour, "Flight over Ancient Rome" on our app, Yorescape- free for one week: https://t.co/BMqq36TMPO pic.twitter.com/zLMRV0Xm0V — Flyover Zone | virtual tourism (@flyover_zone) November 3, 2023

Professor Frischer says the 'Flight over Ancient Rome' tour is designed for both academic study and virtual tourism, describing it as the “culmination of more than 27 years of historical research applied to the use of innovative digital tools”.

“We hope to make it easy and fun for people to learn about ancient Rome and its cultural heritage," Frischer told Italian news agency ANSA, adding that the virtual tour can help tourists prepare for their visit to the Eternal City as well as keep their memories alive once they return home.

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After studying a specific ancient civilization (Ancient Greece, Romans, Mayans, Egypt, etc. ), have a class discussion about what a day in the life of a person would be like.

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Discover and explore the colosseum gladiators, animals fights and… virtual reality be ready to enjoy, have fun and learn travelling back in time.

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3D glasses are not allowed inside the Colosseum/Forum for security reasons.  Introduction to the Colosseum outside using goggles, enter the Colosseum and climb up to the second tier, see the Arch of Constantine and use of goggles again. Enter the ancient Roman Forum, the Holy street and the Arch of Titus then an (easy) climb of the Palatine Hill to visit the ruins of Caesars’ Palace.

ROME !! You’ve watched movies about it, studied it in school, read about it in books, and now you are finally here! An  Ancient Rome VIRTUAL REALITY tour with GOGGLES  is   tailored to satisfy all your curiosity and have a complete immersion in the ancient Rome scenarios! The virtual reality points in our tour are carefully designed and chosen for you. While you will walk on the cobble stones of the Eternal City, we will show you reconstructions and 3d pictures using glasses. The city from where, more than 2000 years ago, the fate of a huge empire was decided by charismatic and unscrupulous emperors! You will see the marbles shining, the bronze statue of the emperor Nero intact! Games and Gladiators and temples as if they were never torned down! We studied only the most impressive and inspiring points of view to make you see the ancient city of Rome as it used to be. Follow us through more than 12 centuries of ancient Roman history reconstucted! During this ancient Rome walking virtual tour, you will literally BE there thanks to the glasses and the perfect and accurate reconstructions. You and your kids won’t believe your eyes! As you will be watching the 3d,  your expert guide will describe the environment for you like being in a guided tour…Somewhere else!

What will we see in the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Virtual Reality 3d Tour?

The use of the glasses is not permitted inside the archeological areas by law.

We designed a perfect itinerary for you to mix and match ancient remains and reconstructions. After we meet, we will use the googles for the first time watching the outside of the Colosseum and the surroundings. You will move at the same time in the real space and the virtual one with the best guides always at your side.

We studied the reconstructions and chose the best ones developed in collaboration with top notch archaeologists: this technological support will make your ancient Rome tour just amazing and unforgettable experience.

Next, we will enter the Colosseum like an ancient spectator , climb the stairs and reach the first tier! You will be struck by a spectacular view of the arena and your expert, local tour guide will make history come alive again! Imagine  gladiators  wounded by wild  lions  and  tigers , criminals skinned alive or fed to wild animals during  cruel executions . And finally, in the afternoon, bet (not for real!) on the gladiators fighting for their life.

After the exploration of the Flavian Amphiteatre , leave the stadium walk to the  Arch of Constantine , in 5 minutes you will arrive at the beating heart of the ancient world: the  Roman Forum .

Here there will be a second virtual reality stop to go deep into the Colosseum story and travel down to the Underground area to watch the cages where lions and gladiators were kept and to have the best introduction to the majesty of the Roman Forum. After watching the “piazza” of the past through your glasses, we will be back on the real world and enter the Roman Forum for real! During tour Roman Forum Tour with the help of our licensed guides you will easily imagine sellers trading goods, politicians speaking to the crowd, judges sentencing criminals, teachers surrounded by their students. Be inspired by the beauty of the most important remains of antiquity: the  Temple of Saturn , the Tabularium façade, the ancient Senate house, the  Temple of Julius Cesar , the house of the Vestal Virgins and their Holy Fire. Walk through the “Via Sacra”, the holiest road in Rome, to reach the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine and the  Arch of Titus,  with its picture of the glorious  Jewish Menorah .

After this, a very easy walk will take us to the top of the  Palatine Hill , where the imposing remains of the  Imperial Palace  are still visible!

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Ancient city with a different approach! Book your immersive 3D walking tour of Ancient Rome and the Colosseum!

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  • The virtual reality technology will be used only OUTSIDE the Colosseum and OUTSIDE the Roman Forum for a minimum 30 minutes time. Virtual reality experience will be matched with real tour INSIDE Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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  • The cost of the Colosseum entry tickets is NOT included in the tour guide fees. Buy your tickets and save your money!! The online procedure is very easy! After paying the deposit to secure the tour, we will send you the online booking procedure to get your admission tickets.
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The Bollywood beauty, Sonakshi Sinha has turned heads for her acting and elegance in 'Heeramandi'. Sonakshi, back in 2023, had her rome renovated and credited the architects 'Rajiv and Ekta Parekh' for turning her dream home into a reality. Here is a virtual tour of her home.

<p>Without even looking at interiors and decor, it is a sure shot that the ambience of the home is immaculate. The lush sofa, beautiful colours, and the blood red colours on the cushion look out of the world! </p>

Beautiful ambience

Without even looking at interiors and decor, it is a sure shot that the ambience of the home is immaculate. The lush sofa, beautiful colours, and the blood red colours on the cushion look out of the world!

<p>Giving a hint about the perfect placement and height is this beautiful shot of Sonakshi during the golden hour. The room she is in looks well-lit naturally and the sunshine makes for the perfect aesthetics. </p>

Perfect golden hour shots

Giving a hint about the perfect placement and height is this beautiful shot of Sonakshi during the golden hour. The room she is in looks well-lit naturally and the sunshine makes for the perfect aesthetics.

<p>The balcony looks elegant and chic with perfect seating, wood work, and a beautiful height to have the perfect views. </p>

Breezy outdoors

The balcony looks elegant and chic with perfect seating, wood work, and a beautiful height to have the perfect views.

<p> A beautiful shot of Sonakshi, and a beautiful sofa in the background. The white sofa behind looks perfect and really adds up to the aesthetic of the space. From the brown, wooden floor to the chic white sofa, the decor is mind-blowing. </p>

Curved white sofa

A beautiful shot of Sonakshi, and a beautiful sofa in the background. The white sofa behind looks perfect and really adds up to the aesthetic of the space. From the brown, wooden floor to the chic white sofa, the decor is mind-blowing.

<p>With beautiful flowers in the extreme end of the room and a gradient table in between, this is one of the pictures Sonakshi shared to thank the architects and show the world the beauty they created. </p>

A splendid sight!

With beautiful flowers in the extreme end of the room and a gradient table in between, this is one of the pictures Sonakshi shared to thank the architects and show the world the beauty they created.

<p>The perfect space for a workout and then some cooling down is this room. With a beautiful mauve-pink room, a circle mirror, and a small monstera plant, this room gives a really chic aesthetic. </p>

Pretty in pink

The perfect space for a workout and then some cooling down is this room. With a beautiful mauve-pink room, a circle mirror, and a small monstera plant, this room gives a really chic aesthetic.

<p>Sonakshi's bedroom is a dream come true! The beautiful blue colour, the pink curtains, and the minimal bed really enhance the calm energy that is present in the room. </p>

A dream bedroom

Sonakshi's bedroom is a dream come true! The beautiful blue colour, the pink curtains, and the minimal bed really enhance the calm energy that is present in the room.

<p>A beautiful, multi-level table in the center, a vintage-looking rug below, some really beautiful wooden cabinets, and a view of the outside, this is what sums up Sonakshi's dreamy main hall.</p>

The main hall

A beautiful, multi-level table in the center, a vintage-looking rug below, some really beautiful wooden cabinets, and a view of the outside, this is what sums up Sonakshi's dreamy main hall.

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Congratulations on receiving an offer to study at LSE!

This evening event is designed to help welcome you into LSE's vibrant international community. You'll have the chance to learn more about what to expect at LSE as well as connect with other offer holders from the local area.

The event will begin with a brief presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session and the opportunity to speak with LSE staff on an individual basis. After the presentation, you're invited to meet other offer holders at an informal drinks reception, which will run between approximately 7.45 and 9.00pm. There will be a selection of complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks available.* While participation in the reception is entirely optional, this will be a great chance to meet your future classmates before you've even stepped foot on LSE campus!

We look forward to seeing you in Rome as you take another step in your journey to become  #partofLSE .

  • It is essential that offer holders book a place in advance. Reserve your place in the 'how can I attend' section.
  • Please note, attendance is not compulsory and will not affect your offer of admission.

If you are an offer holder and have questions about this event, please get in touch .

All event times are in local time.

Please note that alcoholic beverages will be offered in accordance with local minimum age of consumption legislation and service is at the discretion of the event venue.

Read our Code of Behaviour before attending our events.

Book your place  to attend this event. Space is limited so advance booking is recommended.

  • Only conditional or unconditional LSE offer holders (for entry in September 2024) can register to attend this event. Please register using your unique LSE ID number.
  • Due to capacity limitations at the venue, we ask that offer holders do not bring more than one guest along with them to the event. If the venue reaches capacity, we may ask offer holders' guests to wait outside.

Our booking form works best with Google Chrome. If you experience technical difficulties completing the form in other browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari) please try using Google Chrome instead. If you are still unable to successfully complete the online booking form, please  contact  the Student Recruitment and Study Abroad team

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