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Historical Places To Visit Near Peter's Basilica (Rome) In 2026 - 2027

Historic site
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Bell Tower
4.5(131 reviews)Xi'an · 334 km
The Bell Tower of Xi'an, located in the heart of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, is a stately traditional Chinese building and one of the city's most iconic…
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Historic city
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Venice
Italy · 394 km
Venice, Italy, is a city renowned for its unique architecture, history, and network of canals. Consisting of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked…
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Historic City
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Siena
Italy · 182 km
Siena, a city in Italy’s central Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. The historic center of Siena has been declared by UNESCO as…
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Historical Landmark
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Colosseum
Rome · 3 km
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is located in the center of Rome, Italy. It is an elliptical…
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Historical Landmark
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Pantheon
Rome · 2 km
The Pantheon, located in Rome, Italy, is a former Roman temple and now a church, renowned for its ancient Roman architecture, engineering, and art. It was…
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Historical Landmark
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Trevi Fountain
Rome · 2 km
The Trevi Fountain, known as 'Fontana di Trevi' in Italian, is an iconic Baroque masterpiece and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Nestled in the…
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Historic Square
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Piazza Navona
Rome · 2 km
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares. The large and lively square features no less than three…
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Historical Landmark
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Rome · 1 km
Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the right bank of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, is a towering cylindrical building initially commissioned by Emperor Hadrian…
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Historical landmark
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Spanish Steps
Rome · 2 km
The Spanish Steps are an architectural and cultural landmark in Rome, Italy, known for their monumental stairway of 135 steps. Completed in 1725, they connect…
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Historical Landmark & Museum
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Capitoline Hill and Museums
Rome · 3 km
The Capitoline Hill, known in Italian as Campidoglio, is the smallest and most significant of the seven hills of Rome. Rich in history and art, it has played a…
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Historical Landmark
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Circus Maximus
Rome · 3 km
The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Rich in history and grandeur, it was the…
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Historical Landmark
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Baths of Caracalla
Rome · 4 km
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, are a grand example of Roman public baths, or thermae, built between AD 212 and 217, during the reign of Emperor…
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Historical Landmark
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Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano
Rome · 3 km
Piazza Venezia is a central hub of Rome, Italy, known for its grandiose architecture and cultural significance. At the heart of the Piazza stands the Altare…
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Historical Square
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Campo de' Fiori
Rome · 2 km
Campo de' Fiori is a rectangular square south of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy, at the border of the rione Parione and Regola. Known for its vibrant atmosphere,…
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Historical Landmark
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Villa d'Este
Rome · 29 km
Villa d'Este, located in Tivoli, near Rome, Italy, is a Renaissance masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its opulent garden, fountains, and…
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Historic Square
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St Mark's Square
Venice · 393 km
St Mark's Square, known as Piazza San Marco in Italian, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy. Encompassed by the city's most significant buildings,…
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Historic Site, Museum
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Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Venice · 393 km
Doge's Palace, known as Palazzo Ducale in Italian, is a historic masterpiece situated in the heart of Venice, Italy. It stands out for its Venetian Gothic…
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Historical Landmark
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Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)
Venice · 393 km
The Rialto Bridge, known as the Ponte di Rialto in Italian, is an iconic structure spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. This exquisite example of…
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Historical Landmark
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Bridge of Sighs
Venice · 393 km
The Bridge of Sighs, known as Ponte dei Sospiri in Italian, is an iconic structure located in Venice, Italy. Constructed in 1600 and designed by Antoni…
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Historic Church
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Santa Maria della Salute
Venice · 392 km
Santa Maria della Salute, commonly known simply as La Salute, is one of the most iconic landmarks of Venice, Italy. This majestic Roman Catholic church stands…
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Historical landmark
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Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Venice · 393 km
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a landmark building in Venice, Italy, noted for its collection of paintings by the great Renaissance artist Tintoretto.…
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Historical Landmark
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Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Venice · 393 km
The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, commonly known as the Frari, stands grandly in the heart of Venice, Italy. It's one of the city's most notable…
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Historic site
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Jewish Ghetto and Jewish Museum
Venice · 394 km
The Jewish Ghetto in Venice, Italy is a historically significant area where Jews were compelled to live under the Venetian Republic's strict regulations.…
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Historic House Museum
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Palazzo Mocenigo
Venice · 394 km
Palazzo Mocenigo is a Renaissance-era palace located in the heart of Venice, Italy, within the district of Santa Croce. Situated on the Grand Canal, it stands…
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Historical Landmark
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The Duomo
Florence · 230 km
The Duomo, also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is an iconic symbol of Florence, Italy. Located in the heart of the city, it is renowned for…
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Historical Landmark
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Ponte Vecchio
Florence · 229 km
Ponte Vecchio, or 'Old Bridge,' is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It's known for still having shops built along it, as…
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Historical Landmark
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Palazzo Vecchio
Florence · 229 km
Palazzo Vecchio, meaning 'Old Palace,' is a historic town hall situated in the center of Florence, Italy. This massive, Romanesque, crenellated fortress-palace…
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Historical Garden
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Boboli Gardens
Florence · 229 km
The Boboli Gardens, situated directly behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy, are a monumental park that offers sweeping views of Florence and the Tuscan…
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Historic church
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Basilica of Santa Croce
Florence · 229 km
The Basilica of Santa Croce, situated in Florence, Italy, is one of the most significant and largest Franciscan churches in the world and a preeminent place of…
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Historical Landmark
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Pitti Palace
Florence · 229 km
The Pitti Palace, originally known as Palazzo Pitti, is a grand Renaissance mansion situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the…
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Landmark/Historical Site
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Baptistery of St John
Florence · 230 km
The Baptistery of St. John, known locally as Battistero di San Giovanni, is an iconic religious monument located in the heart of Florence, Italy, right in…
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Historical Landmark
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Medici Chapels
Florence · 230 km
The Medici Chapels in Florence, Italy, are two structures at the Basilica of San Lorenzo, built as the burial place for members of the Medici family, one of…
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Historic Square
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Piazza della Signoria
Florence · 229 km
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in the heart of Florence, Italy, and is the focal point of the city's political history as well as the…
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Historical Site
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Pompeii Archaeological Site
Naples · 213 km
The Pompeii Archaeological Site is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and provides a comprehensive snapshot of daily life in the past.…
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Historical Landmark
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Castel dell'Ovo
Naples · 192 km
Castel dell'Ovo ('Egg Castle'), situated on the islet of Megaride in Naples, Italy, is a seaside castle whose origins date back to the first century BC, when…
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Historic Site
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Royal Palace of Naples
Naples · 191 km
The Royal Palace of Naples, located in the heart of Naples, Italy, at Piazza del Plebiscito, is a historic landmark that embodies the city's rich cultural…
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Historical Landmark
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Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea)
Naples · 190 km
Naples Underground, known in Italian as 'Napoli Sotterranea,' is a fascinating historical attraction located in the heart of Naples, Italy. This subterranean…
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Historical Landmark
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Castel Nuovo
Naples · 191 km
Castel Nuovo, often referred to as Maschio Angioino, is a medieval castle located in the heart of Naples, Italy. Erected in 1279, it stands as a prominent…
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Historic Square
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Piazza Maggiore
Bologna · 302 km
Piazza Maggiore is the principal square in Bologna, Italy, and has been the heart of the city since the 13th century. Surrounded by several important…
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Historic Landmark
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Two Towers (Due Torri)
Bologna · 302 km
The Two Towers, known locally as Le Due Torri, are the symbolic landmarks of Bologna, Italy. They are located at the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana and are among…
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Historical Landmark
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Archiginnasio of Bologna
Bologna · 302 km
The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most significant buildings in the city of Bologna, Italy, acting as a tangible symbol of its academic legacy.…
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Historical landmark
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Fountain of Neptune
Bologna · 302 km
The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous Piazza del Nettuno next to Piazza Maggiore, in the heart of Bologna, Italy.…
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Historical Landmark
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Santo Stefano Basilica
Bologna · 302 km
The Basilica of Santo Stefano, also known as the Seven Churches, is a complex of religious edifices located in Bologna, Italy. It stands in Piazza Santo…
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Historic Buildings
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Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai
Bologna · 302 km
The Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai are two historic buildings located in the heart of Bologna, Italy, known for their architectural beauty and…
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Historical Landmark
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Asinelli Tower
Bologna · 302 km
The Asinelli Tower, located in Bologna, Italy, is an iconic symbol of the city with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1119. Standing at…
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Historical Landmark
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The Portico of San Luca
Bologna · 302 km
The Portico of San Luca is a significant historical and architectural feature in Bologna, Italy, consisting of a long arcade stretching approximately 3.8…
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Historic Square
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Piazza De Ferrari
Genoa · 399 km
Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa and the heart of the city, known for its remarkable fountain and as a hub for financial, economic, and social…
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Historic Street
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Via Garibaldi
Genoa · 399 km
Via Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, and a main thoroughfare in the city's UNESCO World Heritage site. The street was originally known…
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Historic Fishing Village
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Boccadasse
Genoa · 396 km
Boccadasse is a historic fishing village in the city of Genoa, located in northwestern Italy. Nestled at the eastern side of the Corso Italia, the main seaside…
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Historical Landmark
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Lighthouse of Genoa (La Lanterna)
Genoa · 398 km
The Lighthouse of Genoa, also known as La Lanterna, is a remarkable historical landmark and a symbol of the city of Genoa, Italy. Standing at a height of 77…
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Historical Landmark
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Piazza del Campo (Siena)
Siena · 182 km
Piazza del Campo, known simply as Il Campo, is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Italy, and is regarded as one of Europe's greatest…
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Historical Landmark
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Siena Cathedral
Siena · 182 km
Siena Cathedral, or Duomo di Siena, is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, that stands as a masterful example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture. Begun…
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Historical Landmark
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Torre del Mangia
Siena · 182 km
Torre del Mangia is a prominent historical bell tower located in Siena, Italy, constructed between 1338 and 1348. Named after its first bell-ringer, Giovanni…
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Historic building/Museum
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Palazzo Pubblico
Siena · 182 km
The Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace) is a historic building in Siena, Italy and is one of the most iconic landmarks of this medieval city. It is situated in…
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Historical Library
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Biblioteca Piccolomini
Siena · 182 km
The Biblioteca Piccolomini is a historical library situated within the complex of Siena Cathedral in Siena, Italy. It is renowned for its stunning frescoes and…
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Historic Square/Cathedral
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Piazza del Duomo (Siena)Italy→Siena
Siena · 182 km
Piazza del Duomo in Siena, Italy, is one of the most recognized public squares in the country, famed for its architectural magnificence and historical…
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Historical Landmark
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Battistero di San Giovanni
Siena · 182 km
The Battistero di San Giovanni, also known as the Baptistry of St. John, is an architectural marvel located in Siena, Italy. It stands adjacent to the south…
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