When visiting Rome, what should I prioritize other than the main 4 basilicas, Colosseum, Pantheon, Holy Stairs, and Trevi Fountain? Of course, I’m going to the Vatican, but I mean the main city of Rome. There are so many places I want to go! It’s so hard since the city is huge! 😭
The way I also want to go to the Basilica of Santa Prassede, Basilica di Santa Croce, San Pietro in Vincoli, Basilica of San Clemente, Palazzo Colonna, and the Capuchin Crypt. I know it’s probably not realistic to go to all of these places…what are y’all’s thoughts? Maybe I’m overthinking 😅😂
@rosepetalsofmary
May 11, 2026
When in Rome…
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@somecatholicpodcastMay 11I wouldn’t know where to start ! I wanna go so bad
@rosepetalsofmaryMay 11Haha we’re in a similar position with indecisiveness! It’s been a dream for awhile, but learning about the Sposi Novelli and using that as an excuse for a honeymoon helped 😂 Also, I realize that cruises, Catholic tours, and City Passes make things easier and more affordable!
@misericordiaMay 11Would definitely do Prassede, Santa Croce, Pietro in Vincoli & Capuchin Crypt.
But in reality, you can actually do all of those things if you stay like 3-4 days at least (I did almost all of that while at the Jubilee year, so the lines were longer - so I suppose you can do it all now). But some of the churches, you might have to rush through, and you'll have to decide if that's worth it. I did because it was my first time in Rome & I'm planning to go back later to spend more time there, but that's up to you!
But in reality, you can actually do all of those things if you stay like 3-4 days at least (I did almost all of that while at the Jubilee year, so the lines were longer - so I suppose you can do it all now). But some of the churches, you might have to rush through, and you'll have to decide if that's worth it. I did because it was my first time in Rome & I'm planning to go back later to spend more time there, but that's up to you!
@rosepetalsofmaryMay 11Ahh good to know! We’ll see what time allows. Thank you so much for the advice!! 🙏🏼
@misericordiaMay 11@rosepetalsofmary you're welcome! Tell us all about your visit once you're back!
@rosepetalsofmaryMay 11@misericordia Will do!!
@gabrielstcharlesMay 11I sure hope you booked the tickets in advance 🤪 how long are you there again?
@rosepetalsofmaryMay 13Haha I got a CityPass in advance, which includes Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Pantheon, Colosseum, etc. The thing is that the CityPass is only good for a certain number of days, so I was trying to prioritize the most important. Rome is so big! 😅
@rosepetalsofmaryMay 13Oh, and I’m on a cruise in Italy right now. Next week, I’ll be sightseeing Rome, Vatican, Assisi, and potentially Castelpetroso. I leave back to the U.S. on 5/23
