Piazza Venezia Bus Tour

When visiting Rome, many people chose to begin with a tour of the Piazza Venezia because it is central the city of Rome and because it is considered by some as the nucleus of the history of this magnificent city. Bus tours connect here from all parts of the city.

At the center of the square is the Piazza del Campidoglio, which was designed by Michelangelo, and is a geometric paving that signifies the very seat of the government and headquarters for the Roman guilds.

The Capital

A broad set of stairs leads up to Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, which was built by Giacomo della Porta in the mid sixteenth century. The piazza faces west toward the St. Peter’s, which is comparable to a Christian capital. At the very center stands a statue Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor who is often made reference to as “the wise” because he is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

Art Galleries

The Palazzo Dei Conservatori sits at the center next to Michelangelo’s geometric paving and houses art galleries on the third floor from artists such as Veronese, Guercino, Tintoretto, Rubens, Caravaggio, Van Dyck and Titian. Michelangelo designed the façade of the building.

Transportation by Bus and Rail

All of the sights within the area of Piazza Venezia are within walking distance from the piazza, thus another reason many tourists begin here and name it the meeting point for gatherings. The Piazza is easily reached by bus from all parts of the city and is a stopping-off point for the 110-tourist bus, which is considered one of the most convenient ways to experience the city. For more information on obtaining tickets to the 110 tourist bus, please visit the 110 Tourist Bus - Rome, Italy.

From the Termini station, you can easily catch the 40, 64, or 170. The Termini station is in Piazza di Cinquecento in Central Rome and an easygoing way to get to the old city of Rome. Save up to 50% with Rail Europe

Getting to the Termini Station in Rome

Getting to the Termini station in Rome is a convenient trip from Rome's Fiumicino International Airport. Trans to the Termini station start each morning at 6:35 and run at 5 and 35 minutes after the hour. The final train of the day leaves at 11:37. The Rome Termini Google map will help you to acclimate your trip to the Termini station, which will get you started on your bus tour of Rome.