South Rome is an area that surprises visitors with the variety of its historical, artistic and spiritual landmarks.
Less crowded than the city center, yet equally fascinating, it offers the perfect itinerary for those who want to discover places where ancient history coexists with modern architecture and evocative places of worship.
By staying in the apartments Little Blue and Little Red, offered by i-Roma and located in the San Paolo district, it is easy to explore these ten must-see landmarks thanks to direct connections via metro, buses and main roads such as Via Ostiense and Via Cristoforo Colombo.
The first stop can only be the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four papal basilicas of Rome and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Imposing and solemn, it houses the tomb of Saint Paul and features a truly remarkable monumental colonnade.
Not far away are the Catacombs of San Callisto, among the largest and most evocative in the city, where early Christians buried their dead and held religious rites.
Heading north, you will encounter the Baths of Caracalla, one of the best-preserved thermal complexes of ancient Rome. Their impressive ruins testify to the elegance and grandeur of imperial architecture.
A few minutes away stands the Pyramid of Cestius, a unique monument in Rome. Built in the 1st century BC as the tomb of magistrate Gaius Cestius Epulo, it combines Roman funerary art with Egyptian influence.
Nearby you can also visit the Ostiense Necropolis, an archaeological site of great importance featuring ancient tombs and inscriptions from the imperial era.
Moving towards the EUR, the district symbolizing rationalist modernity, you will find the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, known as the Square Colosseum, a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture and now a venue for exhibitions and events.
Nearby stands the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, with its large dome dominating the entire district, built to celebrate the two-thousandth anniversary of the birth of Christ.
Among the most significant memorial sites in South Rome are the Fosse Ardeatine, a memorial dedicated to the victims of the Nazi massacre of 1944.
Not far away, surrounded by greenery, lies the Abbey of the Three Fountains. According to tradition, Saint Paul was martyred here, and today the abbey is still inhabited by Trappist monks who produce honey, liqueurs and craft beers.
The itinerary ends with the EUR Obelisk, dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi, rising at the center of the district as a symbol of modern Italy.
Staying in Little Blue and Little Red means having all of this within easy reach.
Bright and modern, they offer a fully equipped kitchen, fast Wi-Fi and functional spaces, ideal both for cultural weekends and business stays.
Well connected by metro and main roads, they are the perfect base to discover South Rome, where ancient history, faith and contemporary architecture come together.
