Itinerary from Piazza Venezia to the Pantheon

We walk a short stretch of Via del Corso, turn left onto Via del Caravita, and reach Piazza Sant'Ignazio. The Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, which overlooks the square of the same name, is a masterpiece of Roman Baroque, famous throughout the world for the extraordinary optical illusions of its frescoes created by the Jesuit Andrea Pozzo.

From Piazza Sant'Ignazio, following Via del Seminario, we arrive at the Pantheon, one of the most iconic and best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome. A masterpiece of ancient Roman engineering and architecture, its dome has defied time for 2,000 years. A visit to the monument is a must. A must-see for anyone visiting the city.

Very close to the Pantheon, we can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, a rare example of Gothic architecture in Rome. In the Piazza della Minerva opposite, we can admire the iconic "Pulcino della Minerva," a graceful little elephant designed by Bernini that supports one of the obelisks of ancient Rome.