Rome Live Webcams

Live webcams in Rome provide real-time streaming of the streets, squares, architecture, historic center, views from restaurants and hotels, airport, fountains, parks, promenades, bridges, and landmarks of the capital and largest city of Italy. These webcams offer panoramic views of the city, its surrounding nature, and the current weather conditions in Rome from anywhere in the world. Some webcams also offer sound. The most popular webcams are listed at the top of the streaming list. A map on this page displays the exact location of each webcam in Rome.

Brief Information About Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, one of the oldest cities in Europe, and one of the world’s largest centers of culture, art, and history. It is located in the Lazio region along the Tiber River in the western part of central Italy. The population of Italy’s capital is about 2.75 million people, and its area is 1,287 km² (497 sq mi).

Rome is the political, economic, cultural, historical, transportation, and tourist hub of Italy. With a history spanning more than 2,500 years, Rome has preserved many world-famous historical and architectural monuments, including such landmarks of the Roman Empire as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon.

Climate in Rome

Rome has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. During the summer months, temperatures often reach +30°C (86°F), while in winter they rarely drop below +10°C (50°F). Frost and snow are extremely rare in Rome. The majority of the rainfall occurs in the autumn and winter months, while summers are typically dry. The wettest months are usually October, November, and December.

Attractions in Rome

Rome is home to a vast number of architectural and historical monuments, each worthy of attention. Among the most famous and popular tourist attractions in Rome are:

Spanish Steps – This grand staircase in the historic center of Rome connects the church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti on the Pincian Hill with the Piazza di Spagna (Italian: Piazza di Spagna). Built in 1725, it is an example of late Roman Baroque.

Capitoline Hill – One of the seven famous hills on which ancient Rome was founded. At its summit is the Capitoline Temple (or Capitoline Hill), where the Senate convened and public assemblies were held in ancient Rome.

Colosseum – A symbol of the Italian capital and one of the most famous and majestic architectural monuments of ancient Rome. The Roman Amphitheater was constructed between 72 AD under Emperor Vespasian and 80 AD when it was dedicated by Emperor Titus.

Roman Forum on the Palatine Hill – The center of political, economic, and religious life in Rome. From the Palatine Hill, there is a stunning panoramic view of the city.

Sovereign city-state of Vatican City – Located within Rome, it is the smallest state in the world and the residence of the Roman Catholic Church. It is well known for its numerous museums and landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Gardens, Apostolic Palace, and the Sistine Chapel.

St. Peter’s Square – One of the main pedestrian zones in the city. The square is divided into two semi-spheres surrounding the Catholic Church of St. Peter. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to see and hear the Pope.

Pantheon – A marvel of ancient engineering and a well-preserved Roman temple with a domed roof and an oculus allowing natural light to enter the temple.

Trevi Fountain – The largest fountain in Rome and a masterpiece of late Roman Baroque. It was built in 1762 by the architect Niccolò Salvi in front of the main facade of the Palazzo Poli (Italian: Palazzo Poli). Visitors traditionally throw a coin into the fountain to ensure their return to Rome.

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore – One of the four major Catholic churches in Rome, located on the Esquiline Hill. It was founded on March 4, 1741, by Pope Benedict XIV based on a design by architect Ferdinando Fuga.