Title: Things to Do in Capena in 2026 | Expedia.com [Capena Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Capena.dx6123593)[Hotels in Capena](https://expedia.com/Capena-Hotels.d6123593.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Capena](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Capena.d6123593.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Capena](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Capena.d6123593.Car-Rental-Guide)[Capena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Capena.d6123593.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Capena ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Capena Types of activities [Capena Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Capena.dx6123593) --- --- ## Capena must see attractions ### 1\. Colosseum Completed in the year 80 during the reign of Titus, the Colosseum was the biggest amphitheater ever built by the Roman Empire. It once regularly hosted 50,000 spectators cheering and jeering at combating gladiators, executions and battle reenactments. While the baying crowds are no longer there, the structure itself has defied earthquakes, stone thieves and car pollution to remain standing today at the heart of Rome. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Colosseum-Rome-City-Centre.d6046257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tourists Visiting The Colosseum in Rome Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046257/1f27dd27-49cb-4482-a78d-5468366fd970.jpg) ### 2\. Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome, and the enduring masterwork of Nicola Salvi and Giuseppe Pannini. It's named for its position at the junction of three roads (“tre vie”). [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Trevi-Fountain-Rome-City-Centre.d6341167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fountain di Trevi in Rome at spring, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341167/cce9ba98-2e9d-4e6e-946f-031a5a790fdc.jpg) ### 3\. Pantheon In a capital blessed with a wealth of world-famous architecture, this 2,000-year-old temple stands as one of the greatest monuments to the power and ambition of the Roman Empire. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Pantheon-Rome-City-Centre.d502483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pantheon featuring a monument, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502483/f88f8263-4f28-4239-858f-949118d7ebe8.jpg) ### 4\. Spanish Steps There are many famous stairways around the world, from the Potemkin Stairs in Odessa, Ukraine, to the Escadaria Selaron in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. But few can rival the romance of Rome’s Spanish Steps. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Spanish-Steps-Rome-City-Centre.d6046254.Vacation-Attraction) ![Visitors relax on the Spanish Steps in Rome, enjoying the historic architecture and lively atmosphere during a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046254/33998c16-eec9-4260-99d3-fa34ff9cbb70.jpg) ### 5\. Piazza Navona Considered one of Rome’s most accomplished displays of baroque architecture, this fine square gained its facades in the mid-17th century under Pope Innocent X, who employed artists like Bernini, Borromini and Rainaldi to transform this square into a showcase of Rome’s great artistry. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Piazza-Navona-Rome-City-Centre.d508631.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza Navona when sunrise, Rome, Italy; Shutterstock ID 420866359](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051981/2b58b764-6aa5-440f-96f2-7c557a3e34ba.jpg) ### 6\. St. Peter's Basilica The lofty dome of St. Peter’s Basilica is the great towering symbol of the minuscule Vatican state and a towering artistic statement of the Late Renaissance and Baroque periods. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/St-Peters-Basilica-Vatican.d6074144.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Peter's Basilica showcases magnificent architecture under a clear blue sky in Rome, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/7765d7a4-d7ae-46ff-b5b4-efcd49dddeed.jpg) ### 7\. Vatican Museums Perhaps the greatest collection of exhibits in the entire world, the jaw-dropping Vatican Museums combine sublime Renaissance masterpieces with time-honored Roman relics. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Vatican-Museums-Vatican.d6074162.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_22213](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074162/85cb99fb-62b1-4002-a23e-f1fdf8b901f9.jpg) ### 8\. Villa Borghese Rome’s premier green space, Villa Borghese is not only home to glistening lakes and peaceful gardens, but also contains several interesting cultural institutions. Amble along the pathways and lawns, view a collection of stunning Renaissance masterpieces at the Galleria Borghese and check out rare pre-Roman artifacts at the Museo Nazionale Etrusco. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Villa-Borghese-Pinciano.d507794.Vacation-Attraction) ![villa im borghese park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507794/53e1d6f9-a697-46a6-be7f-2042afee0dac.jpg) ### 9\. Piazza di Spagna Embrace the hustle and bustle as people from all over the world converge beside the charming Sinking Boat Fountain in the Piazza di Spagna. Almost every visitor who steps foot in Rome finds themselves at this busy piazza at some point. Admire the lovely fountain, climb up the iconic Spanish Steps and see frescoes inside the rustic French Chiesa della Trinita dei Monti. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6123593) ## Recommended things to do in Capena | Number of things to do | 14 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cooking course Italian cooking together in Palombara Sabina](/things-to-do/cooking-course-italian-cooking-together-in-palombara-sabina.a46954800.activity-details): $69 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cooking course Italian cooking together in Palombara Sabina](/things-to-do/cooking-course-italian-cooking-together-in-palombara-sabina.a46954800.activity-details)[Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local](/things-to-do/roman-countryside-sabina-full-day-trip-by-local.a48815328.activity-details)[Rome: Dinner at a local's home](/things-to-do/rome-dinner-at-a-locals-home.a52156591.activity-details)[caccia al tartufo con pranzo a base di tartufi](/things-to-do/caccia-al-tartufo-con-pranzo-a-base-di-tartufi.a51818150.activity-details)[Vatican Quarter and Farmers Market Food Wine and Sightseeing Tour](/things-to-do/vatican-quarter-and-trionfale-farmers-market-food-and-wine-tour.a47113543.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Cooking course Italian cooking together in Palombara Sabina](/things-to-do/cooking-course-italian-cooking-together-in-palombara-sabina.a46954800.activity-details)[Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local](/things-to-do/roman-countryside-sabina-full-day-trip-by-local.a48815328.activity-details)[caccia al tartufo con pranzo a base di tartufi](/things-to-do/caccia-al-tartufo-con-pranzo-a-base-di-tartufi.a51818150.activity-details)[Vatican Quarter and Farmers Market Food Wine and Sightseeing Tour](/things-to-do/vatican-quarter-and-trionfale-farmers-market-food-and-wine-tour.a47113543.activity-details)[Private Full Day Tour to Sabina Countryside from Rome](/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-to-sabina-countryside-from-rome.a51611787.activity-details) | ## What to do in Capena --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Capena? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Capena ![Vigneti Eretini - Colli della Sabina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179114/b4380387-b05e-4465-a0df-930cde3322a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monterotondo ![Historic buildings of Fiano Romano, Rome, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601727/db453152-b279-4a0d-b1d5-fb97d6b66192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fiano Romano ![view of Palombara Sabina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123459/3fe3fdcb-4ea0-46af-b78f-387200b32cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palombara Sabina ![Aerial view of the village of Castelnuovo di Porto, near Rome, in Italy. The village is built perched on a hill and overlooks a green valley full of trees. At the top there is the medieval castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123517/c12de539-e9a5-4dc8-90d4-9c8caeecc083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castelnuovo di Porto ![Abazia di S.Silvestro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000026368/ed8c8725-0469-408d-aab0-1d71046cb392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [Mola999](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3477489?with_photo_id=24894309) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### SantʼOreste ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Capena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Capena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Capena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Capena? ### What are some activities to do in Capena with kids? > - [Cooking course Italian cooking together in Palombara Sabina](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cooking-course-italian-cooking-together-in-palombara-sabina.a46954800.activity-details) > - [Roman Countryside Sabina full Day Trip by Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/roman-countryside-sabina-full-day-trip-by-local.a48815328.activity-details) > - [caccia al tartufo con pranzo a base di tartufi](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/caccia-al-tartufo-con-pranzo-a-base-di-tartufi.a51818150.activity-details) > - [Vatican Quarter and Farmers Market Food Wine and Sightseeing Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vatican-quarter-and-trionfale-farmers-market-food-and-wine-tour.a47113543.activity-details) > - [Private Full Day Tour to Sabina Countryside from Rome](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-to-sabina-countryside-from-rome.a51611787.activity-details) ### What to do in Capena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Capena?