Rome Italy

Overview

Rome is an open-air museum with nearly 3,000 years of history, from the Colosseum to the Vatican. Great food, lively piazzas and easy day trips to lakes and hills make it rewarding for every traveler.

Getting around

The center is best explored on foot; metro (3 lines), buses and trams cover the rest. A 100-minute or 24/48/72-hour pass is handy, and the Leonardo Express reaches Termini from Fiumicino in 32 minutes. Always validate tickets and watch for pickpockets on crowded lines.

Where to stay

• Centro Storico – Narrow lanes and piazzas around the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.
• Trastevere – A bohemian quarter of ivy-clad lanes, trattorias and lively nightlife.
• Vatican and Prati – Home to St Peter's and the Vatican Museums, with a calm, elegant district and great pizza.
• Monti – Boutiques, wine bars and a local feel just steps from the Colosseum.
• Testaccio – The heart of Roman cooking, known for its market, old slaughterhouse and clubs.

Guide topics

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  Food & Drink

  Roman cooking is simple and hearty: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and gricia. Neighborhood trattorias and markets are the best bets.

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  Museums

  Rome offers world-class museums, from Vatican masterpieces and ancient sculpture to bold contemporary art.

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  Hiking

  Around Rome you will find ancient roads, parks, volcanic lakes and Apennine peaks, many reachable by train or a short drive.

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  Extreme Sports

  Rafting, canyoning, skydiving, via ferrata and diving are all within a day trip of Rome; all outside the city.

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  Culture

  Rome layers imperial, Renaissance and Baroque heritage, with ancient monuments woven into daily life.