An enticing mix of breathtaking art, ancient ruins, and vibrant street life, Italy’s passionate capital city is one of the most inspiring and romantic places to visit. This historic metropolis is an exhilarating spectacle of ancient icons like the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. It’s also home to extravagant basilicas like St. Peter’s Basilica, a towering example of Renaissance architecture.

Campo de Fiori

Campo de Fiori

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Campo de Fiori is a flourishing open-air marketplace that draws throngs of tourists to its colorful stalls offering everything from produce to flowers to backpacks.

Casina Delle Civette

Casina Delle Civette

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Casina Delle Civette, Rome’s fairytale castle, was built by nobleman Giovanni Torlonia as a retreat for his recluse tendencies.

Colosseum

Colosseum

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Arguably the most thrilling of Rome’s ancient sights, the 50,000-seat gladiatorial Colosseum should be on every traveler’s bucket list when visiting this city.

Galleria Borghese

Galleria Borghese

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Located in Villa Borghese, the third largest public park in Rome, Galleria Borghese is a world renowned museum known for its iconic works by Bernini and Canova.

Galleria Sciarra

Galleria Sciarra

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Galleria Sciarra is a hidden gem located just a few feet away from the chic Via del Corso and the legendary Trevi Fountain.

Keats Shelley Memorial House

Keats Shelley Memorial House

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The last home of legendary poet John Keats is now the memorial and museum known as Keats Shelley Memorial House.

Meridian Line of the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs

Meridian Line of the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs

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Built on the remains of an old Roman bath in the 16th century, the Meridian Line of the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs was an act of one-upmanship.

Museo Nazionale delle Pasta Alimentari (National Pasta Museum)

Museo Nazionale delle Pasta Alimentari (National Pasta Museum)

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Museo Nazionale delle Pasta Alimentari commonly referred to as the National Pasta Museum is a charming little museum devoted to just one thing, pasta.

Pantheon

Pantheon

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Constructed in 125 A.D., the Pantheon is the most complete ancient building in Rome.

Piazza Venezia

Piazza Venezia

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Situated in the heart of Rome, Piazza Venezia is a lively square located at the end of Via del Corso, and just a short walk to many of the city’s most prominent attractions like the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and Capitoline Hill.

Pyramid of Cestius

Pyramid of Cestius

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After conquering Egypt in 30 BC, Egyptomania began to overtake Rome with numerous artifacts and copies erupting all around the city. Among them were two pyramids; the only one that remains is the 120-foot-tall Pyramid of Cestius.

Quartiere Coppede

Quartiere Coppede

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Located in the northern part of Rome in the Trieste District, Quartiere Coppede is an unexpectedly bizarre area boasting a fantastical mix of architectural styles.

Roman Forum

Roman Forum

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Situated in the same archeological area as Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum offers a peek into the ancient Roman Empire.

Santa Maria Della Concezione

Santa Maria Della Concezione

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Santa Maria Della Concezione is a unique Roman burial site.

Spanish Steps

Spanish Steps

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Dating back to 1723, the Spanish Steps are a historic collection of 138 steps located at the eastern edge of the Old City Center.

St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica

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Located in Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the largest temples of the Catholic Church and a significant pilgrimage site.

The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus

The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus

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Uncovered in 1931 during Rome’s fascist-era building planning, The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus is one of the biggest secret Mithraic temples in the city.

The Roman Guy

The Roman Guy

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The Roman Guy is a tour company founded by two likeminded Italy experts that provides a wide variety of adventures all over Italy.

Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)

Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)

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Torre Argentina is an archaeological wonder discovered in 1929 by Mussolini’s rebuilding efforts.

Katie Parla

Katie Parla

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It is difficult to imagine a better way of discovering Rome, Italy than being guided by Katie Parla, a renowned Rome-based food writer, journalist, and educator.

Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain

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Located in the heart of Rome, Trevi Fountain is the most famous fountain in the city and a popular must-see tourist attraction.

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

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Vatican City, the world’s smallest country is located just north of Rome’s city center and is home to the extraordinary Vatican Museums.

Casa Mia

Casa Mia

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Having a local guide to show you around when visiting any city allows you to see it and experience it the way locals do – as home and not as a tourist destination. Casa Mia Italy Food and Wine present their guests with an authentic, exclusive, and original experience.

Villa Borghese Gardens

Villa Borghese Gardens

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Villa Borghese Gardens is an 18th-century, naturalistic English-style landscape garden including numerous attractions, buildings, and museums, such as Galleria Borghese.

Zuccari Palace

Zuccari Palace

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Zuccari Palace is perhaps the most bizarre, quirky, and downright hilarious building in Rome.