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From the Roman Forum, to the Colosseum, the magnificent Pantheon to St Peters and the Vatican, even its foreboding monks in the bone church, this is one of the world’s greatest capitals.
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20 things that will surprise first-time visitors
The Eternal City has a reputation as one gigantic tourist attraction, an open-air museum. That’s not unfounded, but there are still novelties in store.
Where to eat and drink
Old mixes with new on every level and exciting trends emerge to maintain the Eternal City’s position as one of the world’s great food capitals.
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The top places to stay
From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style and budget.
The must-do highlights in five days
Our step-by-step guide on how to immerse yourself in Rome’s wonders while still taking time to enjoy its many small pleasures.
The best times to visit
From the quiet winters to the vibrant summers and everything in between, this city has a huge selection of festivals, flavours and activities.
Beyond the historic centre: Six other neighbourhoods you must visit
There are so many vibrant neighbourhoods outside of Rome’s well-trodden Centro Storico. But where do you go to find them?
Rome’s forgotten river is actually home to some of its greatest sights
A river may run through its ancient heart, yet Rome’s citizens don’t think much of their answer to the Seine.
This is one of Rome’s best attractions, but without the crowds
The Baths of Caracalla is a site with all the beauty, history and scale of the city’s most famous attractions but a tiny fraction of the crowds.
I stayed in Rome’s poshest area and it was surprisingly cheap
The city’s upper brow may live here, but for tourists it’s a sweet spot – close enough to the city’s most visited sights and far enough to feel Roman.
Seven wonders to see in Vatican City
An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.
No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.
Rome’s most exclusive tourist site allows only 10 visitors at a time
Millions of tourists visit the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel each year, yet only a tiny fraction ever enter this exquisite palace.
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