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Lonely PlanetOct 16

The 10 Best Things to Do in Rome

Iconic ancient sight, ideal place to start exploring history.

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MAXXIMuseumThe museum is managed by a foundation created by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
St. Peter's BasilicaPlace of worshipGreat basilica, a marvel of engineering and architecture.
PantheonPlace of worshipVenerable basilica, once a Roman Temple.
Vatican MuseumsMuseumComplex of 26 structures with 7km of halls and galleries.
Sistine ChapelSightBreathtaking chapel, accessible via a claustrophobic staircase.
ColosseumSightIconic ancient sight, ideal place to start exploring history.
Museo Giovanni BarraccoMuseumImpressive collection of sculptures from Rome, Egypt, Greece.
Napoleonic MuseumMuseumSet in the palazzo of a member of the Bonaparte family.
Trevi FountainSightSingular beauty, though there's a fee to get close.
Museo e Galleria BorgheseMuseumGrand palazzo hosting majestic collections.
Capitoline MuseumsMuseumOffers works dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 17th century.
Terrazza BorrominiRestaurantCoveted rooftop spot overlooking Piazza Navona.
ForumAttractionTemples and remnants of key meeting places.
Palatino (Palatine Hill)SightHill with ruined palaces.
Ai Tre ScaliniRestaurantClassic Roman spot in Monti with vine-covered streets.
National Roman MuseumMuseumPriceless collection housed in four separate buildings.
Palazzo ColonnaAttractionElaborate palazzo hosting majestic collections.
Domus AureaSightEnigmatic remnant of Ancient Rome, Emperor Nero's palace.
Gianicolo (Janiculum)SightHill for impressive panoramas, cannon shot at noon.
Giardini degli AranciGardenGarden on Aventine Hill for sunset views.
Rose GardenSightOffers a different perspective on Palatino.
Parco MelliniSightDramatic view stretching beyond the Aurelian walls.
Mercatino dell’UsatoMarketThrift shop chain with stores all over the city.
Freni i FrizioniRestaurant
Galleria NazionaleMuseum

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Lonely PlanetOct 11

3 Days in Rome: the Ultimate Itinerary

See the best of Rome with this 3-day itinerary covering the Colosseum, Vatican, Villa Borghese, Trastevere and more.

commissioned in 72 CE, features underground sections

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Piazza NavonaNeighborhoodfountain-decked showpiece square
St. Peter's BasilicaPlace of worshipworld's most famous cathedral, headquarters of Catholic Church
PantheonPlace of worship2000-year-old Roman temple with large concrete dome
Vatican MuseumsMuseumboasts more masterpieces than some whole countries
Sistine ChapelSightpainted by Michelangelo, Botticelli and others
ColosseumSightcommissioned in 72 CE, features underground sections
Roman ForumAttractionbeating heart of the ancient city
Spanish StepsSightsteps rising from Piazza di Spagna
Trevi FountainSightdesigned by Nicola Salvi in 1732
Bonci PizzariumFast foodbeloved pizza spot with creative toppings
Castel Sant'AngeloSightround castle dating back to the 1st century CE
Palatine HillSighthilltop where Romulus founded the city
Osteria CircoRestaurantcozy Italian eatery beside the Circo Massimo
Alimentari Pannella CarmelaRestaurantplace to pick up a sandwich
Capitoline MuseumsMuseumpacked with Roman sculptures and a picture gallery
Il VittorianoSightcolossal white monument honoring Italy’s first king
Da Cesare al PellegrinoRestauranttrattoria serving classic Roman fare
Grappolo d’OroRestaurantstandout trattoria near Campo de’ Fiori
Teatro ArgentinaTheatreRome's top theater founded in 1732
L'Angolo DivinoCafébar for sipping Italian wines
Piazza del QuirinaleSightedged by the grand palazzo of the Italian president
Osteria La QuerciaRestaurantrestaurant with Lazio regional classics
Terrazza BorrominiRestaurantsophisticated rooftop overlooking Piazza Navona
Open BaladinCafécraft-beer pub
Jerry Thomas SpeakeasyCafébar with 1920s vibes

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Lonely PlanetSep 24

Taking the Train from Rome to Florence (What You Need to Know)

Everything you need to know about taking the train from Rome to Florence.

Rome Termini is 1km away

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PantheonPlace of worshipRome Termini is 2km away
ColosseumSightRome Termini is 1km away
Rome TerminiSightBusy but efficient station, transfer point for Rome metro
Baths of DiocletianSightRome Termini station takes its name from these
TrenitaliaPlaceRuns high-speed and regional trains between Rome and Florence
Italo TrenoPlaceRuns high-speed trains between Rome and Florence
Leonardo ExpressPlaceTrain from Rome's Fiumicino Airport to Rome Termini
ITA AirwaysPlaceOffers a 1-hour flight from Rome to Florence
Elsewhere
Arno RiverSightFlorence, ItalyFlorence station is 500m from it
Trattoria La PalombaRestaurantOrvieto, ItalyKnown for game meats and foraged foods like truffles
Fiera Antiquaria di ArezzoMarketArezzo, ItalyFills streets with antique vendors on the first weekend
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaTrain stationFlorence, ItalyStation in the heart of Florence, near the duomo
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del FiorePlace of worshipFlorence, ItalyFlorence's landmark duomo, near the train station
Santa Croce neighborhoodNeighborhoodFlorence, ItalyFlorence station is within walking distance
Linea LentaPlaceItalyOlder route for scenery, stops at historic towns
DirettissimaPlaceItalyHigh-speed railway line from Rome to Florence
Cappella BacciMuseumArezzo, Italy

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Lonely PlanetSep 16

15 Things to Know Before Traveling to Rome

Rome is a sensory overload in the best way but that can also make it overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here

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Piazza NavonaNeighborhoodFavorite piazza
St. Peter's BasilicaPlace of worshipCover shoulders and legs when visiting
Vatican MuseumsMuseumVisit on Tuesday or Thursday to avoid crowds
Sistine ChapelSightMichelangelo's fantastic ceiling
ColosseumSightIt is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.
Roman ForumAttractionRoving around the ruins
Spanish StepsSightSitting on them can lead to a fine
Piazza VeneziaSightIt takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia, built by the Venetian Cardinal, Pietro Barbo alongside the church of Saint…
Bus 64PlaceNotorious for pickpockets near the Vatican
Trevi FountainSightStanding 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the world and…
PalatinoSightMajesty of the once-powerful palace
Centro StoricoNeighborhoodCobblestone streets
Caffè Sant'EustachioCaféTry the coffee
Bonci PizzariumFast foodCity's best pizza
Via del CorsoNeighborhoodStreet with designer boutiques
Salotto 42BarDevilishly cool spot for cocktails
Museo e Galleria BorgheseMuseumRequires advance tickets due to limited admission
Castel Sant'AngeloSightOffers special secret castle tours
Roma PassPlaceSaves money on sights and public transport
Bocca della VeritàPublic artworkLion head carving with a legend

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AfarJul 20

4 Trips Where Expert Planning Makes All the Difference

From Borneo to the Amalfi Coast, these USTOA tour operators handle the logistics, planning, and local connections so travelers can focus on the experience. Some trips only come around once in a ...

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ColosseumSightIt is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.
Roman ForumAttractionCitizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum…
Vatican MuseumsMuseum
Sistine ChapelSight
Elsewhere
Little Mermaid statueSightCopenhagen, Denmarkguided sightseeing in Copenhagen
Christiansborg PalaceAttractionCopenhagen, Denmarkroyal reception rooms in Copenhagen
Kinabatangan RiverSightKinabatangan, Malaysiawildlife cruises often spot proboscis monkeys
Mulu National ParkSightMulu, Malaysiaincludes one of the largest cave chambers
SaluhallenMarketGothenburg, Swedenindoor food market to sample local specialties
Vasa MuseumMuseumStockholm, SwedenLocated on the island of Djurgården, the museum displays the only almost fully intact 17th-century ship that has ever…
Frogner ParkParkOslo, Norwaywalk through in Oslo
City HallSightOslo, Norwaysite of the annual Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Sibelius MonumentPublic artworkHelsinki, FinlandSituated in Sibelius Park within Helsinki's Töölö district, the monument was designed by sculptor Eila Hiltunen, whose…
Suomenlinna FortressSightHelsinki, Finlandguided ferry excursion from Helsinki
Old Town of StockholmNeighborhoodStockholm, Sweden
Lutheran CathedralSightHelsinki, Finland

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Rome

3 Days in Rome: the Ultimate Itinerary

Taking the Train from Rome to Florence (What You Need to Know)

15 Things to Know Before Traveling to Rome

4 Trips Where Expert Planning Makes All the Difference