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
20 things in this story
- 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