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.
edged by the grand palazzo of the Italian president
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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