Lonely PlanetOct 16
The 10 Best Things to Do in Rome
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Dramatic view stretching beyond the Aurelian walls.
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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