Rome
I stayed in one of Rome’s most crowded tourist spots – and loved it
Rome might be one of the world’s busiest tourist cities, but there are ways to cope with overtourism – and you can even learn to appreciate it.
- Brian Johnston
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Rome’s best places 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.
- Maria Pasquale
- Destination Guide
- Italy
The best places to stay in Rome
From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style, taste and budget.
- Maria Pasquale
The revamped grand Rome hotel that inspired an Oscar Wilde sonnet
Close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel d’Inghilterra has married modern comforts and historic charm.
- Kristie Kellahan
World in pictures this week, May 8, 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors
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.
- David Whitley
‘Don’t turn up without a booking’: Rome will be busier than ever this year
With pilgrims flocking to Rome for the Catholic Jubilee, you’ll need to plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid the holy masses.
- Justin Meneguzzi
- Opinion
- Italy
The highlight of my visit to Italy was somewhere totally unexpected
I’ve needed a haircut for months, but as usual, I’ve been putting it off. I’d been butchered before when travelling.
- Justine Costigan
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.
- Natasha Bazika
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
Qantas take note, this is how you do business class on a superjumbo
When it comes to the pointy end, Emirates is all class. Its Australian codeshare partner needs to start paying attention.
- Anthony Dennis
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