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Your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights. From the Roman Forum, to the Colosseum, the magnificent Pantheon to St Peters and the Vatican, even its foreboding monks in the bone church, this is one of the world’s greatest capitals.

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

The Eternal City has a reputation as one gigantic tourist attraction, an open-air museum. That’s not unfounded, but there are still novelties in store.

    Where to eat and drink

    Where 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.

      The top places to stay
      Destination Guide

      The top places to stay

      From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style and budget.

        The must-do highlights in five days

        The must-do highlights in five days

        Our step-by-step guide on how to immerse yourself in Rome’s wonders while still taking time to enjoy its many small pleasures.

          The best times to visit

          The best times to visit

          From the quiet winters to the vibrant summers and everything in between, this city has a huge selection of festivals, flavours and activities.

            Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, a  square in the Rione Monti (Monti district).

            Beyond the historic centre: Six other neighbourhoods you must visit

            There are so many vibrant neighbourhoods outside of Rome’s well-trodden Centro Storico. But where do you go to find them?

              Experience a different side of Rome on two wheels

              Experience a different side of Rome on two wheels

              A bike tour through parks and gardens offers a tantalising glimpse of ancient (and contemporary) citizens at work and play.

                The Baths of Caracalla.

                An expert expat’s tips for Rome’s San Saba district

                Imagine living just down the street from the Baths of Caracalla, which were opened as a place of leisure and social activity in AD 216.

                  The Mithraeum was the place of worship of the god Mithras.

                  This is one of Rome’s best attractions, but without the crowds

                  The Baths of Caracalla is a site with all the beauty, history and scale of the city’s most famous attractions but a tiny fraction of the crowds.

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