You could live a lifetime in Rome and still have thousands of new things to discover. Planning a trip to Rome is something that you are never going to regret!
That’s why the eternal city is a destination to travel to again and again, and, while it’s definitely ancient, it will never get old! There’s something profoundly enchanting about Rome, something that seeps deep inside of you and binds your soul. And you can trust me to tell you this, because I’ve lived and travelled quite a bit around the world but, magically, there’s something that always takes me back to Rome.
What to do on a trip to Rome?
Rome is a large metropolitan city but the area most visitors are interested in, the historical center or Centro Storico, is pretty condensed. You can walk from the Colosseum to the Vatican, almost opposite sides of the historical center or “center” for short, in an hour.
The center is the place to be in Rome and each neighborhood is really great. I prefer the northern sections like Piazza Navona and Spanish Steps. I think they are classical Roman/Italian and super nice. Here are the best areas to consider:
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon/Piazza Navona
- Monti
- Trastevere
- Prati (Vatican)
Again, I really like anything near the Spanish Steps as I like being in the thick of it. It will come with a price tag but savvy travelers find deals. We have an article you can bookmark that goes much further into dept on each area.
There are literally unlimited things to do in Rome. From visiting the Sistine Chapel to an underground apothecary run by priests. It is a limitless city. This list should take you 5 or 10 visits to get through ( ;
Be sure to bookmark our article that goes more into depth on visiting each one of these monuments.
Top Museums
- The Vatican Museums
- The Borghese Gallery
- The Capitoline Museum
- Palazzo Barberini
- Palazzo Altemps
- Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
- MAXXI Museum
Top Monuments
- The Colosseum
- The Basilica of St. Peter
- The Catacombs of Domitilla
- The Roman Forum
- The Pantheon
- The Palatine Hill
- The Trevi Fountain
- Piazza Navona
- The Spanish Steps
- Belevedere of Gianicolo Hill
- The Tiber Island
- The Mouth of Truth
- Trajan’s Column
- Il Pincio & Piazza del Popolo
Must-See Gardens & Parks
- Villa Doria Pamphili
- Villa Borghese
- Park of the Acquedotti
- Giardino degli Aranci
- Vatican Gardens
- Villa Ada Savoia
- Villa Sciarra
Absolutely Free Things To Do on a trip to Rome
- The Basilica of St. Peter
- The Spanish Steps
- The Pantheon
- The Palatine Hill
- The Trevi Fountain
- Piazza Navona
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