A heady mix of haunting ruins, breathtaking art, vibrant street life and incredible food, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and inspiring cities. Ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon recall the city’s golden age as caput mundi (capital of the world), while monumental basilicas testify to the role that great popes have played in its history. And Rome’s astonishing artistic heritage is almost unrivalled. A walk around the centre will have you encountering masterpieces by the giants of Western art: sculptures by Michelangelo, canvases by Caravaggio, frescoes by Raphael and fountains by Bernini.
Start early at the Colosseum then the Palatino and Roman Forum. Spend the afternoon and evening in the centro storico, exploring Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. On day two, hit the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica. Afterwards, check out the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Round the day off in the Campo de’ Fiori.
Rome in Four Days
Spend day three investigating Villa Borghese – make sure to book for the Museo e Galleria Borghese – and Piazza del Popolo. End the day with dinner in Fiaschetteria Beltramme. Next day, admire classical art at the Capitoline Museums before checking out the basilicas on the Esquiline. See the evening out in boho Monti(GOOGLE MAP;
