Rome
A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy's hot-blooded capital is one of the world's most romantic and charismatic cities.
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Top places to visit in Rome
Discover the best attractions in Rome from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in RomeColosseum
- Attraction in Monti, Esquilino & San LorenzoBasilica di San Pietro in Vincoli
- Attraction in Monti, Esquilino & San LorenzoBasilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Attraction in RomeCapitoline Museums
- Attraction in Vatican City, Borgo & PratiCastel Sant'Angelo
- Attraction in RomeCatacombe di San Sebastiano
- Attraction in Centro StoricoChiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi
- Attraction in Tridente, Trevi & the QuirinaleChiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria
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Rome and beyond
- destinationCentro Storico
- destinationTridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
- destinationMonti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
- destinationTrastevere & Gianicolo
- destinationVatican City, Borgo & Prati
- destinationSan Giovanni & Testaccio
