Rome Lazio
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 Sights
Unmissable sights for your itinerary
Vatican Museums
in Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Roman Forum
in Ancient Rome
Palatino
in Ancient Rome
Colosseum
in Ancient Rome
St Peter's Basilica
in Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Piazza Navona
in Centro Storico
Pantheon
in Centro Storico
Trevi Fountain
in Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Catacombe di San Sebastiano
in Southern Rome
Vatican Gardens
in Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
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Articles
Latest stories from Rome
Budget Travel
25 free things to do in Rome
Jan 23, 2023 • 10 Min read
Visiting Rome on a budget? These are the best free experiences in Italy's capital city.
Destination Practicalities
11 things you need to know before visiting Rome
Jan 16, 2023 • 8 Min read
The Eternal City can seem huge and overwhelming to first-time visitors. Here's our guide to everything you need to know before your next Roman holiday.
Art and Culture
A Postcard from Rome: my fall trip to Italy in photos
Oct 24, 2022 • 3 Min read
Writer Marcia DeSanctis shares photos from a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best places to eat, drink & sleep in.
Digital Nomad
I just got back from a month in Rome... here's what I think you should know
Sep 7, 2022 • 8 Min read
Writer Matthew Webster returns from working remotely in Rome with advice on the best ways to experience the city.
Tours
How to see the Sistine Chapel all by yourself — or explore the Vatican Museums on the cheap
Jun 15, 2022 • 6 Min read
Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub got an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, even opening the door to the Sistine Chapel. But there are plenty of ways to…
Activities
A vegan's guide to eating out in Rome
May 18, 2022 • 6 Min read
Thought you couldn’t enjoy Rome as a vegan? These 12 restaurants, cafes and sweetshops may change your mind.
Art and Culture
Paris vs Rome: which iconic city is right for you?
Apr 5, 2022 • 11 Min read
It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.
Cycling
Italy itinerary: Following the Appian Way
Feb 28, 2022 • 5 Min read
The Appian Way was the first great highway of the Roman world, and today it provides a stunning setting for a bucolic country walk, bike or horseback ride.
Art and Culture
Rome vs Florence: how to choose the perfect Italian city for you
Feb 8, 2022 • 7 Min read
The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?
