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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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Best Things to Do

It's nearly impossible to log all Rome has to offer in a single trip. Let this list be your starting point to enjoying every inch of the city.

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Best Time to Visit

From finding good weather and cool festivals to avoiding the crowds at St Peter's Basilica, here are the top times to visit Rome.

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Things to Know

Writer Matthew Webster returns from working remotely in Rome with advice on the best ways to experience the city.

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Transportation

Discover Rome with ease using this comprehensive guide to transportation and tickets.

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Free Things to Do

Visiting Rome on a budget? These are the best free experiences in Italy's capital city.

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Best Neighborhoods

A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita as gorging on art and culture. Here's a look at the city's top neighborhoods.

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Day Trips

Want to travel from Rome to Tuscany on a day trip? Lonely Planet writer, Paula Hardy, tells you how to make that happen.

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Money and Costs

Resolving to see more of the world in 2020? You don’t have to go bankrupt chasing the dream. 

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Traveling with Kids

While most of the time, traveling to Rome means seeing historical monuments, don't sleep on the city's incredible park system. Here are 12 you can't miss.

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Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…

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