Rome Travel
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A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital, Rome, is one of the world’s most romantic cities. Lording over the skyline, is St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican’s epic showpiece church. On this board, you'll find itineraries for Rome, guides to Rome's must see sites and destinations, and guides to Rome's world class museums and ancient ruins. If you need things to do and see in Rome or need day trips from Rome, you'll find it here.
Itineraries and Sightseeing in Rome
How To Spend 5 Perfect Days in Rome, the Eternal City
Is Rome on your bucket list? Rome is an incredible city, with ancient Roman ruins and Renaissance treasures galore. Rome has beautiful neighborhoods and iconic historic landmarks. This Rome travel guide and itinerary gives you a detailed look at how to spend 5 perfect days in Rome. It takes you to Rome's must see sites, must visit destinations, and some of Rome's hidden gems. If you want to know the best things to see/do/eat in Rome, read on to see what should be on your Rome itinerary…
Guide to Rome's Hadrian's Villa, 3x Larger Than Pompeii!
Planning a trip to Rome and want to take a few side trips? If you're a ruin luster, the best and easiest day trip from Rome is to Hadrian's Villa in nearby Tivoli. It's the largest and most spectacular villa of ancient Rome, three times the size of Pompeii. From this villa, Emperor Hadrian ruled the world. This Tivoli travel guide takes you on a tour of what to see at Hadrian's Villa, which is a UNESCO-listed site. Rome Itineraries | Rome Day Trips | Tivoli Itineraries | #rome #tivoli #italy
Palazzo Spada, a Hidden Gem in Rome Italy
Here's my complete guide to visiting one of Rome's hidden gems, Palazzo Spada. While the rest of Rome is busy, Palazzo Spada is a quiet oasis. There are 3 reasons to visit -- to admire the lavish palace itself, to see the painting collection, and to inspect the illusionary Borromini Perspective Gallery.
How To Spend 3 Fantastic Days in Rome
Endlessly inspiring and ethereal, Rome is the perfect place for a long weekend city break. Here's my detailed 3 day itinerary for visiting Rome. My itinerary provides a DIY guide for visiting Rome, covering Rome's must see historic sights, museums, and some hidden gems. I also provide essential tips for visiting Rome.
Off the Beaten Path Rome: Hidden Gems in Rome For Culture Lovers
Want to get off the beaten path in Rome and avoid the ever-present crowds? This Rome travel takes you to 30 secret spots and hidden gems in Rome Italy that are less touristy. Some of these lesser known Roman wonders are overlooked landmarks, underrated museums, off center palazzos, or recently unveiled attractions that are still under the radar. What To Do In Rome | Unusual Things To Do and See in Rome | Rome Itineraries | Rome Destinations | Rome Travel | Secret Rome | #rome #italy
The Bad Boy of the Baroque: Where to See Caravaggio's Art in Rome
Are you bitten by the Caravaggio bug? Here's my complete guide to finding Caravaggio paintings in Rome, for admirers of the famed artist. Caravaggio's paintings are among the most stunning works in the history of painting. Caravaggio was a revolutionary, launching the use of chiaroscuro and the Italian Baroque period.
Rome's Best Palace Museum, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Looking for some unusual things to do in Rome? Rome is chock full of beautiful palazzos, many of which are secret hidden gems open to the public. The best of the bunch is the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. It has a brilliant 17th century art collection headlined by Velazquez and Caravaggio. Apart from the art, every inch of the walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful frescos, tapestries, and chandeliers. It's one of Rome's best museum experiences. Best Things To Do and See in Rome | #rome
Guide To Palazzo Colonna: A Baroque Jewel Hidden in the Heart of Rome
Looking for some crowd free hidden gems in Rome? This is the ultimate guide to the beautiful art-filled Palazzo Colonna in Rome Italy. It's a secret off the beaten path Baroque gem in the center of Rome. The Baroque palace is filled to the brim with art, frescos, tapestries, and statuary set amid ornate rooms, including a Hall of Mirrors. If you're looking for unusual things to do in Rome or put on your Rome itinerary, read on! What To Do In Rome | Museums in Rome | #rome #palaces #italy
Ultimate Guide to Rome's Underrated Palatine Hill
Here's my guide to the must see sites on the Palatine Hill in Rome Italy. The Palatine Hill is Rome's most ancient area, the birthplace of palaces. It boasts some of Rome's best hidden gems and newest archaeological sites, for history buffs to visit and explore.
Complete Guide to Nero's Golden House, Domus Aurea, a Hidden Gem in Rome Italy
Here's my guide to Emperor Nero's Golden House, Domus Aurea, in the heart of historic Rome. The house is an active archaeological site that you visit with hard hats. You get a fascinating glimpse into Roman history and Emperor Nero himself. It comes complete with a virtual reality experience.
Ultimate Guide To Rome's Best Museum: the Borghese Gallery
Here's my guide to visiting the Galleria Borghese, or Borghese Gallery, in Rome. The magnificent museum is one of my very favorite museums in Europe. It houses one of the world’s most jaw dropping art collections in a chic and luxurious garden villa. The Bernini and Caravaggio pieces are the stars of the collection.
Guide to the Capitoline Museums in Rome, A Remarkable Collection of Roman Antiquities
Here's my guide to visiting the Capitoline Museum in Rome Italy. If you love sculpture, especially ancient Greco-Roman sculpture, this museum will delight. The Capitoline museum sits atop a beautiful Michelangelo-designed square, the Piazza dei Campidoglio. Aside from sculpture, it also boasts a couple Caravaggio's.
33 Amazing Hidden Gems in Rome Italy
Planning a trip to Italy and want to get off the beaten path? Here's my guide to discovering 30 magnificent hidden gems in Rome Italy, where you can enjoy the best of Rome and escape the crowds. Some of these lesser known destinations in Rome are overlooked landmarks, underrated museums, glamorous palazzos, or recently unveiled attractions. Read on for the best off the radar things to do and see in Rome. Rome Travel | Rome Itineraries | What To Do In Rome | Rome Tips | #rome #italy
The Best Street Food Spots in Rome
As one of the biggest cities with a connection to ancient times, eating in the streets is nothing new to Romans. From its tantalizing anti-pasti options to its fresh fried fish, the street food of Rome is flourishing.
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel in Rome
Planning a visit to Rome? No doubt the Vatican and the Michelangelo-decorated Sistine Chapel is on your Rome itinerary. Did you know that Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco once got a makeover and was censored during the Reformation? Read on for the full story on how underpants appeared, and then disappeared, in the Sistine Chapel. Rome Itineraries | Michelangelo's Art | Things To Do in Rome | Rome Itineraries | What TO See and Do In Rome | Renaissance Art | Virtual Tours | #michelangelo
What To See Inside the Vatican, a Must See Site in Rome
Here's my guide to must see masterpieces at the Vatican. The Vatican isn't just a walled city. Its museums hold one of the world's greatest art collections. Some of the most famous art works on the planet are there. The Vatican is vast. So here's the specific paintings and sculptures you shouldn't miss at the Vatican.
Ultimate Guide to Rome's Castle Sant'Angelo
Planning a trip to Rome and wondering what to see and do? You should put Castle Sant'Angelo, near Vatican City, on your Rome to do list or itinerary. The castle is a museum and a 2,000 year old landmark in Rome, built by Emperor Hadrian. Everyone walks by Castle Sant'Angelo, but not everyone goes in. This makes it a fascinating hidden gem in Rome. If you want some beautiful viewpoints over the Vatican, come here! Rome Itineraries | What To See and Do In Rome | Hidden Gems in Rome | #rome
Rome in a Day: A 1 Day Rome Itinerary + Map and Tips!
A detailed guide to spending a day in Rome, including a step by step itinerary, tips on getting around, suggested tours, and money saving tips!
Virtual Rome: The Best Virtual Tours of Rome Italy
Planning a trip to Rome or dreaming of one? The Eternal City has a rich ancient and Renaissance culture, museums galore, and some of the world's most iconic landmarks and UNESCo sites. If you can't travel to Rome in person, in this Rome travel guide, you can travel there virtually with these amazing online tours. You'll visit Rome's fabulous must see sites -- museums, landmarks, ruins, churches, underground crypts, and palaces. Rome Itineraries | Rome Destinations | Virtual Tours | #rome…
Amazing Museums in Rome, To Enjoy Online Or in Italy
Planning a trip to Rome or want to travel there virtually? This Rome travel guide takes you to all the best museums in Rome, some of which are must see sites and landmarks in Rome. This list includes Rome's most famous museums, but also some of Rome's secret hidden gems and off the beaten path smaller museums. If you're planning your itinerary for Rome or wondering what to do in Rome, pencil in some of these amazing destinations. #rome #vatican #italy #virtualtours #onlinelearning
How To Spend 5 Amazing Days in Rome Italy
Planning a trip to Rome? Rome is a beautiful tangle of ancient Roman landmarks, Renaissance art, and the famous Vatican Museums. This Rome travel guide gives you a 5 day itinerary for Rome, taking you to all of Rome's must see sites and destinations, must see archaeological sites and historic landmarks, Rome's world class museums, and some hidden gems in Rome as well. Rome Itineraries | What To Do In Rome | Best Things To Do In Rome | Italy itineraries | Museums in Rome | #rome | #italy
The Bad Boy of the Baroque: Where to See Caravaggio's Art in Rome
Are you bitten by the Caravaggio bug? Here's my complete guide to finding Caravaggio paintings in Rome, for admirers of the famed artist. Caravaggio's paintings are among the most stunning works in the history of painting. Caravaggio was a revolutionary, launching the use of chiaroscuro and the Italian Baroque period.
Day Trips From Rome
The UNESCO-Listed Villa D'Este in Tivoli
Here's my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed Villa d'Este in Tivoli Italy. Villa d'Este is the lush and watery country estate and gardens of a Catholic cardinal. It makes the perfect day trip escape from Rome. The sumptuous late Renaissance estate is a playground of whimsy, topped with a frescoed villa.
Visitor's Guide to Villa d'Este in Tivoli, a Magical Day Trip From Rome
Here's my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed Villa d'Este in Tivoli Italy. Villa d'Este is the lush and watery country estate and gardens of a Catholic cardinal. It makes the perfect day trip escape from Rome. The sumptuous late Renaissance estate is a playground of whimsy, topped with a frescoed villa.
Rome Travel Tips
A Roman Holiday: A Tour Of Rome Through Historical Fountains of Rome | ItsAllBee | Solo Travel & Adventure Tips
Part of the Fountain of Four Rivers I have been to Italy(read more here) every year for the past 5 years and each time I have been, I can guarantee an Italian mattering the question “eh, you know eh the meaning of this, your name?”(in my best in Italian accent of course). Followed by me...Read More
How To Spend 5 Perfect Days in Rome, the Eternal City
Is Rome on your bucket list? Rome is an incredible city, with ancient Roman ruins and Renaissance treasures galore. Rome has beautiful neighborhoods and iconic historic landmarks. This Rome travel guide and itinerary gives you a detailed look at how to spend 5 perfect days in Rome. It takes you to Rome's must see sites, must visit destinations, and some of Rome's hidden gems. If you want to know the best things to see/do/eat in Rome, read on to see what should be on your Rome itinerary…
Guide to Rome's Hadrian's Villa, 3x Larger Than Pompeii!
Planning a trip to Rome and want to take a few side trips? If you're a ruin luster, the best and easiest day trip from Rome is to Hadrian's Villa in nearby Tivoli. It's the largest and most spectacular villa of ancient Rome, three times the size of Pompeii. From this villa, Emperor Hadrian ruled the world. This Tivoli travel guide takes you on a tour of what to see at Hadrian's Villa, which is a UNESCO-listed site. Rome Itineraries | Rome Day Trips | Tivoli Itineraries | #rome #tivoli #italy
Palazzo Spada, a Hidden Gem in Rome Italy
Here's my complete guide to visiting one of Rome's hidden gems, Palazzo Spada. While the rest of Rome is busy, Palazzo Spada is a quiet oasis. There are 3 reasons to visit -- to admire the lavish palace itself, to see the painting collection, and to inspect the illusionary Borromini Perspective Gallery.
How To Spend 3 Fantastic Days in Rome
Endlessly inspiring and ethereal, Rome is the perfect place for a long weekend city break. Here's my detailed 3 day itinerary for visiting Rome. My itinerary provides a DIY guide for visiting Rome, covering Rome's must see historic sights, museums, and some hidden gems. I also provide essential tips for visiting Rome.
Off the Beaten Path Rome: Hidden Gems in Rome For Culture Lovers
Want to get off the beaten path in Rome and avoid the ever-present crowds? This Rome travel takes you to 30 secret spots and hidden gems in Rome Italy that are less touristy. Some of these lesser known Roman wonders are overlooked landmarks, underrated museums, off center palazzos, or recently unveiled attractions that are still under the radar. What To Do In Rome | Unusual Things To Do and See in Rome | Rome Itineraries | Rome Destinations | Rome Travel | Secret Rome | #rome #italy
The Bad Boy of the Baroque: Where to See Caravaggio's Art in Rome
Are you bitten by the Caravaggio bug? Here's my complete guide to finding Caravaggio paintings in Rome, for admirers of the famed artist. Caravaggio's paintings are among the most stunning works in the history of painting. Caravaggio was a revolutionary, launching the use of chiaroscuro and the Italian Baroque period.
Rome's Best Palace Museum, the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Looking for some unusual things to do in Rome? Rome is chock full of beautiful palazzos, many of which are secret hidden gems open to the public. The best of the bunch is the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. It has a brilliant 17th century art collection headlined by Velazquez and Caravaggio. Apart from the art, every inch of the walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful frescos, tapestries, and chandeliers. It's one of Rome's best museum experiences. Best Things To Do and See in Rome | #rome
Guide To Palazzo Colonna: A Baroque Jewel Hidden in the Heart of Rome
Looking for some crowd free hidden gems in Rome? This is the ultimate guide to the beautiful art-filled Palazzo Colonna in Rome Italy. It's a secret off the beaten path Baroque gem in the center of Rome. The Baroque palace is filled to the brim with art, frescos, tapestries, and statuary set amid ornate rooms, including a Hall of Mirrors. If you're looking for unusual things to do in Rome or put on your Rome itinerary, read on! What To Do In Rome | Museums in Rome | #rome #palaces #italy
Ultimate Guide to Rome's Underrated Palatine Hill
Here's my guide to the must see sites on the Palatine Hill in Rome Italy. The Palatine Hill is Rome's most ancient area, the birthplace of palaces. It boasts some of Rome's best hidden gems and newest archaeological sites, for history buffs to visit and explore.
Complete Guide to Nero's Golden House, Domus Aurea, a Hidden Gem in Rome Italy
Here's my guide to Emperor Nero's Golden House, Domus Aurea, in the heart of historic Rome. The house is an active archaeological site that you visit with hard hats. You get a fascinating glimpse into Roman history and Emperor Nero himself. It comes complete with a virtual reality experience.
Ultimate Guide To Rome's Best Museum: the Borghese Gallery
Here's my guide to visiting the Galleria Borghese, or Borghese Gallery, in Rome. The magnificent museum is one of my very favorite museums in Europe. It houses one of the world’s most jaw dropping art collections in a chic and luxurious garden villa. The Bernini and Caravaggio pieces are the stars of the collection.
Guide to the Capitoline Museums in Rome, A Remarkable Collection of Roman Antiquities
Here's my guide to visiting the Capitoline Museum in Rome Italy. If you love sculpture, especially ancient Greco-Roman sculpture, this museum will delight. The Capitoline museum sits atop a beautiful Michelangelo-designed square, the Piazza dei Campidoglio. Aside from sculpture, it also boasts a couple Caravaggio's.
33 Amazing Hidden Gems in Rome Italy
Planning a trip to Italy and want to get off the beaten path? Here's my guide to discovering 30 magnificent hidden gems in Rome Italy, where you can enjoy the best of Rome and escape the crowds. Some of these lesser known destinations in Rome are overlooked landmarks, underrated museums, glamorous palazzos, or recently unveiled attractions. Read on for the best off the radar things to do and see in Rome. Rome Travel | Rome Itineraries | What To Do In Rome | Rome Tips | #rome #italy
A Roman Holiday: A Tour Of Rome Through Historical Fountains of Rome | ItsAllBee | Solo Travel & Adventure Tips
Part of the Fountain of Four Rivers I have been to Italy(read more here) every year for the past 5 years and each time I have been, I can guarantee an Italian mattering the question “eh, you know eh the meaning of this, your name?”(in my best in Italian accent of course). Followed by me...Read More
The UNESCO-Listed Villa D'Este in Tivoli
Here's my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed Villa d'Este in Tivoli Italy. Villa d'Este is the lush and watery country estate and gardens of a Catholic cardinal. It makes the perfect day trip escape from Rome. The sumptuous late Renaissance estate is a playground of whimsy, topped with a frescoed villa.
The Best Street Food Spots in Rome
As one of the biggest cities with a connection to ancient times, eating in the streets is nothing new to Romans. From its tantalizing anti-pasti options to its fresh fried fish, the street food of Rome is flourishing.