Things to see in Roma
Piazza del Campidoglio: a symbol of Roman power
Piazza del Campidoglio lies at the top of one of Rome’s seven hills and is surrounded with museums and ancient temples, not to mention steeped in history and legend.
Roma Termini: the heart of the rail network in Rome
Eight hundred trains and 600,000 passengers a day make Roma Termini the busiest train station in Italy and one of the largest in Europe.
Trajan’s market: Rome’s first ever shopping centre
The indoor market located inside the Roman Forum had six different floors and sold products that were shipped in from across the Roman Empire.
Villa d’Este, the extravagant whim of a cardenal
Just a few kilometres from Rome, Villa d’Este is a prime example of the capriciousness of Ippolito d’Este and his family. Its spectacular gardens are well worth a visit.
Villa Adriana, an emperor’s palace
Hadrian’s Villa, just a stone’s throw from Rome, comprises 30 buildings, tunnels and underground galleries. It is an archaeological gem steeped in history and unresolved mysteries.
The ultimate guide to the markets in Rome: from food to fashion
There is nothing like heading to a market in Rome to get a taste of life alla Romana. Read on to discover our round-up of the top markets in the Eternal City.
Largo di Torre Argentina: history and tragedy
Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in the centre of Rome with the remains of four temples and the ancient Curia and Theatre of Pompey, where Julius Caesar was killed.
Tiber Island: saving Rome from the plague
Tiber Island was a prison for the most bloodthirsty criminals before it became a temple of medicine.
St Paul’s Outside the Walls: from necropolis to temple
The emblematic Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura houses the remains of St Paul the Apostle and is one of Rome’s must-see religious buildings.
Castel Gandolfo: the former papal summer residence
The small Roman town of Castel Gandolfo has a past that stretches all the way back to the Italic tribes that once lived in the region, and the popes of days gone by would summer here.