Guidebook for Roma
Sightseeing
Coliseu
1 Piazza del ColosseoThe symbol of Rome, the mighty Colosseum still stands proud.
The heart of the Catholic Church, St. Peter's Basilica is an amazing piece of architecture, not to be missed.
850 residents recomanen
Basílica de Sant Pere
Piazza San PietroThe heart of the Catholic Church, St. Peter's Basilica is an amazing piece of architecture, not to be missed.
A Baroque masterpiece, the Spanish Steps is where everyone gathers for the city's best people watching!
1307 residents recomanen
Plaça d'Espanya
Piazza di SpagnaA Baroque masterpiece, the Spanish Steps is where everyone gathers for the city's best people watching!
The Trevi Fountain is a Baroque masterpiece -- make sure to throw a coin in to ensure you will return to Rome some day!
61 residents recomanen
Piazza di Trevi
Piazza di TreviThe Trevi Fountain is a Baroque masterpiece -- make sure to throw a coin in to ensure you will return to Rome some day!
A beautiful piazza, graced by magnificent fountains including Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. A stroll here is a must.
1722 residents recomanen
Plaça Navona
Piazza NavonaA beautiful piazza, graced by magnificent fountains including Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. A stroll here is a must.
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriA lively square, especially at night.
One of Rome's most beautiful piazzas, stop here for a coffee at Canova or Rosati and watch the world go by. Pop into Santa Maria del Popolo to see its wonderful Caravaggios.
797 residents recomanen
Plaça del Poble
Piazza del PopoloOne of Rome's most beautiful piazzas, stop here for a coffee at Canova or Rosati and watch the world go by. Pop into Santa Maria del Popolo to see its wonderful Caravaggios.
Fòrum Romà
5/6 Via della Salara VecchiaAncient Rome's political, religious, and commercial center.
Via Margutta
Via MarguttaOne of Rome's most beautiful streets, perfect for strolling.
One of the best-preserved monuments of antiquity, and an amazing feat of architecture. A "must see."
1342 residents recomanen
Panteó
Piazza della RotondaOne of the best-preserved monuments of antiquity, and an amazing feat of architecture. A "must see."
In the ancient Foro Boarium, this is a lovely medieval church which also houses the "mouth of truth." Nearby see the round Temple of Hercules Victor, the Temple of Portunus, and the Arch of Janus.
27 residents recomanen
Santa Maria in Cosmedin
18 Piazza della Bocca della VeritàIn the ancient Foro Boarium, this is a lovely medieval church which also houses the "mouth of truth." Nearby see the round Temple of Hercules Victor, the Temple of Portunus, and the Arch of Janus.
One of Rome's newest, a large modern art museum in a building designed by architect Zaha Hadid.
401 residents recomanen
MAXXI - Museu Nacional d'Art del Segle XXI
4a Via Guido ReniOne of Rome's newest, a large modern art museum in a building designed by architect Zaha Hadid.
A wonderful modern art museum, always interesting. There's also a branch in Testaccio.
147 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Roma
138 Via NizzaA wonderful modern art museum, always interesting. There's also a branch in Testaccio.
This museum, in a stunning modern building, houses the Altar of Peace built to honor the Emperor Augustus.
173 residents recomanen
B&B Ara Pacis Augustae
35 Lungotevere dei MelliniThis museum, in a stunning modern building, houses the Altar of Peace built to honor the Emperor Augustus.
A pretty church on a lively and inviting piazza, with some upscale shopping opportunities.
7 residents recomanen
Basílica Parroquial de Sant Llorenç in Lucina
6 Piazza di S. Lorenzo in LucinaA pretty church on a lively and inviting piazza, with some upscale shopping opportunities.
Piazza Colonna
A grand piazza with the monumental Column of Marcus Aurelius.
One of our local churches - make sure to stop by and see the angels carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
1 Via di Sant'Andrea delle FratteOne of our local churches - make sure to stop by and see the angels carved by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
One of the most amazing museums of the world, and it includes Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
1756 residents recomanen
Museus Vatican
One of the most amazing museums of the world, and it includes Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
The Capitoline Hill, including a Renaissance complex designed by Michelangelo. also home to the terrific Capitoline Museums.
185 residents recomanen
Campidoglio
Piazza del CampidoglioThe Capitoline Hill, including a Renaissance complex designed by Michelangelo. also home to the terrific Capitoline Museums.
An amazing art museum, surrounded by the wonderful Villa Borghese park.
681 residents recomanen
Galeria Borghese i Museu
5 Piazzale Scipione BorgheseAn amazing art museum, surrounded by the wonderful Villa Borghese park.
Villa Giulia, the greatest collection of Etruscan art in the world.
59 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional Etrusc
Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9Villa Giulia, the greatest collection of Etruscan art in the world.
A museum where the poet John Keats lived (and died) in Rome, dedicated to the Romantic poets.
7 residents recomanen
Keats-Shelley Memorial House
26 Piazza di SpagnaA museum where the poet John Keats lived (and died) in Rome, dedicated to the Romantic poets.
The ancient Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman tomb now set into the Aurelian Walls.
192 residents recomanen
Piràmide de Caio Cestio
Via Raffaele PersichettiThe ancient Pyramid of Cestius, a Roman tomb now set into the Aurelian Walls.
One of the four great basilicas of Rome -- and it's a dazzler!
62 residents recomanen
S. Maria Maggiore
One of the four great basilicas of Rome -- and it's a dazzler!
One of the four great basilicas of Rome, the enormous and grand St. Paul Beyond the Walls.
217 residents recomanen
Basílica Papal de Sant Pau fora de les Murs
1a Piazzale San PaoloOne of the four great basilicas of Rome, the enormous and grand St. Paul Beyond the Walls.
One of the four great basilicas of Rome, St. John in the Lateran.
806 residents recomanen
Arcibasílica de Sant Joan de Letrà
4 Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoOne of the four great basilicas of Rome, St. John in the Lateran.
The amazing "San Carlino" church by the architect Borromini. The ceiling will knock you out!
30 residents recomanen
Església de Sant Carlino alle Quattro Fontane
23 Via del QuirinaleThe amazing "San Carlino" church by the architect Borromini. The ceiling will knock you out!
Another amazing Baroque certain by Borromini -- note it is only open Sunday mornings, and closed for at least part of August.
16 residents recomanen
St. Ivo alla Sapienza
40 Corso del RinascimentoAnother amazing Baroque certain by Borromini -- note it is only open Sunday mornings, and closed for at least part of August.
A little piazza with the Column of the Immaculate Conception -- the Pope comes here every December 8 to put a wreath in the Madonna's hands (with some help from our local firefighters).
Piazza Mignanelli
Piazza MignanelliA little piazza with the Column of the Immaculate Conception -- the Pope comes here every December 8 to put a wreath in the Madonna's hands (with some help from our local firefighters).
Piazza Venezia
A busy piazza, home to Piazza Venezia.
One of the Imperial Forums, Trajan's Forum still boasts Trajan's Column, a monument to the ancient Emperor.
56 residents recomanen
Trajan Column
Foro TraianoOne of the Imperial Forums, Trajan's Forum still boasts Trajan's Column, a monument to the ancient Emperor.
The Victor Emmanuel II monument which dominates Rome's skyline.
337 residents recomanen
Altar de la Pàtria
Piazza VeneziaThe Victor Emmanuel II monument which dominates Rome's skyline.
Home to the famous statue of St. Agnes in Ecstasy.
38 residents recomanen
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via
24 Via del MortaroHome to the famous statue of St. Agnes in Ecstasy.
An interesting and grand church designed by Michelangelo out of the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian.
70 residents recomanen
Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
Piazza della RepubblicaAn interesting and grand church designed by Michelangelo out of the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian.
Rome's only gothic church, with magnificent blue ceilings and a statue by Michelangelo.
20 residents recomanen
Basílica de Santa Maria sobre Minerva
42 Piazza della MinervaRome's only gothic church, with magnificent blue ceilings and a statue by Michelangelo.
Via Appia Antica
Via Appia AnticaAntiquities abound along the Via Appia Antica.
An easy alternative to a day at Pompeii is Rome's own ancient, well preserved port city, Ostia Antica, easily reached by a short train trip.
215 residents recomanen
Ostia Antica
An easy alternative to a day at Pompeii is Rome's own ancient, well preserved port city, Ostia Antica, easily reached by a short train trip.
Food Scene
Pizza Ciro - Malaterra
43/45 Via della MercedeOur local pizza joint, just down the street.
A friendly and bustling restaurant, filled with locals and visitors alike.
18 residents recomanen
Ristorante al 384
384/A Viale delle Medaglie d'OroA friendly and bustling restaurant, filled with locals and visitors alike.
Antico Caffè Greco
86 Via dei CondottiOne of Rome's most venerable coffee houses.
Le Sorelle
30 Via BelsianaA favorite restaurant, upscale, small, and friendly.
An elegant, always friendly restaurant; part is also a less expensive and more casual wine bar.
16 residents recomanen
Casa Bleve
48 Via del Teatro ValleAn elegant, always friendly restaurant; part is also a less expensive and more casual wine bar.
One of the two long-time rival coffee houses on Piazza del Popolo -- Fellini used to come here, and so do I!
36 residents recomanen
Canova Piazza del Popolo
16 Piazza del PopoloOne of the two long-time rival coffee houses on Piazza del Popolo -- Fellini used to come here, and so do I!
One of the two long-time rival coffee houses on Piazza del Popolo. I particularly like their special drinks like iced coffee.
18 residents recomanen
Rosati
5A Piazza del PopoloOne of the two long-time rival coffee houses on Piazza del Popolo. I particularly like their special drinks like iced coffee.
Babette
1d Via MarguttaA lovely restaurant on the beautiful Via Margutta.
Ar Galletto Roma
104 Piazza FarneseAn old favorite on the beautiful Piazza Farnese.
La Ciambella
20 Via dell'Arco della CiambellaA pleasant restaurant not far from Piazza Navona or the Pantheon.
Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè
82 Piazza di S. EustachioOne of Rome's venerable coffee houses.
La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D'oro
84 Via degli OrfaniOne of Rome's venerable coffee houses.
A wonderful coffee house in what was once the studio of the sculptor Antonio Canova, now filled with reproductions of his work. Very funky!
45 residents recomanen
Canova Tadolini
150/a Via del BabuinoA wonderful coffee house in what was once the studio of the sculptor Antonio Canova, now filled with reproductions of his work. Very funky!
Il Sorpasso
31/33 Via ProperzioA pleasant restaurant not far from the Vatican.
Romeo Chef & Baker
28 Piazza dell'EmporioA pleasant restaurant not far from the Vatican.
Michelin-star chef Christina Bowerman wows at her gorgeous restaurant in Trastevere.
24 residents recomanen
Glass Hostaria
58 Vicolo del CinqueMichelin-star chef Christina Bowerman wows at her gorgeous restaurant in Trastevere.
Michelin-star restaurant, a great place for a special occasion. Neat bar and, during summer, a roof top bar with limited menu.
23 residents recomanen
Ristorante All'Oro
23/25 Via Giuseppe PisanelliMichelin-star restaurant, a great place for a special occasion. Neat bar and, during summer, a roof top bar with limited menu.
A cozy and friendly Michelin-star restaurant located in a surprisingly modest hotel. The owner, Pipero, may take care of you himself (he did for us!)
Pipero Al Rex
149 Via TorinoA cozy and friendly Michelin-star restaurant located in a surprisingly modest hotel. The owner, Pipero, may take care of you himself (he did for us!)
Located at the top of the Hotel Hassler, with an incredible view over the Spanish Steps. There's also a lovely bar, Salone Eva, on the ground floor.
7 residents recomanen
Imàgo
6 Piazza della Trinità dei MontiLocated at the top of the Hotel Hassler, with an incredible view over the Spanish Steps. There's also a lovely bar, Salone Eva, on the ground floor.
The best sushi in Rome, when you need a break from pizza and pasta.
28 residents recomanen
Hamasei - 割烹 濱清
35/36 Via della MercedeThe best sushi in Rome, when you need a break from pizza and pasta.
This restaurant complex boasts a restaurant, pizzeria, wine bar, a cheese shop, and more.
116 residents recomanen
'Gusto
41 Piazza di Sant'ApollinareThis restaurant complex boasts a restaurant, pizzeria, wine bar, a cheese shop, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open Baladin
6 Via degli SpecchiEnjoy craft beers and burgers and this busy little place.
Excellent cocktails and food including an incredible, if expensive, hamburger.
63 residents recomanen
Baccano
23 Via delle MuratteExcellent cocktails and food including an incredible, if expensive, hamburger.
Wine bar and restaurant specializing in the Lazio region. Reasonably priced.
19 residents recomanen
VyTA Enoteca Regionale del Lazio
94 Via FrattinaWine bar and restaurant specializing in the Lazio region. Reasonably priced.
Al Vino Al Vino
19 Via dei SerpentiGood wine bar in Monti.
Ai Tre Scalini
251 Via PanispernaThe always hip and popular Ai Tre Scalini.
Enoteca Achilli
15 Via dei PrefettiPart wine store, wine bar, and restaurant.
One of Rome's wonderful cafes, good for coffee or something a bit stronger, too.
25 residents recomanen
Antico Caffè Della Pace Srl
3 4 Via della PaceOne of Rome's wonderful cafes, good for coffee or something a bit stronger, too.
This elegant hotel also boasts one of Rome's most elegant bars.
31 residents recomanen
Hotel de Russie
9 Via del BabuinoThis elegant hotel also boasts one of Rome's most elegant bars.
Shopping
THE place for window shopping in Rome. Bulgari, Gucci, Chanel -- you name it, it's here.
439 residents recomanen
Via Condotti
Via dei CondottiTHE place for window shopping in Rome. Bulgari, Gucci, Chanel -- you name it, it's here.
Our gorgeous local "mall," just down the street from us.
96 residents recomanen
Galleria Alberto Sordi
33 Piazza ColonnaOur gorgeous local "mall," just down the street from us.
Entertainment & Activities
The wonderful large park, great for walking and jogging. Bike, pedal cart, and rowboat rentals in season. The park is hope to many museums, including the Galleria Borghese.
2099 residents recomanen
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IThe wonderful large park, great for walking and jogging. Bike, pedal cart, and rowboat rentals in season. The park is hope to many museums, including the Galleria Borghese.
An interesting computer-assisted museum of the ancient Roman buildings found under one of Rome's government building, which gives you a glimpse as to what those buildings once looked like.
46 residents recomanen
Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
85 Foro TraianoAn interesting computer-assisted museum of the ancient Roman buildings found under one of Rome's government building, which gives you a glimpse as to what those buildings once looked like.