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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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Things to Know
Skip the Spanish Steps. Limit those churches. Don't eat pasta with a spoon. And 11 other things you need to know before visiting Rome.
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Best Neighborhoods
A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita lifestyle as gorging on art and culture. Here's a look at the city's top neighborhoods.
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Day Trips
From Rome's surrounding Lazio region to Florence, Naples and Pompeii, amazing sights are all within day-trip range of Italy’s capital.
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Money and Costs
Rome offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money.
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Transportation
With many of Rome's best attractions located in the city center, most of the city is very walkable. Here are the best ways to see Vatican City.
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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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Traveling with Kids
From the Colosseum to the catacombs, and sprawling parks to virtual time travel, Rome promises a memorable trip for the whole family.
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Destination Practicalities

14 things only the locals know in Rome (but you should too)

May 13, 2023 • 9 Min read

Skip the Spanish Steps. Limit those churches. Don't eat pasta with a spoon. And 11 other things you need to know before visiting Rome.

Tours
This car enthusiast shows you Rome from behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat
Mar 29, 2023 • 5 Min read
Alvise di Giulio turned his passion for vintage Fiat Cinquecentos into a sightseeing tour that lends a retro vibe to your typical historic tour of Rome.
Budget Travel
Rome on a budget: 15 ways to save you some euros
Feb 25, 2023 • 8 Min read
Rome offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money.
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.
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.