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What to see in Rome

• Colosseum and Roman ForumThe largest amphitheatre of the ancient world and the heart of ancient Rome, on one combined ticket.
• The VaticanSt. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel.
• Trevi FountainThe city's most famous fountain. Go early in the morning to see it without the crowds.
• PantheonThe Roman temple whose dome is open at the centre, preserved almost intact.
• TrastevereThe neighbourhood of cobbled lanes, the best place for dinner.
• Piazza Navona and the Spanish StepsTwo of the most beautiful Baroque squares, linked by a half-hour walk through the centre.
• Castel Sant'AngeloThe mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian, later a fortress of the popes, with views over the Tiber and the Vatican.

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A 3-day itinerary

1. Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill on one ticket. In the afternoon, the Capitoline Hill and Piazza Venezia, then dinner in the Monti neighbourhood.
2. The Vatican in the morning: the Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. In the afternoon, Castel Sant'Angelo, then the evening in Trastevere.
3. The Baroque centre on foot: the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. At sunset, climb the Pincio or the Gianicolo hill for the view.

Where to stay

• Centro StoricoBetween the Pantheon and Piazza Navona: everything within walking distance, but with the highest prices.
• TrastevereCobbled lanes, trattorias and nightlife. More authentic, but a little further from the metro.
• Monti and TerminiMonti is a pleasant neighbourhood near the Colosseum. The area around Termini station is the cheapest and the most practical for the airports.
• PratiA quiet residential neighbourhood near the Vatican, on the metro and with reasonably priced restaurants.

What to eat

• Carbonara and cacio e pepeThe two best-known Roman pastas: the first with egg and guanciale, the second with just pecorino cheese and pepper.
• SupplìFried rice balls with mozzarella inside, the classic pizzeria starter.
• Pizza al taglioPizza cut into slices and sold by weight, ideal for a quick lunch.
• GelatoArtisan ice cream. Avoid the places with brightly coloured mounds: the good stuff is kept in covered tubs.

From the airport to the centre

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Getting around the city

The historic centre is walkable and the metro doesn't go into it, so be ready to walk a lot. The metro (lines A and B) serves the Vatican, the Colosseum and Termini; the ticket is valid for 100 minutes on buses and trams too. You can also pay with a contactless bank card.

Day trips from Rome

• TivoliVilla d'Este with its fountains and Hadrian's Villa, about an hour from the city.
• Ostia AnticaThe ancient port of Rome, preserved like a smaller Pompeii, 30 minutes by train.
• FlorenceOnly 1.5 hours by high-speed train, doable as a day trip.

Tips

• Book your tickets for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums online to avoid the queues.
• The water from the public drinking fountains (nasoni) is safe to drink: carry a bottle with you.
• Many state museums, the Colosseum among them, have free entry on the first Sunday of every month.

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