Located in the Testaccio neighborhood of Rome, the Pyramid of Cestius is an unusual thing to do in Rome, as it looks like it belongs in Egypt rather than in Italy’s capital city.Built in 12 BC this stone pyramid was the resting place for the Roman praetor Caius Cestius....
One of the most wonderful and beautiful things about Rome, and Italy as a whole, is the tradition. Imagine you had rules for everything you ate and drank—but they were wonderful rules that everyone loved and adored because they were based on tradition and culture. That’s how Rome ...
Personally, I’d recommend a guided tour. This way you get to see everything, get a detailed history of the place (and it’s detailed!), and get to skip the line.Take Walks has skip-the-line toursthat cost 69 EUR and last 3 hours. They’re my favorite company to use for guided ...
A couple that considers Rome their “great love” What’s one thing visitors shouldn't miss? Our top five would be: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums (which includes the Sistine Chapel). But really, there’s so much more that...
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Lose yourself in Ancient Rome (but not all in one day) Any Italian will tell you how downright anarchic Rome is and immediately after, every one of them will say, “but Rome is Rome.” There is simply no place like it in the world, and the only thing to do is abandon yourself to...
It really shouldn’t come as a surprise that of all the places you visit in Rome, you’re going to run into some significant crowds at the Trevi, particularly in the middle of the day. Not your thing? Get up early or visit later in the evening. ...
(Shall we grab a coffee?) – you’ll hear this everywhere in Rome. The ritual of drinking coffee is so ingrained in Italian culture that it would be a sin to start a day without taking part. Whether it’s first thing in the morning, pre-lunch, post-lunch or mid-after...
the Colosseum and see the ancient monument from a new light. Or enjoy a summer stroll through the gardens of Villa Borghese. Or even take a beach day at Ostia Lido (yes, there’s a beach very near the city here!) Often my favourite thing to do in Rome iseat my way through the ...
This is also another of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions so it can be crowded. The good thing isthat the online tours tothe Colosseum usually include entrances to The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill as well asskip-the-line access. ...