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The guide
Rome reveals itself neighborhood by neighborhood, and is best explored on foot. The historic center packs in the essentials: the Colosseum and Forum for ancient Rome, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona for baroque wandering, and the Trevi Fountain, mobbed from early morning. Across the Tiber, Trastevere unfurls its cobbled lanes, ivy-clad facades and lively trattorias that fill up after dark; it is the city's bohemian heart. Quieter Monti, just steps from the Colosseum, charms with wine bars, vintage shops and a lived-in feel where actual Romans linger. End the day climbing the Janiculum Hill for a sweeping panorama over the rooftops and domes of the eternal city.
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Anita Ekberg in the Trevi Fountain: Fellini's «La Dolce Vita» (1960) sealed Rome's legend, as did «Roman Holiday» at the Mouth of Truth. Every square here is a film set.
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Around €1.5 million is tossed into the Trevi Fountain each year — collected and given to the city's charities.
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Quiet spot: the Knights of Malta keyhole on the Aventine, which frames St Peter's dome perfectly. With a data eSIM, find the ~2,500 «nasoni» drinking fountains and navigate without getting lost.
Must-see
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Colosseum
The world's most famous ancient amphitheater, inaugurated in AD 80. Book a timed entry in advance and pair it with the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to grasp the scale of imperial Rome.
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Pantheon
A remarkably preserved Roman temple crowned by the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built, pierced by an oculus open to the sky. It opens onto Piazza della Rotonda and its cafes.
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Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
One of Rome's oldest churches, on the lively square of the same name. Its 12th-century bell tower and golden mosaics glow at dusk, while the forecourt doubles as the neighborhood's open-air living room.
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Villa Farnesina
A Renaissance villa often overlooked by the crowds, in Trastevere. Its ceilings hold frescoes by Raphael, including the Galatea. You can wander it almost alone, far from the bustle of the major sites.
Good to know
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The best time to visit is April to June and September to October, when the heat stays mild; summer is sweltering and crowded. Rome is mostly walkable, as the historic center is compact, with the metro (lines A, B, C) and buses filling in longer trips. Tip: stay in Monti or Trastevere rather than around the Spanish Steps for more character and a lower bill. As for connectivity, many cafes, museums and squares offer free wifi, and the city runs public hotspots (the Free Italia WiFi network), though speeds can be patchy around the busiest landmarks.