Rome

Our editorial Top 50 mixes all categories. Filter this selection below; open a creator guide for its complete list.

• 1 Cafés & bakeries Caffè Bramante Arco della Pace, 5 @romesomuch: A peaceful cloister setting for a coffee break between cultural stops. Visit note: the pin is the Chiostro del Bramante complex, which contains the café; confirm café access separately from exhibition tickets.
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• 2 Museums & art Centrale Montemartini Via Ostiense, 106 @culturalitaly: Classical sculpture meets industrial machinery: the contrast is the reason to put this museum on your route.
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• 3 Parks & nature Villa Doria Pamphilj Via di San Pancrazio, 00152 Roma RM @nek.kleo: Fairytale-like gardens, tall pines and space to get away from the busiest streets.
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• 4 Restaurants Pizzeria Nuovo Mondo Via Amerigo Vespucci, 9/12/15 @foodietravellersguide: Thin, crisp Roman pizza with a little char at the edges. Arrive early for this Testaccio favourite.
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• 5 Sights & landmarks Camere di Sant Ignazio di Loyola Piazza del Gesù, 45 @livevirtualguide: Seek out the rooms of Saint Ignatius and Andrea Pozzo’s illusionistic corridor, an easily missed interior visit.
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• 6 Shops & markets King Size Vintage Monti Via Leonina, 78 @traveloneohone: Part of a vintage-shopping afternoon for unexpected finds rather than predictable souvenirs.
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• 7 Bars & nightlife Salotto 42 P.za di Pietra, 42 @carol_marraccini: A polished start to the evening, with cocktails, a book-bar atmosphere and the columns of Hadrian’s temple outside.
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• 8 Views & photo spots Terrazza Caffarelli Piazzale Caffarelli, 00186 Roma RM @elenatakovska: A relatively uncrowded perspective over Rome’s skyline from the Capitoline area.
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• 9 Activities & wellness Ice Club Roma Via della Madonna dei Monti, 18/19 @lorenzomaddalena: A playful change from ordinary drinks: an ice-filled interior features in this selection of unusual Roman experiences.
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• 10 Cafés & bakeries Canova Tadolini Via del Babuino, 150/a @romesomuch: Have your coffee among marble figures in a former sculptor’s studio.
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• 11 Museums & art Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9, 00197 Roma RM @culturalitaly: A collection of Etruscan treasures worth stepping outside the usual ancient-Rome circuit to explore.
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• 12 Parks & nature Villa Torlonia Villa Torlonia, 00161 Roma RM @vologratis: One of the creator’s recommended parks for an unhurried outdoor break.
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• 13 Restaurants Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara Largo dei Librari, 88 @foodietravellersguide: A short menu done well: crisp batter around flaky cod is the reason to come.
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• 14 Sights & landmarks Chiesa di Sant Ignazio di Loyola Roma Piazza S. Ignazio, 00186 Roma RM @mygentleescape: Look upwards: a painted illusion makes a flat surface appear to become a grand dome.
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• 15 Shops & markets Le Vesti di Messalina Via Leonina, 24 @traveloneohone: A stop in this hunt for vintage clothing, leather and pieces you will not find back home.
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• 16 Bars & nightlife The Jerry Thomas Speakeasy Vicolo Cellini, 30 @carol_marraccini: Jazz and a 1920s mood behind an unmarked entrance make this a memorable night out. Visit note: check the current reservation and membership requirements directly.
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• 17 Views & photo spots Terrazza del Pincio Piazza del Popolo, 19 @elenatakovska: A broad view over the city makes this an easy stop for skyline photographs.
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• 18 Activities & wellness V Spa Via della Nocetta 105 Via della Nocetta, 105 @romaconviene: A spa escape that feels removed from the city’s bustle, with options to add massage or poolside aperitivo. Source disclosure: The original post advertises a priced spa offer; check current packages directly.
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• 19 Cafés & bakeries Bar Bistrot Mascagni Hotel Plaza V. del Corso, 126 @romesomuch: A quieter pause off Via del Corso, with classic drinks and the atmosphere of a historic hotel.
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• 20 Museums & art Palazzo Altemps Piazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46 @londonblockbyblock: Explore one of the four National Roman Museum sites included in this guide to the city’s art collections.
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• 21 Parks & nature Parco degli Acquedotti Via Lemonia, 00174 Roma RM @vologratis: Add this park to the itinerary when you want walking time and open air.
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• 22 Restaurants Da Gino al Parlamento Vicolo Rosini, 4 @foodietravellersguide: Old-school Roman cooking, from house pasta to slowly cooked oxtail. Book ahead for dinner.
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• 23 Sights & landmarks Basilica Santa Maria in Aracoeli Scala dell'Arce Capitolina, 12 @mygentleescape: The detailed ceiling and the view from the steps make this more than a quick church stop.
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• 24 Shops & markets Mercatino Porta Maggiore Via Sebastiano Grandis, 7 @traveloneohone: An option for browsing second-hand finds when the discovery is part of the fun.
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• 25 Bars & nightlife Bar della Musa Palazzo Talia Largo del Nazareno, 25 @dejashu: Look up at the decorative ceiling, then settle in for carefully mixed cocktails in this former college turned hotel.
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• 26 Views & photo spots Giardino degli Aranci Piazza Pietro D'Illiria, 00153 Roma RM @elenatakovska: Orange trees and a tranquil atmosphere frame a romantic city view.
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• 27 Activities & wellness Luleka Experience Via degli Zingari 59 Via degli Zingari, 59 @emanuela.marcucci_traveller: Try painting in the dark with fluorescent colours and UV light, accompanied by an aperitivo.
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• 28 Cafés & bakeries Bar del Cappuccino Via Arenula Via Arenula, 50 @the_imperfect_tourist: Come for a well-made espresso or cappuccino and the friendly service.
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• 29 Museums & art Galleria Colonna Via della Pilotta, 17 @londonblockbyblock: A spectacular grand gallery, with chandeliers, gilding and frescoes that invite a slower look.
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• 30 Parks & nature Villa Ada Savoia WFMX+4V, 00199 Rome @vologratis: A choice from the creator’s green escapes for walking, relaxing or outdoor activity.
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• 31 Restaurants La Tavernaccia da Bruno Via Giovanni da Castel Bolognese, 63 @foodietravellersguide: Come for wood-oven cooking; the suckling pig was a particular highlight of the visit.
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• 32 Sights & landmarks Santa Maria dell Orto Via Anicia, 10 @mygentleescape: A charming, lesser-known church to seek out in Trastevere.
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• 33 Shops & markets Pifebo Via dei Serpenti Via dei Serpenti, 135/136 @sandrapassani: An easy addition to a Monti vintage-shopping walk, with several recommended shops close together.
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• 34 Bars & nightlife Drink Kong Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti, 8 @carol_marraccini: Neon-lit design and creative cocktails offer a very different side of a Roman evening.
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• 35 Views & photo spots Terrazza Clementino Via dei Maroniti, 12 @the_rooftopguide: One of the guide’s rooftop picks for sunset and a different perspective on Rome.
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• 36 Activities & wellness Six Senses Rome Spa P.za S. Marcello, 4 @youritalianbestie: A favourite break between sightseeing stops; the creator highlights that non-resident guests can book too. Source disclosure: The original post discloses an invited visit. Visit note: the pin is the hotel containing the spa. Reserve the spa experience directly.
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• 37 Cafés & bakeries Danesi Caffè Via Volturno Via Volturno, 2F @the_imperfect_tourist: A dependable stop for carefully made espresso and cappuccino, highlighted as a barista favourite.
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• 38 Museums & art Galleria Doria Pamphilj V. del Corso, 305 @londonblockbyblock: A palace collection with an intimate feel and paintings by artists including Titian and Caravaggio.
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• 39 Parks & nature Villa Celimontana Via della Navicella, 12 @vologratis: A park stop in this selection of places to slow down outdoors.
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• 40 Restaurants La Matriciana dal 1870 Via del Viminale, 44 @the_foodiediaries: Classic Roman comfort food and vintage dining-room character, with pasta and people-watching as part of the pleasure.
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• 41 Sights & landmarks Passetto del Biscione Passetto del Biscione, 91-99 @markomorciano: An easily missed passage from this collection of hidden Roman corners, rewarding a detour from the busy streets.
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• 42 Shops & markets Via del Governo Vecchio V. del Governo Vecchio, 00186 Roma RM @lets.see.italy: Independent boutiques and vintage browsing make a more distinctive afternoon than familiar international chains.
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• 43 Bars & nightlife Il Goccetto Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 14 @carol_marraccini: A painted ceiling, walls of bottles and an unhurried wine-bar atmosphere are the appeal here.
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• 44 Views & photo spots Etere Rooftop Palazzo Ripetta Via di Ripetta, 231 @the_rooftopguide: A rooftop terrace selected for seeing Rome from above and lingering towards sunset.
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• 45 Activities & wellness Enjoy Cooking Rome Via della Polveriera, 9 @francescacapaldi: A cooking class the creator found fun enough to recommend as part of a Roman visit. Source disclosure: The original includes a promotional discount code.
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• 46 Cafés & bakeries Trecaffè Via dei Due Macelli Via dei Due Macelli, 107 @the_imperfect_tourist: Pair an espresso with pastries in a setting that feels elegant without being formal.
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• 47 Museums & art MACRO Roma V. Nizza, 138 @londonblockbyblock: An option for experimental contemporary art when you want a change from Rome’s classical collections.
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• 48 Parks & nature Parco della Caffarella Largo Pietro Tacchi Venturi, 00179 Roma RM @vologratis: A suggested escape for a longer walk or a relaxed picnic.
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• 49 Restaurants Al Moro Roma Vicolo delle Bollette, 13 @the_foodiediaries: A timeless trattoria behind Trevi, remembered for its old-fashioned details as much as the meal.
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• 50 Sights & landmarks Arco dei Banchi Via del Banco di Santo Spirito, 47 @markomorciano: An easily overlooked passage in this collection of intimate, unexpected Roman corners.
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