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Feb 27, 2024 • 9 min read
Rome is a sensory overload in the best way but that can also make it overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Feb 27, 2024 • 9 min read
Rome is a sensory overload in the best way but that can also make it overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Jan 3, 2024 • 4 min read
Discover architectural jewelry, local design, vintage finds, and tiny treasures in Rome's independent shops and markets.
Dec 13, 2023 • 10 min read
From Rome's surrounding Lazio region to Florence, Naples and Pompeii, amazing sights are all within day-trip range of Italy’s capital.
Oct 18, 2023 • 9 min read
Visiting Rome on a budget? These are the best free experiences in Italy's capital city.
Jun 29, 2023 • 8 min read
Find your way around in Rome with this guide to transportation and tickets.
Jun 21, 2023 • 6 min read
From crowds to climate, here's what to expect through the year in Rome.
Jun 16, 2023 • 7 min read
There’s no need for the Eternal City to leave you eternally broke. The city offers myriad ways to visit in style while saving money.
May 30, 2023 • 5 min read
From the Colosseum to the catacombs, and sprawling parks to virtual time travel, Rome promises a memorable trip for the whole family.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Feb 8, 2022 • 7 min read
The delights of both Rome and Florence are reason enough for a trip to Italy. But if you only have time for one, which should you pick?
Jan 5, 2022 • 7 min read
There are hundreds of important museums, monuments, churches and important sites in the Eternal City. Here's our pick of the ones you shouldn't miss.
Aug 28, 2021 • 5 min read
A stroll around Trastevere, a formerly working class district with a heady nightlife, will take you away from the crowds to a more hidden corner of Rome.
Mar 19, 2021 • 7 min read
When one thinks about traveling to Rome, the first attractions that may come to mind are historical jewels such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and…
Sep 23, 2020 • 5 min read
The Eternal City was born for the Silver Screen. Here are some of the best movies to see that will give you a taste for Rome.
Sep 18, 2020 • 6 min read
Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.
Sep 1, 2020 • 6 min read
The memory of a meal can linger long after you return home from a trip, especially when you're grounded from international travel by a global pandemic.
Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.