The city is so packed with great things to see and do that it’s impossible to visit them all in one trip to the Eternal City.

Break away from the tourist track with these true Roman experiences. About nine miles outside the center of Rome, these sites draw only a tiny fraction of the number of people that crowd the ...

Fast forward a few years, we returned to Rome for another 3 nights in May 2022 as part of a longer Italy itinerary and we had a totally different experience. Rome was cooler, quieter and more ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Try to see the pope at St. Peter's Basilica The epicenter ... Regardless, you'll take in a panorama of Rome's spectacular landscape. If you've come hoping to catch a glimpse of the pope, you ...

First time in Rome? Discover things to do and insider advice to help you make the most of your visit to the Eternal City!

Seth Sherwood, who is based in Paris, has been writing about Italy for the Travel section since 2008. “Roma si trasforma.” Translation: “Rome is transforming.” Trumpeted from signs all ...

I'm from Rome, Italy, and always see tourists visiting the same crowded sites. The Colosseum and Vatican are must-sees for first-time visitors, but the city has more to offer. Check out the ...

Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO / AFP From a popular food festival to Easter celebrations and a very special birthday party, here are a few of the things that visitors ... For full details, see the Capitoline ...