How to Visit Rome

Transcript Though Rome’s architecture is among the most beautiful in the world, after a while it can start to feel like a city of nothing but concrete. When that time comes, visit the Villa Borghese. The Villa’s garden consists of over a hundred acres of beautifully landscaped greenery. It’s one of the biggest and most …

Transcript Vatican City is actually its own city-state within Rome and one of the top reasons to visit Rome. The heart of the Roman Catholic Church is packed with religious and artistic treasures. In the Vatican Palace, you’ll find the Vatican Museums where you can see the acclaimed Picture Gallery which contains paintings by illustrious …

Transcript Ancient Rome might be even more famous than today’s Rome. You’ll certainly want to spend plenty of time in the ruins of ancient Rome during your visit to the city. The Roman Forum is a good place to start. This was once the heart of Rome. Today, the ruins of many significant temples and …

Transcript It’s easy to find a good meal in any trattoria in Rome, but there are some restaurants worth going out of your way for. Il Convivio has a reputation for serving the best in modern Italian high cuisine. It’s far from cheap, but it’s one of Rome’s most celebrated restaurants. Checchino dal 1887 is …

Transcript Driving in Rome just isn’t worth it. Traffic is chaotic, parking is hard to come by, and there are certain areas visitors aren’t even allowed to drive in. You’re much better off using public transportation. The quickest and easiest way to get around is the subway, called the Metropolitana. There are subway stops near …

Transcript Rome is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Even though it’s possible to enjoy the city at any time of year, some seasons are better than others. The most expensive time to visit Rome is from June to early September. July and August are especially unpleasant, as temperatures can get very high …

Transcript It would be almost crazy to visit Rome and not spend any time in its museums. Start with the Vatican Museums, the museums in Vatican City dedicated to the art collection of the Roman Catholic Church. This is where you’ll find some of the greatest Renaissance masterpieces. The Capitoline Museum is another place to …

Transcript There’s something remarkable around every corner in Rome, but there are some sights you should go out of your way to see. You’ll want to dedicate plenty of time to the ruins of ancient Rome. The Roman Forum is a good place to start. Though it’s all ruins now, it was once the heart …

Transcript There’s almost too much to see in Rome — each neighborhood offers countless sites and experiences. The historic district has so many of Rome’s most important sights that it’s a good thing it’s small, or you wouldn’t have time to see them all. This is where you can see the ruins of ancient Rome, …