Things to do

Things to do

Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, from ancient treasures to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling. Book in advance to avoid long waits.

Vatican Museum

A breathtaking baroque fountain with sweeping city views.

Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, Gianicolo Hill

 Rent a bike or scooter and ride along this ancient road lined with ruins.

The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

 A must for history lovers, less crowded than the Colosseum.

Palatine Hill

Rome’s “mini-Colosseum,” often overlooked but stunning.

Teatro Marcello

An ancient sculpture said to bite the hands of liars (worth a quick stop).

The Mouth of Truth

 A hauntingly beautiful chapel decorated with the bones of Capuchin friars.

Capuchin Crypt

A magical antiquarian bookstore filled with curiosities.

Antica Libreria Cascianelli

Peek through the unassuming keyhole and you’ll see a perfectly framed view of St. Peter’s Basilica, lined by manicured cypress trees. It’s a tiny moment of magic.

Aventine Keyhole

Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, from ancient treasures to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling. Book in advance to avoid long waits.

Vatican Museum

A breathtaking baroque fountain with sweeping city views.

Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, Gianicolo Hill

 Rent a bike or scooter and ride along this ancient road lined with ruins.

The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

 A must for history lovers, less crowded than the Colosseum.

Palatine Hill

Rome’s “mini-Colosseum,” often overlooked but stunning.

Teatro Marcello

An ancient sculpture said to bite the hands of liars (worth a quick stop).

The Mouth of Truth

 A hauntingly beautiful chapel decorated with the bones of Capuchin friars.

Capuchin Crypt

A magical antiquarian bookstore filled with curiosities.

Antica Libreria Cascianelli

Peek through the unassuming keyhole and you’ll see a perfectly framed view of St. Peter’s Basilica, lined by manicured cypress trees. It’s a tiny moment of magic.

Aventine Keyhole

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