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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

ALEGRIA IN A NEW LIGHT

Until 13 April

Grand Chapiteau

Cirque du Soleil returns to Italy with Alegria - in a New Light, a reimagining of the iconic 1984 show. Afer enchanting over 14 million spectators in 40 countries, the classic is renewed with new costumes, choreography, and acrobatics while preserving its soul. Set in a declining kingdom, it tells the story of the struggle between the old and new order, featuring extraordinary characters and the iconic music that made it legendary.

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S.S. LAZIO VS A.S. ROMA

13 April

Stadio Olimpico

Rome’s two famous football teams, Roma and Lazio compete every year in a heated derby match, one of the most highly-anticipated events of Serie A. This year the match is on 13 April, but many other exciting events will be held in 2025: on 6 April, Roma plays against Juventus in a ﬁery match. On 11 May, instead, it will be Lazio versus Juventus.

Tennis Stadium of Rome, Parco Sportivo Foro Italico

This tournament has become an unmissable event for all tennis fans. The 82nd edition held this year is the second edition with the new format that has revolutionised the event: a three week competition, more than 300 matches and the participation of twice as many tennis champions. The Foro Italico features renovated areas to guarantee an even more engaging experience for the public.

CATS

8 - 20 May

Teatro Sistina

Cats returns to Teatro Sistina under the direction of Massimo Romeo Piparo. Inspired by the poems of T.S. Eliot, the musical takes place in a futuristic Rome where a colony of cats gather for the Jellicle Ball. Boasting an extraordinary cast, spectacular sets and the renowned score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats continues to captivate audiences, cementing itself as one of the most loved musicals in the world.

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

24 - 27 April

Palazzo Naiardi

The heart of Rome is trans-

formed into the capital of classic cars with La Dolce Vita: an exclusive event which commemorates luxury, elegance and tradition. The rarest Italian cars will parade among the historic monuments of the city for an extraordinary Concours event. A unique opportunity to experience Roman hospitality, great food and the timeless charm of the Eternal City.

TOSCA

9 - 13 May

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma

Giacomo Puccini’s opera in three acts to a libreto by Giacosa and Illica is based on a dramatic play by Victorien Sardou. Its premiere was held in Rome at the Teatro Costanzi on 14 January 1900, enthralling the audience with its dramatic intensity and unforgettable melodies. An unmissable event for opera lovers.

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PICASSO LO STRANIERO

Until 29 June

Palazzo Cipolla

The exhibition focuses on Picasso’s artistic and political career, showing how he redeﬁned his own identity and revolutionised the artistic world as an immigrant in France. Curated by Annie CohenSolal and arranged by Fondazione Roma with Marsilio Arte, the exhibition features more than 100 pieces, documents and unpublished artworks. It also includes the artworks created during his time in Rome in 1917 and masterpieces from prestigious museums and private collections.

MUNCH. IL GRIDO INTERIORE

Until 2 June

Palazzo Bonaparte

Curated by Patricia G. Berman, the exhibition features 100 masterpieces by the Norwegian master, a precursor of Expressionism, including Melancholy, Dance on the Beach and a lithograph of The Scream. Arranged by Arthemisia and the Munch Museum of Oslo, the exhibition explores the artist’s inner torment and expressive intensity.

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CARAVAGGIO 2025

Until 6 July

National Gallery of Ancient Art – Palazzo Barberini

A large solo exhibition organised with the participation of Galleria Borghese for the 2025 Jubilee. Curated by Francesca Cappelleti, Maria Cristina Terzaghi and Thomas Clement Salomon, the exhibition features masterpieces signed by the painter and rarer paintings, giving an innovative analysis of Caravaggio’s artistic revolution. 3

SALVADOR DALÍ. TRA ARTE E MITO

Until 27 July

Museo Storico della Fanteria

An exhibition dedicated to the great surrealist master. Featuring about 80 pieces including paintings, sculptures and documents, the exhibition explores the visionary world and the context of European surrealism. Curated by Vincenzo Sanfo, it includes artworks by Magrite, Ernst and De Chirico, as well as unpublished drawings by García Lorca.

FRANCO FONTANA. RETROSPECTIVE

Until 31 August

Museo dell’Ara Pacis

The ﬁrst major solo exhibition of the famous photographer from Modena with more than 200 pieces detailing his innovative approach to colour photography. Curated by Jean-Luc Monterosso, the exhibition analyses Fontana’s vision through landscapes, skylines, and colour studies, including immersive installations, videos, and rare Polaroids. The collection highlights his abstract and minimalist style, showing its impact on contemporary photography.

I FARNESE NELLA ROMA DEL CINQUECENTO. ORIGINI E FORTUNA DI UNA COLLEZIONE

Until 18 May

Musei Capitolini

More than 140 works of art from renowned national and international institutions. Ancient sculptures, bronzes, paintings and manuscripts give an account of the peak of the collection between the 16th and 17th centuries, highlighting the role of the Farnese in artistic patronage and the transformation of Rome. Arranged in twelve rooms, the exhibition analyses the link between the family, the city and the collection, presenting an immersive journey into the history of the Renaissance.

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THE MAJESTY OF ST. PETER’S

History and artworks of the world’s most famous Basilica

TEXT

Francesca Lombardi

The only place to start our visit is Via della Conciliazione:

St. Peter’s Basilica appears at the far end of the square in all its magniﬁcent splendour. “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it”.

Jesus’ prophetic words to the fisherman Simon Peter were spoken in Rome, on the Vatican Hill, during Nero’s persecution. And here, on the Vatican Hill, Peter died on the cross just as his master did; on the site of his tomb the Papal altar stands today. On entering, you cannot help but be stunned by the basilica’s size and magnificence: the marble flooring covers more than two hectares, the central nave is 186 metres long, Bernini’s baldachin is 30 metres tall, and the dome 133 metres high. The

church was only consecrated on 18 November 1626, under the papacy of Urbano VIII, on completion of the building following redesigns and mod-

ON THE VATICAN HILL, PETER DIED ON THE CROSS JUST AS HIS MASTER DID; ON THE SITE OF HIS TOMB THE PAPAL ALTAR STANDS TODAY

iﬁcations that continued for over a century. The square acquired its current appearance as late as 1667.

The redevelopment of St. Peter’s Square remains one of

the most scenic architectural projects of the Baroque period in Rome. It was carried out between 1656 and 1667 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and is structured in two parts: the oval space enclosed by two semicircular quadruple rows of columns, and the trapezoid area that extends to the edges of the façade. This broadened the sweep of the square itself, while rendering the façade more balanced and almost smaller in appearance. The centre is marked by a red granite obelisk, brought to Rome in 40 AD by the emperor Caligula.

The atrium is 71 metres long, 12.8 metres wide and 19 metres tall. Above the main entrance is the celebrated Navicella mosaic, a reworking of Gioto’s original.

The ﬁve entrance gates to the atrium correspond to ﬁve

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The Church of San Gioacchino in Prati: an architectural marvel stands out for its striking aluminum dome, perforated with crystal stars that create a mesmerizing, starry-sky effect inside. For those wanting to immerse themselves in local life, head to Mercato Trionfale, where you can lose yourself among local delicacies and market stalls. Head then to the Museum of Souls in Purgatory, located near Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Cavour. When it comes to food, you’re in for a treat. Stop by Ristorante Del Frate for an authentic Italian meal, or indulge in an excellent gelato at Neve di Latte. For coffee lovers, make sure to stop by Sciascia Caffè 1919, one of the best cafés in the city.

bronze doors accessing the basilica, which replaced the previous walnut doors in 1947. And this brings us to the basilica itself, built on the ruins of the Constantine church by the most renowned architects of the age. In 1505, in the Renaissance mood that imbued the Church, Pope Julius II (1503-1513) decided to build an enormous new basilica. As the architect he appointed Donato Bramante, who wanted to combine the Pantheon with the Basilica of Maxentius; in other words blend the “Etruscan” character of the later with the circular shape of the former. On 18 April 1506 - the Saturday afer Easter - Pope Julius II laid the ﬁrst stone of the new St. Peter’s Basilica on the site of the present-day (south-west) pillar of St. Veronica, which at the time stood outside the old Constantine and medieval church, to the lef of the apse. It was during the papacy of Paul III Farnese, elected in 1534, that atention turned to

the building of St. Peter’s. Antonio da Sangallo was called upon to design a solution inspired by Gothic art. The front of the building was extended with a large portico, ﬂanked by two bell towers, and behind was the façade containing the Loggia of Benedictions. Again, of this ambitious project only a few sections were completed, but the plan created the preconditions for the intermediate space between the old paving of the Constantine basilica and the new one, which would become the core of the Vatican Grotoes.

In 1547 Paul III appointed as his successor Michelangelo, who returned to Bramante’s ideas, but with a simpliﬁed and more vigorous vision. The building had a vibrant appearance, linked by a cornice that runs all the way round, topped by a lof. On this pedestal stands the dome, which appears to be lying, rather than merely resting, on the tambour. In 1587 Giacomo della Porta was commissioned by

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1. A detail of the Dome

2. St. Peter's Baldacchino is a towering bronze canopy sculpted over the High Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini

3. The touching Pietà by Michelangelo

4. Santa Veronica (1640), St. Peter’s Basilica in Vaticano, by Francesco Mochi

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Pope Sixtus V to complete the dome, which he did in under two years. Pope Paul V Borghese decided to demolish what remained of the ancient church and accelerate work on the new one.

On 7 March 1607 the ﬁrst stone for the rebuilding was blessed, and in September of the same year the pope approved Carlo Maderno’s model. This led to the disappearance of chapels, altars and oratories, including the famous oratory of John VII with its exquisite 8th-century mosaics, the portico with its ancient frescoes, the atrium with the tombs of popes and emperors, the Loggia of Benedictions and the bell tower. 1614 saw the completion of

the huge vault that covers the interior of the nave, three metres thick, and the following year the process of stucco dec-

IN 1615, ON PALM SUNDAY, THE BASILICA WAS SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS NEWLY REFURBISHED FORM

oration began. In 1615, in line with Maderno’s project, work began on the Confession area.

On Palm Sunday that year, the

basilica was seen for the ﬁrst time in its newly refurbished form, only awaiting future embellishments mostly designed by Bernini. Having entered the Door of the Sacramentsthe present-day entrance to the basilica - we come to the central nave. The true vastness of the architecture and its speciﬁc features are not immediately apparent, partly due to the careful use of proportion, and partly because the elaborate marble decorations added to the masonry have gradually been altered in the interests of uniformity. The main trabeation inside the basilica runs uninterrupted throughout the building, accentuated by a frieze on a

gold background on which an inscription invites visitors to meditate on Peter’s mission. There are countless artworks of inestimable artistic and historical value in the 45 altars and the 11 chapels of the basilica: just enter the ﬁrst chapel on the right to marvel at Michelangelo’s celebrated Pietà, created when the maestro was a young man; then continue, admiring several works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and others from the early Christian church, including a bronze statue of Saint Peter, atributed to Arnolfo di Cambio. At the end of the central nave, in front of the St. Longinus pillar, stands the bronze statue of St. Peter. The task of

installing and decorating the pillars that support the dome - built by Donato Bramante and completed by Michelan-

AT THE END OF THE CENTRAL NAVE, IN FRONT OF THE ST. LONGINUS PILLAR, STANDS THE STATUE OF ST. PETER

gelo - was later carried out by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica was designed and built by Mi-

chelangelo Buonarroti as far as the tambour and completed afer his death by the architect Giacomo della Porta, who worked on it with Domenico Fontana between 1588 and 1590, installing the ceiling in just 22 months thanks to the ceaseless work of 800 men. The dome, a ‘double canopy with cap’, took an oval form, more slender than the initial project. On 18 November 1593 the great bronze sphere topped by a cross, by Sebastiano Torrigiani, was placed at the top of the lantern. The interior surface of the dome consists of 16 ribs divided into six sections, with 96 ﬁgures enclosed in trapezoid and circular panels.

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

An amazing art programme for the Jubilee and the Eternal City

TEXT Francesca Lombardi

It is time for Rome to sparkle with enchantment. As we advance through the Holy Year or Jubilee - oﬃcially inaugurated on 24 December with Pope Francis’ opening of the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican - until 6 January 2026, Rome will be an international centre of culture, art and wonder.

The Jubilee is an extraordinary event (the next one will occur in 2050) which is not only an occasion for religious reﬂection, but an opportunity to discover the beauty and the multifaceted aspects of the eternal city. Since it was convoked in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, millions of pilgrims from all parts of the world have gathered in Rome to celebrate the Holy Year: people who today, just as in the past, want to experi-

ence this unique city and immerse themselves in all that it has to oﬀer. Restoration work on St Peter’s Baldachin, built between 1624 and 1635

UNTIL 6 JANUARY 2026, ROME WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF CULTURE, ART AND WONDER

by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Naples, 1598 – Rome, 1680) had already started in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee within the Basilica. The restoration involved 10 to 12 people and

ended in November, and now Bernini’s masterpiece can be admired in all its splendour. And now a list of the most important exhibitions arranged for this special year. Giubilei Documenti rari dalle Collezioni Vaticane will be open to pilgrims and visitors of the Vatican Museums for the entire Holy Year. A collaboration between the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Apostolic Archive, the exhibition is arranged in the enchanting, historic rooms adjacent to the Sistine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Library: the Pauline Rooms which, on the special occasion of the Jubilee, are open to the public and house an exhibition for the ﬁrst time. Starting from March, at Palazzo Barberini: Caravaggio 2025, a major exhibition which has been arranged and organised with the collabora-

tion of Galleria Borghese. The exhibition is open until 6 July and is one of the most important and ambitious projects on Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio (15711610). Delicate but powerful, ﬂowers speak a universal language capable of reaching different centuries and cultures.

The exhibition arranged by the Cloister of Bramante in Rome is precisely dedicated to them: Flowers. Dal Rinascimento all’intelligenza artiﬁciale, open until 14 September. The artworks on display range from the 16th century to today.

The exhibition Picasso lo straniero, organised by Fondazione Roma in collaboration with Marsilio Arte is open at Palazzo Cipolla until 29 June. It explores the life of the artist as an immigrant in France, where he was never granted citizenship despite his worldwide fame.

The exhibition Salvador Dalì, tra arte e mito is dedicated to the great surrealist mas-

ter and is open until 27 July at the Historical Museum of Infantry It features about 80 artworks, including some that are exhibited for the ﬁrst time in Rome and others from private collections in Belgium and Italy. The exhibition also

A LIST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EXHIBITIONS OF ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY ART ARRANGED FOR THIS SPECIAL YEAR IN ROME

includes works by other authors, including drawings by García Lorca and paintings by Mirò, artists who shared with Dalì his dreamlike and surreal vision of art.

Until 2 June at Palazzo Bonaparte, Munch. Il grido interiore.

This event is highly anticipated as it will be the largest solo exhibition of Munch ever held in Italy

Finally, from October, the allure and mystery of Ancient Egypt will be the protagonist at Palazzo Bonaparte with an exhibition arranged in collaboration with the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the most important museum of Egyptian history in the world afer the one in Cairo. With sphinxes, sarcophagi and statues of gods, visitors will learn about all the aspects of the history of this extraordinary civilisation which ﬂourished on the banks of the Nile more than 3000 years ago and relive its evolution.

Until 4 May, the National Roman Museum houses at the Baths of Diocletian the exhibition Tony Cragg Inﬁnite forme e bellissime, curated by Sergio Risaliti and Stéphane Verger: a large solo exhibition of English artist Tony Cragg, one of the greatest exponents of contemporary sculpture.

1. Caravaggio 2025, Palazzo Barberini

2. Tony Cragg, Baths of Diocletian (ph. Monkeys Video Lab)

3. Salvador Dalì, tra arte e mito, Historical Museum of Infantry I 4 Flowersm, Chiostro del Bramante

5. Munch. Il grido interiore, Palazzo Bonaparte (ph. Halvor Bjørngård)

6. Picasso lo Straniero, Palazzo Cipolla (Succession Picasso by SIAE 2024 ph. Gian Maria Pontiroli)

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CARAVAGGIO IN ROME

Palazzo Barberini presents a journey into the light and shade of a rebellious genius

TEXT Martina Olivieri

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION DEDICATED

TO THE GENIUS THAT WAS

MICHELANGELO MERISI, KNOWN AS CARAVAGGIO

Until 6 July 2025, Palazzo Barberini presents Caravaggio 2025, an extraordinary exhibition dedicated to the genius that was Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio. Organised by the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica in collaboration with Galleria Borghese, the exhibition oﬀers an immersive journey through 24 masterpieces, some of which have never previously been shown in public, from prestigious Italian and international collections. Curated by Francesca Cappelleti, Maria Cristina Terzaghi and Thomas Clement Salomon, Caravaggio 2025 follows the career of the Lombardy-born artist, highlighting his revolutionary painting style and its impact on the culture of the age. Outstanding pieces on display include the Portrait of Maffeo Barberini, recently seen in public for the ﬁrst time;

Ecce Homo, rediscovered in 2021; and the ﬁrst version of The Conversion of Saint Paul on the Road to Damascus from the Cerasi Chapel of Santa Maria del Popolo, alongside the celebrated paintings Saint Francis in Meditation, Judith and Holofernes, Narcissus and The Musicians. The exhibition is arranged in four sections which trace Caravaggio’s artistic development, from his education and his arrival in Rome in 1595 to his tragic death in 1610.

It starts with his diﬃcult early years in Rome, paintings done for very litle money and the backing of early patrons such as Cardinal del Monte. Next is Ingagliardire gli oscuri (Emboldening the Shadows), focusing on Merisi’s portraiture and revolutionary naturalism, and Il dramma sacro tra Roma e Napoli (The Sacred Drama of Rome and Naples), and the masterpieces of his

mature work. In late spring 1606, Caravaggio’s life took a dramatic turn when he killed Ranuccio Tomassoni, allegedly over a game of pallacorda, a kind of tennis. He was forced to ﬂee from a death sentence and took refuge on the Colonna family estate in Lazio, where he painted Supper at Emmaus and - perhaps - Saint Francis in Meditation.

The last section, Finale di partita (End Game) narrates Caravaggio’s turbulent ﬁnal years in Malta, Sicily and Naples through works such as The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, painted just days before his death.

A wonderful accompaniment to this unique exhibition is a visit to Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto, Caravaggio’s only wall painting, which is preserved in the Casino dell’Aurora at Villa Ludovisi. An unmissable opportunity to discover the genius of Caravaggio in a fascinating new context.

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ROMAN AUTHENTICITY

Campo de’ Fiori and surrounding area: the famous market and more

TEXT Virginia Mammoli

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What I love most about Campo de’ Fiori is the selection of restaurants that line the square, each offering a taste of Rome’s culinary delights. Rosina Cucina di Casa is my absolute favorite - a true gem with a homey feel and dishes that taste like they have been made with love. But what makes this area even more incredible is the walk you can take from Campo de’ Fiori the Jewish Ghetto. It is one of the most scenic strolls in Rome. There, you can indulge in one of Rome’s finest culinary treasures: the specialties from Forno Roscioli. It is a perfect way to immerse yourself in Roman life, with good food, history, and that Roman charm.

It’s one of Rome’s most colourful, vibrant and famous squares, located between the Parione and Regola neighbourhoods, and it’s a treat for the eyes, the taste buds and the heart.

In the morning it’s a popular street market, with all the clamour of traders proclaiming the freshness of their wares; but when the sun goes down it becomes a lively gathering place for young people, Romans and visitors alike, who ﬂock here for the oldstyle Rome of the taverns and the new world of trendy bars, restaurants and pubs open until the early hours.

But you won’t hear bells chiming: Campo de’ Fiori is the only square in Rome without a church.

In the centre stands the sombre statue of the philosopher Giordano Bruno, who was burned at the stake on this very spot on

17 February 1600.

The square was built in 1456 on the orders of Pope Calixtus III on a former meadow of daisies, poppies and wildﬂowers, but even in Ancient Roman times the site was home to a market selling foodstuﬀs and handcrafed items. The names of the streets set around today’s squareVia dei Giubbonari, Via dei Baullari and Via dei Cappellari - commemorate the past and present of a district devoted to artisan work and trade.

Campo de’ Fiori returned to its original commercial use back in 1869, when it became one of the most typical markets in the city, open Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm and selling food - fruit and vegetables, but also meat and ﬁsh - and, of course, ﬂowers. An explosion of colours, scents and varieties, some of which are still displayed on antique

MondaytoSaturdayfrom7amto2pm, thesquarehostsoneofthemost typicalmarketsinRome

wooden stalls and protected by an array of white parasols. This quintessentially Roman scene has made its way into numerous ﬁlms, including one named afer the square itself (English title: The Peddler and the Lady), writen in 1943 by Mario Bonnard, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Aldo Fabrizi, who starred as the ﬁshmonger Peppino, alongside Anna Magnani as the greengrocer.

The ritual of breakfast before wandering among the many stalls means a visit to the historic Forno Campo de’ Fiori, open since the 19th century on the corner of Via dei Cappellari, for their legendary pizza topped with mortadella (Romans call it ‘pizza e mortazza’).

Other long-established spots include La Carbonara, in Campo de’ Fiori since 1912, and Norcineria Viola, famous since 1890

for its hams, cured meats, sausages and guanciale, all made the old-fashioned way and typical of the Lazio and Umbria regions.

IT’S ONE OF ROME’S MOST COLOURFUL, VIBRANT AND FAMOUS SQUARES, LOCATED BETWEEN THE PARIONE AND REGOLA, WITH BARS, RESTAURANTS AND PUBS

Overlooking the square since the 1930s is one of Rome’s emblematic cultural highlights, Cinema Farnese. It’s on the corner

with Piazza del Biscione, home to another longstanding temple to Roman cuisine, Ristorante Pancrazio dal 1922. The restaurant stands on the site of the Theatre of Pompey, the ﬁrst permanent theatre built in Rome at the behest of the consul Pompey the Great between 61 and 55 BC, whose outlines can still be seen as you walk towards Piazza dei Satiri via the narrow Passeto del Biscione, a covered passage with frescoed walls and ceiling. A stone’s throw from Piazza dei Satiri is the Baroque basilica of Sant'Andrea della Valle, where Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica located the opening act of Tosca, set to music by Giacomo Puccini in the late 19th century.

From Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza del Teatro di Pompei is reached by taking Via dei Baullari or Piazza della Cancelleria, and once here

WHEN

THE

SUN GOES

we can take a seat at one of the tables - perhaps on the atractive terrace - at Luciano Cucina Italiana, and sample what The New York Times has described as ‘the king of carbonara’. And don’t forget the Veleno Cocktail Bar & Pasta in the basement.

A short distance from Campo de’ Fiori, Via dei Giubbonari leads to an intimate space and a small jewel, the church of Santa Barbara in Largo dei Librari, documented from at least the 14th century. And if we continue on the same street we enter the realm of Roscioli, a veritable Roman institution

DOWN IT BECOMES A LIVELY GATHERING PLACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, ROMANS

that began as a bakery in Via dei Chiavari and today includes a deli with kitchen, a restaurant (Rimessa), a patisserie-café and a wine club. Above an ancient building in the narrow Via dei Cappellari, an inscription reads “On 3 January 1698 this house was the birthplace of Pietro Trapassi, known to the world as Metastasio”, the man considered the great reformer of Italian opera seria.

Campo de’ Fiori is also very near Piazza Farnese, with its two fountains, and the magniﬁcent Palazzo Farnese, home to the French Embassy and custodian

AND VISITORS

of extraordinary works of art, including Galleria Carracci, its astonishing 20-metre ceiling frescoed by the brothers Annibale and Agostino Carracci. There are also sumptuous reception rooms and an underground section open since May 2024, where visitors can admire archaeological ﬁnds from three distinct periods of Ancient Roman history. Last but not least, the 18th-century church of Santa Brigida is a wonderful litle treat, squeezed between buildings that in the 14th century contained the home of St Bridget and her holy daughter Catherine.

An explosion of colours, scents and varieties, some of which are still displayed on antique wooden stalls and protected by an array of white parasols. A treat for the eyes, the taste buds and the heart

Exquisitelytailoredshirts are the must-have items atthishistorictailor’sshop atViainAquiro71,astone’s throwfromMontecitorio, buttherearealsojackets andtrousers,tiesandother essential accessories forthemoderngentleman

STYLE IS NOT AN ACCESSORY

Caleﬃ Roma 1911, the Roman tradition of ﬁne tailoring

It’s a story of fine tailoring that began over a century ago, even before the momentous ‘1911’ that features in Caleffi Roma’s name. In fact it was the late nineteenth century when the head of the family, Enrico Caleffi, opened a small shop that soon became a landmark among the gentlemen of the period, and was particularly renowned for its exquisite and meticulously made shirts. It was here that Enrico’s eldest son invented the celebrated Gastone collar: high-necked and featuring two butons, it became the distinctive trademark of the actor Ettore Petrolini. Following in his footsteps, many well-known politicians, diplomats, intellectuals, artists and jet-seters have worn Caleffi, including Francesco De Gre-

gori, Ray Stevenson and Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.

Afer years of experience and a lengthy collaboration with the Caleﬃ family, in 2021 this extensive legacy passed to the third generation in

TIMELESS

ELEGANCE IN DIALOGUE WITH CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLE

the form of Michele Guastamacchia, who continues the long tradition, his atelier a stone’s throw from Piazza di Montecitorio open to anyone seeking timeless elegance made using beautiful fabrics handled with mastery and exquisite detailing.

Starting with the famous Caleffi shirts, chosen from a comprehensive catalogue of exclusive bespoke models to align closely with the customer’s tastes and ensure a perfect fit. Hand-stitched collars and cuffs and all made in superb quality Egyptian coton, giving an unparalleled feeling of freshness on the skin. Pair with one of Caleffi’s ties, made exclusively from selected cuts of twill and silk, and complete the look with an impeccable jacket and trousers by Caleffi Roma 1911. And there’s more, because in this treasure trove of a shop you’ll also find knitwear created for Caleffi by the acclaimed Fioroni, shoes and accessories in the finest leather, and everything you need to achieve perfect style for every occasion.

LUNCH BREAK

A nice Sunday trip to discover beautiful places and reﬁned dishes

TEXT Martina Olivieri

Sunday is the perfect day to visit Rome without any rush, exploring the city in a nice calm and pleasant way. Thanks to its lush gardens and monuments, which seem to come to life when lit up by the golden rays of the sun, make the atmosphere even more relaxed. The capital of Italy becomes the perfect seting for a Sunday lunch or brunch. Imagine siting on one of the terraces with a view of a luxurious hotel, where even a brunch becomes an opportunity to savour tasty dishes, and enjoy an atmosphere of conviviality. The most exclusive city restaurants, those

SUNDAY IN ROME IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, AN INVITATION TO ENJOY LIFE AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE, AND IN PERFECT HARMONY WITH THE VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE OF THE CITY

in the heart of the city, as well as the most hidden ones among the parks, offer refined dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, combining traditional Italian cuisine with an international touch. Every corner of the city becomes a location to enjoy the best that Roman cuisine offers.

Places where great food is paired with splendid views, turning every lunch or brunch into a moment of joy and pleasure. Sunday in Rome is a unique experience, an invitation to enjoy life away from the hustle and bustle, and in perfect harmony with the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

ROME CAVALIERI, A WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL

The Sunday brunch of Rome Cavalieri is a gourmet experience which combines elegance and taste, offering an extensive buffet of local delicacies and international dishes prepared on the spot. The flawless service and a refined ambience enriched by live music make it an unmissable event. Surrounded by greenery and equipped with a children’s play area. (Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101)

THE APPUNTAMENTO

Located in the Prati district, this beautiful cosy restaurant offers brunches and lunches in its refined location which is a mix of vintage and contemporary design. Some of the most popular dishes are the gourmet puff pastries such as croissants with vanilla praline and pine nuts, or the croque monsieur with Patanegra ham. The restaurant is decorated with flowers and hand-made ceramics, and has an elegant and welcoming ambience, perfect for an unforgetable day. (Via Pompeo Magno, 12c)

LE JARDIN DE RUSSIE

An oasis of flavours is hidden in the heart of the luxurious Hotel de Russie: the Weekend Brunch of Le Jardin de Russie, prepared by chef Fulvio Pierangelini. Only simple, natural ingredients to prepare refined traditional Roman and Italian dishes from the famous pasta with tomato sauce to the live cooking station dedicated to risotos. And of course, the dessert corner with cream-filled maritozzi. (Via del Babuino, 9)

DREAMY PLACES

COROMANDEL

Just steps away from Castel Sant’Angelo, the charming Coromandel is the perfect place to savour your brunch every day in tranquillity. Pastel colours and vintage ceramics create a warm and cosy atmosphere. It serves home- made bread and desserts, but its speciality is pancakes, also vegan. Don’t forget to try the Pope Pancake with maple syrup or the World Pancake with eggs, bacon and syrup. The menu includes also club sandwiches, gourmet maritozzo and French desserts. (Via di Monte Giordano, 60-61)

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IL GIARDINO

The Giardino restaurant of the Hotel Eden is a real gem which boasts breathtaking views of the gardens and a bright dining room immersed in natural light. Traditional dishes of Roman and Italian cuisine are proposed with a modern twist, and always prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. A delightful and cheerful location where tradition is combined with innovation, turning every meal, whether lunch or dinner, into an exclusive opportunity for celebration. A corner of paradise in Rome. (Via Ludovisi, 49)

TASTY LUNCHES

ADÈLE

Imagine spending Sunday morning in Rome as you enjoy a breathtaking view of the city while relaxing in a refined ambience. Terrazza Adèle, located on the fifh floor of the Hotel Splendide Royal, serves an exclusive brunch where each dish is a refined and flavourful experience. Their buffet is prepared with great atention to detail and includes many delicacies to savour slowly accompanied with a selection of sof drinks and water. A unique experience and the best choice for a real special Sunday. (Via di Porta Pinciana, 14)

LE CARRÉ FRANÇAIS

Located in the Prati district, Le Carré Français is a corner of France in Rome where you can savour the most traditional dishes of French cuisine. Besides the classic croissants and pain au chocolat, for brunch you can try home-made Breton galetes, sweet crêpes prepared on the spot and raw milk cheeses from the Beillevaire artisan dairy farm. The menu also includes croque madames, croque monsieurs and freshly baked quiches. Afer 12pm, you can choose from the à la carte menu to discover French food and wine specialities. (Via Vitoria Colonna, 30)

GIANO

At the Giano restaurant in the exclusive location of the W Rome hotel, Sunday brunch is a gourmet experience not to be missed. The kitchen is managed by chef Ciccio Sultano, who creates a blend of Sicilian and Roman cuisine, where each dish evokes reﬁned ﬂavours and conviviality. The location with its modern design and the terrace with view is the ideal place to enjoy a tasty lunch. And for an irresistible end to your lunch, try one of the desserts created by Fabrizio Fiorani. (Via Liguria 28)

TOP PLACES TO SEE IN ROME

Museums, churches and all the atractions that you should not miss in city. Reservations are recommended in some museums, ask your ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge

MUSEUMS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

COLOSSEUM

Designed to hold 50,00075,000 spectators coming to see the ﬁghts between gladiators and ferocious animals, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre from Antiquity, a symbol of Rome and one of the seven wonders of the world.

A water system fed various fountains and allowed for naumachiae, mock naval batles. Piazza del Colosseo, 1 ph. +39 06 39967700 parcocolosseo.it

Closed: January 1, December 25

FOR0 AND PALATINO

The Arch of Constantine links the Palatine Hill, adding to the houses of Livia and Augustus, and the Forums built along the Via Sacra and beyond the Arch of

Titus, up towards the Capotiline Hill and the Sacred Largo Argentina area, that is reopened and equipped for disabled people.

At the same time, the emperors paid homage to themselves by building their own squares, known as Fori.

Fori Imperiali | Foro Romano | Palatino: ticket oﬃce Piazza della Madonna di Loreto and Via della Salara Vecchia ph. +39 06 39967700 coopculture.it

Closed: January 1, December 25

THE BATHS OF CARACALLA

Inaugurated by Caracalla in 216 CE, they extended for 10 hectares, vaunted a sophisticated water system for its tepidarium, calidarium, frigidarium and two gymnasiums, and included a Mithraeum, the god venerated by young soldiers.

Priceless materials stripped from the structure were recycled to build Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 52 ph. +39 06 39967702 coopculture.it

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

CATACOMBS

These underground cemeteries carved into tuﬀ rock were decorated with Christian symbols and located, for reasons of hygiene, outside the city walls. Beginning in the 2nd century, martyrs, Christians and Jews were all buried in them. The most evocative, near the Appian Way, are the catacombs of Domitilla, Lucilla, Callixtus, St. Sebastian and the Ardeatine.

CIRCO MASSIMO

A portion of the area gives us an idea of the original purpose of this stadium, 120 metres wide and 620 metres long, likely the largest structure ever built to stage spectacles and able to seat 250,000 people. It was used for horse races and a market. This is also where the Rape of the Sabine Women occurred. Today, it is a popular place for hosting large events.

Via del Circo Massimo ph. +39 06 0608 sovraintendenzaroma.it

Closed: January 1, May 1 (variable), December 25

CASTEL SANT’ANGELO

The mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, it later became Castel Sant’Angelo. Thanks to its secret passage connecting it to the Vatican, it was transformed into a fortress and refuge for popes. It was later a prison, barracks and museum. Inside, there are frescoes by Pinturicchio, while the bronze angel was made by Peter Anton von Verschaﬀelt in 1753. Lungotevere Castello, 50 ph. +39 06 6819111 castelsantangelo.beniculturali.it

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

VATICAN MUSEUMS AND SISTINE CHAPEL

This collection of buildings houses one of the most impressive and visited art museums in the world.

Another highlight, in addition to the Gallery of Geographical Maps, is the Pinacoteca, which conserves artworks, including pieces by Leonardo, Gioto, Titian, Reni, Caravaggio and Raphael. The later’s

masterpiece, however, can be found in Julius II’s apartments, today known as the Raphael Rooms. Near there is the Pauline Chapel, which conserves frescoes by Michelangelo, and the Sistine Chapel. The walls were frescoed by Boticelli, Perugino and Signorelli, while the ceiling is Michelangelo’s triumphant. On the wall behind the altar, Last Judgement. Viale Vaticano ph. +39 06 69884676 museivaticani.va

Closed: Sunday (except for the last of the month), January 1, February 11, March 19, April 22, May 1, June 29, August 14 and 15, November 1, December 25 and 26

GALLERIA BORGHESE

The gallery, adjacent to the villa that dominates the Pincian Hill, is considered the most important museum in the world for its collection of artworks by Bernini and Caravaggio, including the former’s Apollo and Daphne, the later’s Young Sick Bacchus and The Deposition by Raphael. Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5 ph. + 39 06 8413979 galleriaborghese.beniculturali.it Closed: January 1, December 25

StanzediRaffaello, Vatincan Museums

MUSEI CAPITOLINI

Housed inside Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, in the piazza redesigned by Michelangelo, the museums conserve artworks like the Capitoline Wolf, the original statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Dying Gaul, Bernini’s Medusa and The Fortune Teller by Caravaggio. A section of the museum is now in the Centrale Montemartini.

Piazza del Campidoglio, 1 ph. +39 06 0608 museicapitolini.org

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

GNAM – GALLERIA

NAZIONALE DI ARTE MODERNA

from the 19th and 20th centuries. Divided into two sections, the exhibition space was built for the International Exhibition and showcases works by the Macchiaioli, Futurists (Boccioni and Balla), Chini, Modigliani, Gutuso and De Chirico, as well as Klimt, Monet, Cézanne, Mondrian, Kandinsky.

Viale delle Belle Arti, 131 ph. +39 06 32298221 lagallerianazionale.com

Closed: Monday, January 1, December 25

IL VITTORIANO

Named the Vitorio Emanuele II Monument at its inauguration, it is also known as the Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) and was built to commemorate Italian liberation. Built like a modern Roman Forum, it houses the Museum of the Risorgimento and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Today, it houses temporary exhibitions and features a large terrace with a view of the city.

Il Vitoriano: Via di San Pietro in Carcere ph. +39 06 8715111 ilvitoriano.com

Museo centrale del Risorgimento al Vitoriano: Closed Easter, week of August 15, December 25 ; Timetable of temporary exhibitions on the site

PALAZZO BARBERINI AND GALLERIA CORSINI

The galleries housed here showcase artworks including gems like Raphael’s Portrait of a Young Woman and Holbein’s Portrait of Henry VIII, as well as pieces by Van Dyck, Tintoreto and Titian. Built by Maderno for Pope Urban VIII, features a salone with Barberini Power by Pietro da Cortona. Palazzo Barberini:

Via delle Quatro Fontane, 13 ph. +39 06 4814591

Closed: Monday, January 1, December 25

Galleria Corsini:

Via della Lungara, 10 ph. +39 06 68802323

Closed: Tuesday , January 1, December 25

barberinicorsini.org

SCUDERIE

DEL QUIRINALE

Up until 1938 it was used as a stables and carriage house, afer which it housed the Carriage Museum. Built on top of the ruins of the Roman temple of Serapis, the

building boasts a view from the highest point of Rome’s historic hills.

The Scuderie was restored by the international architect Gae Aulenti for the Jubilee in 2000 and is today one of the main sites for large exhibitions.

Via XXIV Maggio, 16 scuderiequirinale.it

Timetable of temporary exhibitions on the site.

GALLERIA

DORIA PAMPHILJ

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj is the biggest palace that still serves as a residence and is home to important private art collections. The gallery features works by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, Parmigianino, Lorrain, Sebastiano del Piombo, Bronzino and Bernini, as well as Vélazquez’s most famous

portrait. The palace apartments and private chapel can be accessed via the gallery. Via del Corso, 305 ph. +39 06 6797323

doriapamphilj.it

Closed: third Wednesday of the month, January 1, Easter, December 25

MAXXI

The museum features art from the 21st century and was built on the site of an old army barracks, the Caserma Montello, near the Auditorium Parco della Musica by Renzo Piano. The interior space is dedicated to international avant-garde movements and the ﬁrst gallery of Contemporary Architecture.

Works on display include pieces by Boeti, De Dominicis, Kapoor, Richter and Catelan.

Via Guido Reni, 4A ph. +39 06 3201954 maxxi.art

Closed: Monday, May 1, December 25

MUSEO

DELL’ARA PACIS

Intended to celebrate peace in Spain and Gaul, the Ara Pacis was consecrated in 9

BCE between via Flaminia and the Mausoleum of Augustus. Decorated with the achievements of Emperor Augustus and portraits of the Giulio-Claudia gens, it has been enclosed in a protective building made of steel and marble designed by Meier since 2006.

Lungotevere in Augusta (corner via Tomacelli) ph. +39 06 0608 arapacis.it

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

QUIRINALE

The hill, also called Cavallo (horse) because of the statues of the Dioscuri found in the square, has always been the home of powerful people. First

the popes from Gregory III to Pius IX, and then Napoleon. It was also the king’s home and ﬁnally the residence of the President of the Republic. The majestic walls of the palace preserve beautiful tapestries, antique clocks and porcelain, as well as the beautiful elliptical by Mascarino and the staircase of Honour.

Piazza del Quirinale ph. +39 06 3996 7557 palazzo.quirinale.it

FORUM STUDIOS

Founded in 1970 by Ennio Morricone, Forum Studios in Rome represent a landmark in music and cinema history. For the ﬁrst time ever, the historic Studios will open their doors to guests with a number of customisable exclusive visits and experiences inside the most famous Italian recording studios in the world.

Piazza Euclide, 34 ph. +39 366 1301884 forumstudios.it

MONUMENTS

FONTANA

DI TREVI

A cross between Baroque and Neoclassicism, the largest fountain in Rome reﬂects the story of the Augustus-era Aqua Virgo.

It was rebuilt multiple times in Antiquity and enlarged by Bernini but ﬁnished only in the late 18th century. Traditional says that if visitors to throw a coin into the fountain, they will return to the city one day.

Piazza di Trevi

SCALINATA

TRINITÀ DEI MONTI

Imposing and scenic, its shape narrowing and widening as it climbs, it connects the Church of Trinità dei Monti to piazza di Spagna. Afer centuries of development, the stairway was built in 1726 based on a design by the architect Francesco De Sanctis.

Its beauty is exalted in the spring, when the ﬂowers are in bloom.

Piazza di Spagna

COLONNA TRAIANA

Ancient Roman at its ﬁnest, it is the ﬁrst coclide column, erected in 113 to celebrate the victory over Dacia (today Romania), with scenes from the war depicted across a spiral, chronological frieze. Forty metres tall, it con-

serves the ashes of Trajan and is located in what was Trajan’s Forum. Sixtus V replaced the statue at the top with one of St. Peter.

Via dei Fori Imperiali

TEATRO MARCELLO

Begun by Caesar and located between the Tiber and the Capitoline Hill, it was completed and enlarged by Augustus. In the Middle Ages, it was used for houses and workshops. Restored in the 1920s, it is one of the few and

oldest theatres remaining, and over the centuries, it has been used as a model for theatres and amphitheatres.

Via del Teatro di Marcello

COLONNA

DI MARCO AURELIO

It’s located opposite Palazzo Chigi, in the exact spot where it was erected by Commodus in 190 to celebrate the victories of his father Marcus Aurelius over the Germanic people. Forty metres tall, the frieze winds for 110 metres and was inspired by Trajan’s Column. In 1589, Sixtus V replaced the Roman statue on top with an eﬃgy of St. Paul.

Piazza Colonna

ARCO DI COSTANTINO

With its three arches, it is the largest triumphal arch in Rome and symbolically inaugurates via dei Fori. The Senate dedicated it to Emperor Constantine in 315. Recent studies have dated it to the era of Hadrian, however.

The decorations show a variety of styles, from classical to medieval: a veritable open-air “museum”.

Via di San Gregorio

PYRAMID

OF CAIUS CESTIUS

Gaius Cestius wrote in his will that the tomb must be built in only 330 days, lest his heirs be excluded from his rich patrimony.

Erected out in 18 BCE and 36 metres tall, it was covered in marble and inspired by the Pyramids of Giza.

Via Raﬀaele Persicheti

CHURCHES

BASILICA DI SAN PIETRO IN VATICANO

St. Peter’s Basilica is the most fascinating place in the world. In addition to priceless relics and interesting tombs, there are many masterpieces inside St. Peter’s, including the Pietà, sculpted and signed by young Michelangelo, and the lavish canopy by Bernini. The bronze

statue of the saint is by Arnolfo di Cambio, while the towering round dome is by Michelangelo, who was inspired by Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence.

Piazza San Pietro vatican.va

ARCIBASILICA

DI SAN GIOVANNI IN LATERANO

This is the city’s cathedral and the first of the four papal basilicas. Built by Constantine following the First Council of Nicaea in 325, this is where Pope Boniface VIII announced the first Jubilee in 1300. The Constantine-era mosaics, Cosmatesque floor and ciborium remain, while the incredible “rooms of light” by Borromini can still be seen today.

Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4 vatican.va

BASILICA DI SAN PAOLO FUORI LE MURA

This was the cemetery where St. Paul was buried. The church, built by Constantine, is one of the four papal basilicas, the second largest afer St. Peter’s and also called Ostiense.

Vaunting an imposing colonnade, it was destroyed by a ﬁre and rebuilt as it was. The ciborium by Arnolfo di Cambio is priceless, while the mosaic portraits of all the popes is a rare masterpiece.

Piazzale San Paolo, 1 basilicasanpaolo.org

BASILICA DI SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE

The church, one of the four papal basilicas, maintains its original early-Christian structure and was built in the 4th century on the spot where snow is said to have fallen in the summer (commemorated every August 5). Inside also to the oldest Nativity, by Arnolfo di Cambio. Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 42 vatican.va

PANTHEON

BASILICA DI SANTA

MARIA AD MARTYRES

Dedicated to all the gods by general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, it was later rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian. It is

almost a perfect sphere, 43 metres in diameter and vaunting a concrete dome with an oculus.

In addition to Raphael, Annibale Carracci, Perin del Vaga, Margherita di Savoia and kings Umberto I and Vitorio Emanuele II are all buried here.

Piazza della Rotonda pantheonroma.com

Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

BASILICA DEI SANTI

COSMA E DAMIANO

The basilica is of the ﬁrst churches built atop ancient buildings, in this case the Forum of Vespasian and the Temple of Romulus, both still visible. The apse contains a 6th-century

mosaic depicting Saints Peter and Paul Presenting Cosmas, Damian, Theodorus, and Pope Felix IV to Christ. The 18th-century Nativity, which sets the scene in Rome, is worth a look. Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1 cosmadamiano.com

BASILICA

DI SAN CLEMENTE

One church atop another between Esquiline and Caelian hills: the ﬁrst was transformed from an earlier mithraeum built on top of Roman houses. The second (4th century), conserves frescoes dedicated to St. Alexi-

us. In the upper basilica (12th century), frescoes by Masolino dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria.

Via Labicana, 95 basilicasanclemente.com

BASILICA DI SAN PIETRO IN VINCOLI

Nothing remains of the 5th century church, the Baths of Titus and the Neronian domus. Julius II is buried here, whose tomb was designed by Michelangelo and vaunts his

imposing Moses. According to tradition, the church conserves some of the chains that bound St. Peter in the nearby Mamertine Prison, the oldest in Rome.

Piazza di San Pietro in Vicoli

BASILICA DI SANTA

MARIA DEGLI ANGELI

E DEI MARTIRI

Built by Michelangelo, who recovered the building without destroying the Frigidarium from the Baths of Diocletian, this church is where oﬃcial state ceremonies are held. It was completed by Giacomo del Duca and restored by Luigi Vanvitelli. Amongst the works of art conserved here, a modern Igor Mitoraj and a sundial

built for the Jubilee.

Piazza della Repubblica santamariadegliangeliroma.it Closed on Saturdays

BASILICA DI SANTA MARIA DEL POPOLO

Built in 1099 with funds oﬀered by the community (popolo in Italian, inspiring the church’s name), it was altered by Maderno, Raphael, Bramante and Bernini, and is decorated with masterpieces like the Cruciﬁxion of St. Peter and the Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio in the transept. The Chigi Chapel is splendid, designed by Raphael and restored by Bernini.

Piazza del Popolo, 12 smariadelpopolo.com

BASILICA

DI SANTA MARIA IN TRASTEVERE

It is the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is said that the church was built where oil miraculously erupted from the ground.

Rebuilt in the 12th century with materials taken from the Baths of Caracalla, it conserves a triumph of 13th-century mosaics, many of which are by Pietro Cavallini, as well as the historic

Madonna Theotókos. Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere

CHIESA DEL GESÙ

It is perhaps the ﬁrst church built during the Counter-Reformation and was a model for all those that came later.

Vaunting a single nave and a barrel vault, the church has a large side pulpit and a central altar. Desired by Ignatius of Loyola (with his breathtaking revolving altarpiece), it is also the mother church of the Society of Jesus.

Via degli Astalli, 16 chiesadelgesu.org

CHIESA DI SAN LUIGI

DEI FRANCESI

The church was completed in 1587 thanks to Catherine de’ Medici. The French church in Rome is famous for its paintings by Caravaggio, in

the Contarelli Chapel, dedicated to St. Mathew with The Calling, The Inspiration and The Martyrdom. The church also conserves frescoes by Domenichino and a copy of Raphael’s Saint Cecilia by Guido Reni.

Piazza di S. Luigi de’ Francesi saintlouis-rome.net

CHIESA DI SAN

PIETRO IN MONTORIO

It is famous for the Tempieto designed by Bramante. Legend

says that St. Peter was martyred here, and Beatrice Cenci has been buried here since her execution in 1599.

The Tempieto was commissioned by the Spanish king Ferdinand II of Aragon in the early 16th century to dissolve a vow. Today, the former convent houses the Royal Spanish Academy.

Piazza S. Pietro in Mortorio, 2 sanpietroinmontorio.it

CHIESA

DI SANT’AGNESE IN AGONE

Built atop the Stadium of Domitian, the church is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, replete with optical illusions.

BuiltatthebehestofCardinalScipione Borghese,VillaBorgheseisone ofthecity’slargestparks

Built according to a Greekcross plan, it was redesigned by Borromini, who created a concave façade and separated the two bell towers, making it appear as if it were larger. Today, it is also an elegant venue for sacred music concerts.

Piazza Navona corner Via S.Maria dell’ Anima, 30/A santagneseinagone.org

CHIESA DI SANTA MARIA DELLA PACE

Commissioned Sixtus IV following the Pazzi Conspiracy in the hope for a period of peace, the church was altered in the 17th century by Pietro da Cortona.

In the Chigi Chapel designed by Michelangelo, there are paintings by Raphael. The adjacent former convent conserves the Bramante cloister (an exhibition site today); the dome was added in 1524.

Arco della Pace, 5

CHIESA

DELLA SANTISSIMA TRINITÀ DEI MONTI

Overlooking the homonymous staircase by Domenico Fontana, the church vaunts a façade with two bell. Its style is between Baroque and Rococo. Inside frescoes by Daniela da Volterra, including a portrait of Michelangelo and Giovan Batista Naldini.

In front of the church stands an obelisk that was in the Gardens of Sallust.

Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 3

GARDENS AND PARKS

Villa Ada Savoia on via Salaria is one of the largest parks in Rome, while one of the most beautiful parks is the Villa Torlonia in Nomentano whith lakes and grotos, ex residence of Mussolini. Located in near the ancient Appian Way, the Aqueduct Park. The Rose Garden, at the base of the Palatine hill, is a must-see in the spring, while the Villa Borghese is a great classic.

PALACES

Many palaces are still inhabited by the same families who built them centuries ago, while others have become museums, embassies, government oﬃces. But all of them are tied to the fortunes of popes who rebuilt the city beginning in the 15th century.

From the Visconti to the Orsini, the Corsini to the Colonna to the Borgia, Piccolomini, Della Rovere, Farnese, Medici, Carafa, Borghese, Barberini, Pamphilj, Chigi and Rospigliosi, each family lef an enduring mark on the city. There’s Palazzo Doria Pamphilj on the busy via del Corso, decorated in the Baroque style and vaunting loggias and courtyards elegantly frescoed. Palazzo Spada in piazza Capodiferro is

also impressive. Cardinal Bernardino commissioned its construction by Borromini, the man behind the famous Galleria Prospetica. Since 1927, the building has housed the Council of State. Palazzo Farnese is nearby, in the homonymous piazza decorated with two Egyptian, granite tubs from the Baths of Caracalla. The palazzo, granted to France in 1939 for 99 years, it now serves as the French embassy and is open to the public on July 14. Palazzo Chigi in piazza Colonna was instead intended as a place to host elite parties. Bought by the Chigi family in the mid-17th century, it became the seat of the Austrian embassy in 1917, followed by the headquarters of the Ministry of the Colonies under Mussolini, then the Ministry of Foreign Aﬀairs and, lastly, the Council of Ministers

since 1961. The nearby Palazzo Montecitorio has been the seat of the Chamber of Deputies since 1870. Palazzo Madama is seat of the Italian Senate since 1871, it was the Medici’s Roman residence until Cardinal Ferdinando bought Villa Medici on the Pincian Hill. The villa is currently home to the French Academy in Rome. Palazzo del Quirinale was a papal residence and since 1946 it has been the oﬃcial residence of the President of the Italian Republic. The Versailles-style 18th-century Palazzo Colonna is nearby, in piazza Santi Apostoli. Assigned to the university by Pope Eugene IV, the Renaissance Palazzo della Sapienza was later modiﬁed by Francesco Borromini, who added the Church of Sant’Ivo. The building houses the State Archives today.

BEST FOOD EXPERIENCES

The best restaurants in Rome. Reservation recommended, the ‘Les Clefs D’Or’ concierge is at your service

ALLEGRÌO

The visual and emotional experience of Allegrìo is complemented by food that celebrates Italy and its traditions. It begins in the morning with breakfast, and continues through business lunches and aperitifs to dinner and beyond, with a fascinating afer-dinner drinks list. Executive chef Daniele Creti oﬀers a menu that ranges from the classics of Roman cuisine to more contemporary dishes, alongside the specialities of pizza masters Ivano Veccia and Peppe Aiello.

ALL’ARANCIO

D’ORO DA CIALFI

Located a stone’s throw from Piazza del Parlamento and Via del Corso, All’Arancio d’Oro da Cialfi was founded in 1986 and tells the story of the Cialfi family’s passion and commitment. The menu is inspired by authentic traditional flavours, ennobled by the use of superior quality ingredients and an excellent wine list. The restaurant’s informal, convivial atmosphere makes All’Arancio d’Oro da Cialfi a welcoming place where guests are assured of a unique culinary experience.

BABETTE

Imagine dining in an elegant house, a lot of books and the scent of thyme and bread in the air. Babete is a combination of the skills and experiences of the owners, Flora and Silvia, who love pampering their guests every day with special atention. The menu changes depending on the availability of seasonal ingredients, following the creativity of the chef who ofen reinvents family recipes or traditional dishes.

CARPACCIO BEEF RESTAURANT

Carpaccio Beef Restaurant, a Steak House Boutique located next to Via Veneto, is the tale of an all-Italian story, with an elegant venue, sof atmosphere, and modern cuisine that respects Italian tradition while bringing innovation and good taste since 1893. The focus on meat and culinary techniques are the highlights of the experience one can enjoy in this beautiful seting in the heart of Rome.

CHECCHINO DAL 1887

Via Marche, 9 ph. +39 06 86218298

Checchino since 1887 is really an institution with 137 years of passion for Roman cuisine. Six generations of the same family have been managing this restaurant which combines tradition and quality, providing a unique gastronomic experience. Every dish is a must-try: from the delicious calves’ feet salad to the traditional bucatini alla gricia and rigatoni with pajata, or the oxtail alla vaccinara and the famous padelloto alla macellara. Elio and Francesco Mariani, professional sommeliers, personally select the wines, while Marina is in charge of the desserts.

Via di Monte Testaccio, 30 ph. +39 333 5855055 checchino-dal-1887.com

CHORUS

The outstanding thing about Chorus is the innovative cooking of chef Arcangelo Dandini, who showcases high-quality ingredients and impeccable presentation. A culinary experience to remember, made even more special by the creative ideas of mixology maestro Massimo D’Addezio.

Via della Conciliazione, 4 ph. +39 06 68892774 choruscafe.it

DA FRANCESCO

It was back in 1957 that Francesco Boni and Amalia Tognoloni took over this venue close to Piazza Navona and created a place that has become a landmark for authentic local food. Even today, with the third generation of the family, although there are some contemporary variations, the traditional Roman recipes are ever present.

Piazza del Fico, 29 ph. +39 06 6864009 dafrancesco.it

DIANDRA

The Diandra restaurant is the place to go for those who love quality cuisine. Every day, you can try delicious seafood specialities such as mixed fried ﬁsh, spagheti with clams or Catalan-style lobster. Each dish is prepared only with the freshest and best ingredients to guarantee an authentic taste. There is more: the menu also includes Roman traditional dishes with iconic dishes such as the pasta carbonara or amatriciana. The chefs mix creativity with crafsmanship, oﬀering a style cuisine that celebrates the sea and the history of Rome.

Via del Leoncino, 28/28a ph. +39 06 5415249 diandraristorante.com

ENOTECA CUVERIE

Cuverie is the vibrant heart of Trastevere, a place where the passion for wine blends in with the magical atmosphere of an eternal district. On every corner, you will find a restaurant where you can relax and embark on a sensory journey. The speciality of Cuverie is its tastings which offer the opportunity to savour the flavours and aromas of wine accompanied with creative and refined dishes. Customers can try a special wine tasting designed to help them discover rare, local and international wines, carefully selected to offer a refined and unforgetable experience.

Via Santa Cecilia, 1 ph. +39 06 83806268 enotecacuverie.it

FINGER’S ROMA

A luxury Japanese restaurant oﬀering a fabulous culinary experience, thanks to the fusion creations of chef Roberto Okabe. Superb quality, excellent service and a beautiful seting, with generous sofa seating and sof lights creating a delicate, evanescent Japanese mood for a new eastern-style Dolce Vita. To round oﬀ the evening, Finger’s Roma has a spacious lounge area devoted to mixology, where you can sample innovative cocktails.

IL FALCHETTO

Tucked away among the city’s most delightful squares and narrow streets, Il Falcheto offers meticulous cooking with a strong focus on quality ingredients. The menu features all the classics of Roman cuisine, like pasta with cacio e pepe, amatriciana or carbonara, Jewish-style artichokes, oxtail alla Vaccinara and tripe. There’s also a huge variety of ﬁsh dishes. All are accompanied by superb wines, thanks to the list of more than 200 labels, to suit all tastes.

IL PORTO DI RIPETTA

From 2014, Il Porto di Ripeta is the perfect place for those looking for cuisine which combines innovation with a deep respect for tradition. Over the years, the staff have refined their unique style, delighting guests with original creations and authentic flavours. From the most creative seafood dishes to the most classic recipes, each course is designed to be a gastronomic experience that combines technique, creativity and respect for the ingredients.

Via Francesco Carrara, 12/15 ph. +39 06 3234453 fingersrestaurants.com

Via dei Montecatini, 12 ph. +39 06 6791160 ristoranteilfalchetto.it

Via di Ripetta 250 ph. +39 06 93570160 ilportodiripetta.com

LA FONTANA DI VENERE

In the beating heart of Rome, a stone’s throw from the Trevi Fountain but away from the tourist chaos, stands La Fontana di Venere, a quiet, informal restaurant where you can sample the most authentic ﬂavours of Roman cuisine. From artichoke alla romana to carbonara, saltimbocca alla romana to poached sea bass all’acqua pazza, every dish here is a culinary experience to remember.

Vicolo dei Modelli, 56 ph. +39 06 85388054

IMÀGO

Imàgo - image and magic - summarises in just one word the philosophy behind the restaurant at the Hassler in Rome: a location where the magnificent view of the Eternal City and the flavours come together to create a unique culinary experience. Andrea Antonini has since 2018 been Executive Chef, developing a vision that puts Italian and local recipes front and centre, deconstructing and reconstructing them with exquisite technique and creative flair.

Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 69934726 hotelhasslerroma.com

ORMA

A ﬁne-dining restaurant with an international outlook in the historic Ludovisi neighbourhood. Orma’s architecture is visually stunning, and the food ranges from ﬁne dining, with a chef’s table seating four, to the formula lunch at the bistro and a cocktail bar on the terrace for hot summer nights. Ingredients are brought straight from the Orto di Orma in the Lazio countryside.

OSTERIA QUARANTAQUATTRO

In the historic centre of Rome, there’s a place that interweaves traditional cooking with modern touches for an unforgetable dining experience. It’s the perfect seting for dinner with friends, a business lunch or a romantic evening. The menu combines mediterranean cuisine with an ongoing quest for new combinations, and the result is a triumph of ﬂavour and tradition. Wines come in a broad range of aromas and styles for a pleasant and lasting memory.

Via Aureliana, 44 ph. +39 06 42013318 osteriaquarantaquattro.com

Via Boncompagni, 31/33 ph. +39 06 8543182 ormaroma.it

Vicolo della Cancelleria, 36 ph. +39 06 68803140 piroosteriadipesce.it

PIRÒ

Pirò opened in 2015 and today it’s a modern fish restaurant located in a historic palace built in the year 1000, very close to Piazza Navona. In this welcoming and meticulously designed seting, Pirò serves simple food that showcases the natural flavours of local fish, for an unforgetable culinary experience.

Via Luca della Robbia, 21-23 ph. +39 06 5743017 ristoranteaicocci.com

RISTORANTE AI COCCI

At Ristorante Ai Cocci, our culinary story is the result of years of experience and passion, and guests are oﬀered a genuine Roman food experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where pasta is prepared the old-fashioned way, desserts are home-made and all ingredients are excellent quality. Every dish tells the story of the city and our love for its traditional cuisine.

RISTORANTE DA’MARE

Piazza Cardelli, 5A/5B ph. +39 06 68805145 ristoranteclotilde.com

RISTORANTE CLOTILDE

The owner Clemente Quaglia and his chef have devised a menu with an intense focus on sourcing ingredients. An enjoyable lunch venue, a place to take friends for a summer evening in Rome, or a perfect romantic dinner, sampling traditional dishes reinterpreted with a modern slant. A place to visit every day.

The restaurant just steps away from Via Veneto where the sea unveils its flavors in a refined yet informal atmosphere. Its cuisine of memories narrates the creativity of Chef Davide Cianeti with offerings of locally sourced seafood and a wine list boasting sought-afer and prestigious labels. The American bar serves tapas paired with cocktails that can be enjoyed both at the counter and in the outdoor seating area.

Via Sicilia 47 ph. +39 06 5575012 damareroma.it

RISTORANTE IL MIRAGGIO FONTANA DI TREVI

Located between the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia, this renowned restaurant since 1992 atracts gourmets with their excellent Mediterranean cuisine served in an informal and welcoming seting and in the pleasant outdoor space. To make your meal strictly Roman, order the Roman-style artichokes, Tonnarelli Cacio&Pepe, Carbonara or Amatriciana and Saltimbocca alla romana. For authentic Sardinian taste, try the Fregola with Clams, Culurgiones ravioli and Sea Bream with Vermentino wine. Also on oﬀer is Pinsa romana. Open daily from lunch to dinner, no stop. Gluten-free options are available, as the special home made tiramisu.

Via dell’Umiltà, 46A ph. +39 06 6780226

RISTORANTE L’ARCHEOLOGIA

Since 1804, Ristorante L’Archeologia has told the story of the city through its food, its wine cellar and its unique experience. New forms of expression are inspired by traditional regional food and wine culture, while respect for superb ingredients is always at the heart.

RISTORANTE LIFE

RISTORANTE MIRABELLE

Via Appia Antica, 139 ph. +39 06 7880494 larcheologia.it

Opened 20 years ago in a quiet, elegant street near Piazza di Spagna, Ristorante Life offers high-quality dishes based on fresh fish, meat and white and black truffles. There’s a terrace garden with a huge variety of plants, and indoor dining rooms with beautiful cosy decor. A fantastic cellar of the best Italian wines.

Via della Vite 28 ph. +39 06 69380948 ristorantelife.com

On the seventh floor of the elegant Hotel Splendide Royal, the Mirabelle restaurant offers a sensory experience on one of the most enchanting gourmet terraces in the city. Surrounded by a unique panorama, wonder and marvel intertwine amidst the Mediterranean flavors of refined cuisine and the elegance of unparalleled hospitality.

Via di Porta Pinciana, 14 ph. +39 06 42168838 robertonaldicollection.com

Via della Penna, 68 ph. +39 06 3610291 osteriastana.it

RISTORANTE ST. ANA

Storied restaurant, always a landmark in Rome for good food. Opened in 1968 by Elio Quagliarini and his wife Antonieta, it is now run by their son, Roberto. It is located in an evocative seting of rare beauty, in an historic building with medieval walls, close to Piazza del Popolo. Its ancient walls testify to the countless showbiz stars and illustrious ﬁgures who have dined here from the Sixties to today.

Via Pompeo Magno, 12c ph. +39 06 24401661 theappuntamento.it

THE APPUNTAMENTO

Nestled in Rome’s elegant Prati district, just steps from Piazza del Popolo and Via Cola di Rienzo, this glamorous Italian bistrot and concept store is a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Here, classic cuisine meets ﬂoral artistry, ﬁne ceramics, and curated design objects. Wandering among the chic armchairs and sophisticated wallpaper, it’s easy to imagine crossing paths with a ‘60s diva, as you savor an exquisite cocktail or indulge in signature creations by Executive Chef Marco Melati.

Via San Nicola da Tolentino, 26 ph. +39 06 4745560 tullioristorante.it

TULLIO

Not far from Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto, Tullio has been run by the same family since 1950. It all began with a small grocery shop, and has become a landmark in the city. In this informal, convivial place you can sample typical Florentine dishes (the owners are originally from Tuscany) and seasonal specialities, accompanied by a superb range of wines.

Via della Conciliazione, 4 al secondo piano dell’Auditorium Conciliazione | ph. +39

TRATTORIAS

FELICE A TESTACCIO

Via Mastro Giorgio, 29 ph. +39 06 5746800 feliceatestaccio.com

HOSTARIA DA PIETRO

Via di Gesù e Maria, 18 ph. +39 06 3208816 hostariadapietro.it

MATRICIANELLA

Via del Leone, 4 ph. +39 06 6832100 matricianella.it

POLDO E GIANNA OSTERIA Vicolo Rosini, 6/7 ph. +39 06 6893499 poldoegianna.it

VATTANI RISTORANTE

A reﬁned restaurant and cocktail bar right in the centre of Rome, with an elegant and exquisitely retro style, where diners can give themselves over to the pleasures of traditional Roman cooking and fresh Mediterranean and seafood dishes for an unforgetable culinary experience. Outdoor seating is available.

Via del Viminale, 2 ph. +39 06 4818229

TRATTORIA DA CESARE AL CASALETTO

Via del Casaleto, 45 ph. +39 06 536015 tratoriadacesare.it

TRATTORIA DA CESARE AL PELLEGRINO

Via Del Pellegrino, 117 ph. +39 06 68801978 tratoriadacesare.it

TRATTORIA PENNESTRI

Via Giovanni da Empoli, 5 ph. +39 06 5742418 tratoriapennestri.it

TAVERNA TRILUSSA

Via del Politeama, 23 ph. +39 06 5818918 tavernatrilussa.com

MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS

ACQUOLINA**

Via del Vantaggio, 14 ph. +39 06 3201590 acquolinaristorante.it

ALL’ORO*

Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 25 ph. +39 06 97996907 ristorantealloro.it

AROMA*

Via Labicana, 125 ph. +39 06 97615109 manfredihotels.com

ENOTECA LA TORRE**

Lungotevere delle Armi, 22 ph. +39 06 45668304 villalaetitia.enotecalatorre.group

ILPORTODIRIPETTA.COM

IMÀGO*

Piazza Trinità dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 69934726 hotelhasslerroma.com

IL PAGLIACCIO**

Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 129A ph. +39 06 68809595 ristoranteilpagliaccio.com

LA PERGOLA***

Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101 ph. +39 06 35092152 romecavalieri.com

PIPERO*

Corso Vitorio Emanuele II 246/248/250 ph. +39 06 68139022 piperoroma.it

HOTEL RESTAURANTS & BARS

ANIMA

Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 14 ph. +39 06 45249009 animaristoranteroma.it

BIVIUM RESTAURANT-CAFÉ-BAR

Piazza di San Marcello ph. +39 06 86814000 sixsenses.com

BRUNELLO BAR AND RESTAURANT

Via Vitorio Veneto, 70A ph. +39 06 06421111 rome.baglionihotels.com

CAFÈ ROMAN0

Via Borgognona, 4M ph. +39 06 69981500 collezione.starhotels.com

COGNAC LOUNGE

Via di San Basilio, 15 ph. + 39 06 4229001 alephrome.com

FOLLIE

Via del Gianicolo 3 ph. +39 06 92590, melia.com

GIANO RESTAURANT

Via Liguria, 28 ph. +39 06 894121 gianorestaurant.com

INEO

Piazza della Repubblica, 46 ph. +39 06 48938061 ineorestaurant.com

J.K. CAFÈ

Via di Monte d’Oro, 30 ph. +39 06 982634 jkroma.com

LA TERRAZZA

DELL’HOTEL EDEN

Via Ludovisi, 49 ph. +39 06 47812752 dorchestercollection.com

LE JARDIN DE RUSSIE

Via del Babuino, 9 ph. +39 06 32888870 roccofortehotels.com

LUMEN COCKTAILS & CUISINE

Via Vitorio Emanuele Orlando, 3 ph +39 06 47092740 marriot.it

CIELO RESTAURANT

Via Sistina, 69 ph. +30 06 97793716 roccofortehotels.com

ORVM

Via Vitorio Veneto, 125 ph. + 39 06 47081 marriot.com

RISTORANTE

CADORIN & LOUNGE BAR

Via Vitorio Veneto, 70 ph. + 39 06 47871 millenniumhotels.com

RISTORANTE IL VIZIO

Piazza Barberini, 23 ph. + 39 06 488933288 ristoranteilvizio.it

SCARPETTA NYC

Via Vitorio Veneto, 60 ph. + 39 06 42010788 scarpetarestaurants.com

SETTIMO ROMAN

CUISINE & TERRACE

Via Lombardia, 47 ph. + 39 06 478021 setimoristorante.it

INFORMATION GETTING AROUND IN ROME AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

Everything you need to know to move in the city and further aﬁeld

TAXI E UBER

Rome’s taxis can be booked by calling +39 06 0609, Free Now app or you can catch one at the taxi stand.

Starting price from 6:00 to 22:00 on weekdays: €3,50. Starting price from 6:00 to 22:00, weekends and holidays: €5,00. Starting price at night from 22:00 to 6:00: €7,50.

Fixed rate from Rome city center to Fiumicino airport: €55,00. Fixed rate from Rome city center to Ciampino airport: €40,00.

Rome is also covered by Uber service with cars bookable through the Uber app.

CAR SHARING

The simple, sustainable shared vehicle solution. To

access the service you need to register with operators and download the Car Sharing Roma app. The ﬂeets of vehicles include hybrid and electric options.

follow the instructions to register and activate the service. To hire bikes or scooters, choose one of the three operators Lime, Dot and Bird (until 2026). They can also be booked via the Uber app.

CITY BIKE AND SCOOTERS

In Rome it’s quick and easy to hire a shared bicycle or scooter: just choose an operator, download the app and

BUS

Rome boasts a total of 379 bus lines (including 29 night buses). The night buses replace the metro when it’s closed, and are essential for geting around the city afer midnight.

Urban lines (U) operate from 5:00 or 6:30, and the service ends at midnight. Night buses (N): operate when the metro is closed, between 00:00 and

DISTANCE FROM ROME TO:

CAPALBIO

KM CIAMPINO

KM NAPLES

KM SPERLONGA

5:00 or 6:00. Bus tickets (like metro tickets) can be bought at metro stations, tobacco shops or newspaper kiosks, or on the ATAC ROMA app. A standard ticket is valid for 100 minutes from stamping, and covers one journey on ATAC public transport. The price is € 1.50. There are also day tickets (€ 7.00), 2-day tickets (€12.50), 3-day tickets (€18.00) and other options.

METRO

The metro is an alternative way to move around the city. There are 4 lines: A (Anagnina-Batistini), B (Laurentina-Rebibbia),

B1 (Laurentina-Jonio) and C (Pantano-San Giovanni), and trains run at the weekends too.

From Sunday to Thursday, the ﬁrst train is at 5:30 and the last at 23:30; on Friday and Saturday the ﬁrst is at 5:30 and the last at 1:30. In August 2023, line A is partially closed for refurbishment.

TRAIN

Rome has 71 railway stations. The main one is Roma Termini in the city centre, Italy’s most important railway hub. The second-largest in terms of passenger numbers is Roma Tiburtina. Both are served by high-speed connections to the main Italian destinations. To reach the centre of Rome from Tiburtina, take the blue metro line B and get oﬀ at Colosseum.

AIRPORTS

Fiumicino international airport (IATA code FCO) is the largest of Rome’s airports. It is located 32 kilometres from the capital, and connected to Roma Termini by the Leonardo Express train and numerous shutle bus services. Ciampino airport is mainly used by low-cost airlines, and is 17 kilometres from the centre.

HOTELS

ANANTARA PALAZZO NAIADI

ROME HOTEL

Piazza della Repubblica, 48-49 ph. +39 06 489381 anantara.com

BAGLIONI HOTEL REGINA

Via Vitorio Veneto, 72 ph. +39 06 421111 rome.baglionihotels.com

GRAND HOTEL PALACE

Via Vitorio Veneto, 70 ph. +39 06 47871 millenniumhotels.com

HOTEL DE RUSSIE

Via del Babbuino, 9 ph. +39 06 328881 roccofortehotels.com

HOTEL DE LA VILLE

Via Sistina, 69 ph. +39 06 977931 roccofortehotels.com

HOTEL D’INGHILTERRA ROMA

STARHOTELS COLLEZIONE

Via Bocca di Leone, 14 ph. +39 06 699811 collezione.starhotels.com

HOTEL EDEN

Via Ludovisi, 49, Roma ph. +39 06 478121 www.dorchestercollection.com

HOTEL HASSLER

Piazza Trinita dei Monti, 6 ph. +39 06 699340 hotelhasslerroma.com

INTERCONTINENTAL ROME

AMBASCIATORI PALACE

Via Vitorio Veneto, 62 ph. +39 06 47493 ihg.com

J.K.PLACE ROMA

Via di Monte d’Oro, 30 ph. +39 06 982634 jkroma.com

ORIENT EXPRESS

LA MINERVA

Piazza della Minerva, 69 grandhoteldelaminerve.com

PALAZZO MANFREDI

Via Labicana, 125 ph. +39 06 77591380 manfredihotels.com

ROME CAVALIERI, A WALDORF ASTORIA HOTELS

Via Alberto Cadlolo 101 ph. +39 06 35091 romecavalieri.com

THE FIRST ROMA DOLCE

Via del Corso, 63 ph. +39 06 45427861 pavilionshotels.com

SINA BERNINI BRISTOL, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Piazza Barberini, 23 ph. +39 06 488931 sinahotels.com

SIX SENSES ROME

Piazza di San Marcello ph. +39 06 86814000 sixsenses.com

SOFITEL ROMA VILLA BORGHESE

Via Lombardia, 47 ph. +39 06 478021 soﬁtelrome.com

THE H’ALL TAILOR SUITE

Via Giuseppe Pisanelli, 23/25 ph.+39 06 32110128 thehallroma.com

THE ROME EDITION

Salita di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 14 ph. +39 06 45249000 marriot.com

THE ST. REGIS ROME

Via Vitorio Emanuele

Orlando, 3 ph. +39 06 47091 marriot.com

THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR ROMA

Via Vitorio Veneto, 125 ph. +39 06 47081

marriot.com

UMILTÀ 36

Via dell’Umiltà, 36 ph. +39 06878080 umilta36.com

VILLA AGRIPPINA

GRAN MELIA

Via del Gianicolo, 3 ph. +39 06 925901 melia.com

W ROME

Via Liguria, 26/36 ph. +39 06 894121 marriot.com

FIUME HOTEL

Via Brescia, 6 ph. +39 06 8543000 hotelﬁume-roma.com

RADISSON BLU GHR

Via Domenico Chelini, 41 ph. +39 06 802291 radissonhotels.com

ROME MARRIOTT GRAND HOTEL FLORA

Via Vitorio Veneto, 191 ph. +39 06 489929

marriot.com

VIAGERMANICO

Ponte Regina Margherita

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VIACONDOTTI

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TERMINI

P.ZZA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

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