Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Villa Celimontana
This tranquil pocket of greenery is a great escape from the hustle of the nearby Colosseum.
Villa Ada
With its extensive woods and wild stretches, this sprawling park feels a million miles from Rome.
Villa Torlonia
Locals love this small park with its swaying palm trees and neoclassical villas.
Orto Botanico
Rome's 12-hectare botanical gardens rise up the Gianicolo Hill behind Trastevere.
Parco Savello
Linger over romantic views among the orange trees at this perfumed garden in the hilltop Aventino
neighbourhood.
Palazzi & Villas
Palazzo Farnese
One of Rome's great Renaissance
palazzi
(mansions), now home to the French Embassy and stunning
frescoes.
Villa Farnesina
A refined Renaissance villa famous for its rich fresco decor.
Palazzo Barberini
Home to the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, this sumptuous palace is a masterpiece of baroque ar-
chitecture.
Palazzo del Quirinale
The palatial residence of the Italian president was built by a phalanx of baroque architects.
Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro
Known as the Square Colosseum, this icon of 1930s rationalism stars in the outlying
EUR district.
Palazzo di Montecitorio
Politicians flock to the ornate Bernini-designed palace, home of Italy's Chamber of Deputies.
Sweeping Views
Il Vittoriano
Not recommended for vertigo sufferers, the summit of this marble monolith towers over the rest of Rome.
Gianicolo
Rising above Trastevere, the Gianicolo Hill affords sweeping panoramas over Rome's rooftops.
Orti Farnesiani
A viewing terrace in the Palatino's medieval gardens commands grandstand views over the Roman
Forum.
St Peter's Basilica
Climb the dome and you're rewarded with huge 360-degree views.
Priorato dei Cavalieri di Malta
Look through the keyhole for a perfectly framed picture of St Peter's dome.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Gaze over a sea of rooftops from this operatic castle, the setting for scenes in Puccini's
Tosca
.
Street Life
Trastevere
Students, tourists, locals, diners, drinkers, junkies and street hawkers mingle on Trastevere's vivacious
streets.
Spanish Steps
Find a space and settle back to watch the ever-changing spectacle on the square below.
Piazza Navona
This beautiful baroque arena provides the stage for a colourful cast of street artists, performers, waiters
and tourists.
Pigneto
With its noisy market and vibrant bar scene, this hip district is always lively.
Campo de' Fiori
Market-stall holders holler at each other during the day and student drinkers strut their stuff by night.