Guidebook for Roma
Parks & Nature
Villa Doria Pamphili
This is the biggest green area in Rome.
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IA small but fantastic villa in the center of Rome, perfect for a picnic!
22 locals recommend
Villa Aldobrandini
11 Via MazzarinoA small but fantastic villa in the center of Rome, perfect for a picnic!
from here you will enjoy another breathtaking view of Rome, and the keyhole of the castle of the Knights of Malta, standing in line, you will see the St. Peter's dome in the distance.
531 locals recommend
Giardino degli Aranci
Piazza Pietro D'Illiriafrom here you will enjoy another breathtaking view of Rome, and the keyhole of the castle of the Knights of Malta, standing in line, you will see the St. Peter's dome in the distance.
The park of Monsters of Bomarzo was devised by the architect Pirro Ligorio (he completed the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rome after the death of Michelangelo and built Villa d'Este in Tivoli) on commision of Prince Pier Francesco Orsini (1523-1585), called Vicino, only to vent the heart broken at the death of is wife Giulia Farnese (+1560).
The park was born in 1552 as "Villa of Wonders" to be the only one of it's kind in the world.
The Park of Monsters remained in oblivion till 1954 when it was bought by Mr. Giovanni Bettini who with loving care has managed it.
A visit to the park will unfold in a series of stages ranging between mythology and fantasy.
200 locals recommend
Mostri Park
Località GiardinoThe park of Monsters of Bomarzo was devised by the architect Pirro Ligorio (he completed the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rome after the death of Michelangelo and built Villa d'Este in Tivoli) on commision of Prince Pier Francesco Orsini (1523-1585), called Vicino, only to vent the heart broken at the death of is wife Giulia Farnese (+1560).
The park was born in 1552 as "Villa of Wonders" to be the only one of it's kind in the world.
The Park of Monsters remained in oblivion till 1954 when it was bought by Mr. Giovanni Bettini who with loving care has managed it.
A visit to the park will unfold in a series of stages ranging between mythology and fantasy.
Sightseeing
Roma S. Pietro station
It is a street famous for the optical illusion that is created. Looking at the dome St. Peter, if you approach the dome becomes small, If you walk away the dome gets bigger
26 locals recommend
Via Nicolò Piccolomini
Via Nicolò PiccolominiIt is a street famous for the optical illusion that is created. Looking at the dome St. Peter, if you approach the dome becomes small, If you walk away the dome gets bigger
Passeggiata del Gianicolo
Passeggiata del Gianicolo
you can enjoy the wonderful view of Rome
San Pietro in Vincoli
4/a Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli
inside is the famous Michelangelo's Moses
Via dei Volsci
Via dei VolsciUniversity district
Drinks & Nightlife
It is among the most famous quarters of Rome, perfect for a dinner out together with a good drink
1330 locals recommend
Trastevere
It is among the most famous quarters of Rome, perfect for a dinner out together with a good drink
Food Scene
Here you can taste the best cappuccino in Rome, served with a great pastrami
8 locals recommend
Cappuccino Bar
50 Via ArenulaHere you can taste the best cappuccino in Rome, served with a great pastrami
Eataly Roma
Piazzale 12 Ottobre 1492place of cult for the Made in Italy food lovers
Castroni is one of the most important stores of food of high quality. Here you can find coffee, tea, spices, jams, honey, chocolate, pasta, wine and many other local products and from around the worl
260 locals recommend
Castroni
196 Via Cola di RienzoCastroni is one of the most important stores of food of high quality. Here you can find coffee, tea, spices, jams, honey, chocolate, pasta, wine and many other local products and from around the worl
If you happen to be around Campo de Fiori during the day you have to try their Pizza!! Take a sit on a bench around there and enjoy it!
383 locals recommend
Piazza Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriIf you happen to be around Campo de Fiori during the day you have to try their Pizza!! Take a sit on a bench around there and enjoy it!
A real Italian beers with more than 50 types of beer on tap and great food to accompany your choice
115 locals recommend
Open Baladin
6 Via degli SpecchiA real Italian beers with more than 50 types of beer on tap and great food to accompany your choice
Shopping
Via del Corso
Via del CorsoVia Cola di Rienzo
Via Cola di RienzoPorta Portese
Viale di Trastevereone of the oldest antiques markets in Rome
Essentials
Supermercato Agorà
242 Via Gregorio VIIArts & Culture
Looking on http://www.fondazionemaxxi.it/en/ web site to know the exhibitions and events.
401 locals recommend
MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art
4a Via Guido ReniLooking on http://www.fondazionemaxxi.it/en/ web site to know the exhibitions and events.