Rome Insider

By Giulio Pugliese

Insider Recommendations
Must Do
There’s more to the Vatican Museums than the Sistine Chapel
Discover why this is one of the world’s top 10 most-visited museums.
Must See
Piazza Navona is a square that is an oval
Getting the perfect shot here is an art, not a competition.
Must Do
Be regaled with stories of Hercules at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
Immerse yourself in one of the richest private art collections.
Must Do
Eat and drink your way around Eataly to learn about Italian food
From cooking ingredients to lessons and more, this is the place to be.
Must Stay
Feel completely at home in Rome at the family-run Nerva Boutique Hotel
No attention to detail has been spared in this well-appointed hotel.
Must Stay
Soak in the history and live like a nobleperson at Nobildonne Relais
Relive the Roman Renaissance with mosaic floors and frescoed ceilings.
Must See
Fall in love with Rome from above at The Orange Garden
Catching the sunset up there will make your trip extra fruitful.
Must Eat
You knead to try the bread from the 148-year-old oven at La Renella
Let the smell of freshly baked bread from a wooden oven lead you here.
Must See
Women take centre stage at Galleria Sciarra
This is one place worth looking up in celebration of women.
Must Do
Explore another chapter of Roman history in the EUR District
Take a walking tour and be fascinated by Rome’s fascist past.
Must Eat
When in Rome, dine like they do at Ar Grottino der Traslocatore
There’s no better way to appreciate the local food than this.
Must Eat
Get a taste of traditional Italian recipes on the go at Trapizzino
Power your sightseeing schedule with these pizza pockets!
Must Do
Pick up a recipe or two with your produce at Campo de’ Fiori Market
Make sure Roman favourites like cheese and salami are on your list.
Must Eat
Casa Coppelle brings a romantic French touch to Roman cuisine
Indulge in classic Roman favourites after a day of exploring.
Must See
Enjoy a lesson in art, history and Roman legend at the Pantheon
Take a journey back in time – it'll be legendary for sure.
Must Stay
The art of hospitality is carefully honed at Hotel Raphael
Share a space with Picasso and other famous artists here.
Must See
Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls is beautiful, inside and out
Be dwarfed by the grandeur of this place once you enter the church.
Must Eat
A brew-tiful day in Rome begins at Sant’Eustacchio il Caffè
Get your caffeine fix at one of the oldest cafés in town.

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