Things to Do in Rome
Plan your days in Rome, your way
Start with the Pantheon, because some things demand attention, then wander into the Monti neighborhood, narrow streets, vintage shops, lunch at La Carbonara, the name a promise kept. Afternoon means the Aventine Hill, the keyhole view of St. Peter's framed by cypress, the orange garden scenting the air. Take the tram to Trastevere for dinner at Da Enzo, the wait manageable if you arrive early, the food honest, the wine local. One museum if you wish—the Capitoline, manageable, rewarding. One great view from the Pincian Hill at dusk. One perfect espresso standing at the bar. Rome, briefly, completely.
Top attractions and places to eat in Rome
Colosseum
The iconic ancient Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, a defining symbol of Rome. Travelers visit for its monumental scale and history.
attraction · 4.8 rating · €18
Trevi Fountain
A monumental Baroque fountain and one of Rome's most famous landmarks, renowned for its dramatic sculptural facade and the tradition of tossing a coin to ensure a return to Rome.
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
Pantheon
An ancient Roman temple turned church, famous for its massive unreinforced concrete dome and central oculus. Travelers visit to marvel at one of the best-preserved monuments of antiquity.
attraction · 4.8 rating · €7
Piazza Navona
A lively Baroque square built over an ancient stadium, centered on Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. Travelers visit for its fountains, artists, and vibrant atmosphere.
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
Roman Forum
The sprawling ruins of ancient Rome's political and civic center, filled with temples, arches, and public buildings. Travelers go to walk among the heart of classical Rome's history.
ruins · 4.8 rating · €18
Piazza di Spagna
The square famed for the Spanish Steps rising to the Trinità dei Monti church, a classic Roman meeting place. Travelers come to sit on the steps and soak in the scene.
attraction · 4.7 rating
Tonnarello
A popular Trastevere trattoria serving traditional Roman pasta dishes, a go-to for classic local cuisine.
restaurant · 4.7 rating
Spanish Steps
A monumental 18th-century stairway in Rome linking Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, a famous meeting point and iconic landmark. Travelers go to sit, people-watch, and take in the surroundings.
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
Piazza del Popolo
A grand neoclassical public square with an Egyptian obelisk, twin churches, and sweeping symmetry. A popular gathering and photo spot at the northern gate of central Rome.
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free
Castel Sant'Angelo
A towering cylindrical fortress and former mausoleum of Hadrian beside the Tiber, offering museum spaces and sweeping city views. Travelers visit for its history and panoramas.
attraction · 4.7 rating · €18
Villa Borghese
A large landscaped public park in central Rome featuring gardens, fountains, and museums, popular for strolling, picnics, and boating on its lake.
attraction · 4.6 rating · Free
Campo de' Fiori
A lively central square hosting a daily open-air market by day and a bustling bar and nightlife scene by night, surrounded by historic architecture. Travelers visit for the market stalls, people-watching, and evening atmosphere.
attraction · 4.4 rating · Free
Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major
One of the four major papal basilicas in Rome, renowned for its early Christian mosaics, coffered ceiling, and Marian devotion. Travelers visit for its historic religious art and architecture.
church · 4.8 rating
Circus Maximus
An ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium, now a large open public field between the Aventine and Palatine hills. Travelers visit to walk the historic grounds and imagine the scale of Rome's largest entertainment venue.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Piazza Venezia
A busy central square dominated by the vast white Vittoriano monument to Victor Emmanuel II. A major traffic and landmark hub that travelers pass through and photograph.
attraction · 4.7 rating · Free