Must See~£18
Colosseum
Celio
The vast ancient amphitheatre where gladiators fought, still the symbol of Rome.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 8:30–19:00 (earlier in winter)
Rome
23 places, 10 of them free and 9 tours and activities. Two thousand years of history on every corner, with pasta in between.
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Must See~£18
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Forum
The ruined heart of ancient Rome, with temples, arches and Palatine Hill views.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–19:00
Must See~£5
Pantheon
Centro Storico
A near-2,000-year-old temple with the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–19:00
Must SeeFree
Trevi Fountain
Trevi
Rome’s grandest fountain: throw a coin over your shoulder to guarantee a return.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
Must See~£21
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Vatican City
Miles of galleries ending in Michelangelo’s ceiling, the Sistine Chapel.
- Suggested time: 3h 30m
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers
Monday–Saturday, roughly 9:00–18:00; closed most Sundays
Must SeeFree
St Peter’s Basilica and Dome
Vatican City
A monumental Renaissance basilica with Michelangelo’s dome you can climb for city views.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 7:00–18:30
NightlifeFree
Trastevere Evening
Trastevere
Ivy-draped lanes across the river, packed with trattorias and lively bars after dark.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Nightlife fans
Restaurants and bars typically open evenings until late
Culture~£15
Borghese Gallery and Gardens
Villa Borghese
A jewel-box gallery of Bernini sculpture and Caravaggio paintings inside a large park.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- Book ahead
- Suits: Families · Culture lovers
Tuesday–Sunday, timed entry; closed Mondays
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