Rome City Guide

Rome

The Colosseum and the Pantheon, Trastevere lanes and Vatican domes, Roman food, trattorias and places to stay, in photos.

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The Colosseum from above, ringed by parkland and the rooftops of Rome

The Colosseum's travertine arches in golden-hour light

The Colosseum's arches against a fiery sunset sky

Aerial view of the Colosseum and the streets around it

The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum

Ruins of the Roman Forum under a blue sky

The Pantheon's portico behind the fountain in Piazza della Rotonda

The Pantheon and its granite portico on Piazza della Rotonda

The coffered dome and oculus of the Pantheon

The Trevi Fountain and its baroque sculptures

The Trevi Fountain at dusk, with the street lamps lit

St Peter's Basilica and Bernini's colonnade under a stormy sky

The dome of St Peter's rising beyond the Tiber at sunset

Gilded mosaics and vaults inside St Peter's Basilica

Piazza Navona at dusk, its fountains and Sant'Agnese in Agone

The obelisk of the Fountain of the Four Rivers and Sant'Agnese in Agone

Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo over the Tiber

Castel Sant'Angelo lit up at night, seen from Ponte Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo above the Tiber, beside the arches of its bridge

The Spanish Steps and Trinità dei Monti at dawn

The Barcaccia fountain at the foot of the Spanish Steps

Rome's domes and bell towers in golden-hour haze

Rooftops and domes seen from the Vittoriano, with St Peter's on the skyline

Rooftops and church domes of the historic centre at sunset

The rooftops of Rome with the dome of St Peter's in the distance

The Altare della Patria framed by trees at sunset

The Vittoriano on Piazza Venezia, flying the Italian flag

The Vittoriano's bronze quadriga against a sunset sky

A tree-lined avenue leading to a small temple in Villa Borghese

The Temple of Aesculapius on the lake in Villa Borghese

The facade and dome of St Peter's Basilica

St Peter's dome glimpsed between the columns of Bernini's colonnade

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Altare della Patria

Castel Sant'Angelo and its bridge reflected in the Tiber

An angel statue on Ponte Sant'Angelo, with Castel Sant'Angelo behind

Checked tablecloths outside a pizzeria on a cobbled street in Trastevere

Outdoor tables on an ivy-hung cobbled lane in Trastevere at night

A vintage scooter parked by a trattoria menu board on a cobbled lane

Café tables in the shade of a narrow street in the late afternoon

A narrow cobbled street lined with colourful houses and potted plants

A Vespa parked on the cobbles beneath potted plants

A scooter parked outside a ristorante with a weathered facade

Restaurant terraces under white umbrellas in a Roman piazza

A café beneath an ivy-covered yellow building

Restaurant tables under a leafy canopy in a narrow street

A bicycle and potted plants outside a shop in a small cobbled street

An Ape van loaded with produce at the Campo de' Fiori market

Street art on a weathered wall at the corner of a cobbled lane

Shopping for vegetables at the Campo de' Fiori market

Spaghetti alla carbonara served in the pan at a Trastevere osteria

A Roman pizzetta topped with courgette

Trays of pizza al taglio in a Rome shop window

The 1895 plaque and the wine chalkboard inside Ai Tre Scalini

White-clothed tables in the dining room at Antico Arco

A plated pasta course with a glossy sauce at Antico Arco

A colourful plated course with vegetable purée at Antico Arco

Aroma's rooftop terrace at dusk, facing the Colosseum

Paccheri in a glossy sauce on a herb purée at Aroma

A risotto finished with gold leaf at Aroma

Tagliatelle al ragù at Colline Emiliane

Freshly cut tagliatelle shaken out by hand at Colline Emiliane

Golden fried bites at Colline Emiliane

Pasta cacio e pepe twirled on a fork at Da Cesare al Casaletto

A plate of pasta in tomato sauce on the table at Da Cesare al Casaletto

A bowl of soup finished with rosemary at Da Cesare al Casaletto

The dining room with checked tablecloths at Da Enzo al 29

Pasta in tomato sauce with a carafe of red at Da Enzo al 29

A plate of creamy Roman pasta on the wooden table at Da Enzo al 29

Fettuccine under shaved truffle at Da Pancrazio

Spaghetti alla carbonara with crisp guanciale at Da Pancrazio

Beef tartare with shaved truffle at Da Pancrazio

Lunch on the terrace of Dal Bolognese, with the obelisk of Piazza del Popolo behind

A corner of the wood-panelled dining room at Dal Bolognese

A spread of dishes on red-rimmed plates at Dal Bolognese

Tables laid beneath the portico at Dal Toscano

Pappardelle alla toscana at Dal Toscano

Bistecca alla fiorentina, sliced, at Dal Toscano

Carciofo alla giudia at Ditirambo

A table laid outside the entrance of Ditirambo

Bruschetta at Ditirambo

The dining room at Felice a Testaccio

Rigatoni alla carbonara at Felice a Testaccio

Ravioli alla Felice with tomato and ricotta

Stone-faced arches in the dining room at Flavio al Velavevodetto

Rigatoni in tomato sauce at Flavio al Velavevodetto

The wine cellar at Flavio al Velavevodetto

Ravioli with black truffle at Glass Hostaria

A dessert of corn, gelato and popcorn at Glass Hostaria

The contemporary dining room at Glass Hostaria

A refined plated course at Il Convivio Troiani

Saffron risotto with seafood at Il Convivio Troiani

A vaulted dining room hung with paintings at Il Convivio Troiani

The dining room at La Pergola, with Rome beyond the windows

A slow-cooked meat dish and a glass of red at La Tavernaccia Da Bruno

The wood-fired oven at La Tavernaccia Da Bruno

A pasta course dressed with olive oil and basil at La Tavernaccia Da Bruno

A board of grilled vegetables, cheese and eggs at Necci dal 1924

A plated dish on green-and-white tiles at Necci dal 1924

A chocolate dessert with whipped cream at Necci dal 1924

Artichokes being prepared at Nonna Betta

Pasta with a meat and tomato sauce at Nonna Betta

Pasta with rocket and shaved cheese at Nonna Betta

Spaghetti alle vongole at Pierluigi

A langoustine and red prawn starter at Pierluigi

Seafood and a glass of white wine at Pierluigi

Carciofi alla giudia at Piperno

Cacio e pepe at Piperno

Ravioli with tomato and basil at Piperno

Trays of pizza al taglio by Bonci, the team behind Pizzarium

Pizza topped with roast pork and rosemary by Bonci

Pizza with fresh cheese and mint by Bonci

At the stove at Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina

A whole pizza scattered with herbs at Seu Pizza Illuminati

A pizza with a puffed, charred crust at Seu Pizza Illuminati

A slice topped with fresh vegetables at Seu Pizza Illuminati

A trapizzino filled with stew at Trapizzino Testaccio

A pan of baked aubergine with basil at Trapizzino Testaccio

The counter at Trapizzino Testaccio

A double room beneath a decorated ceiling at BH Hotel Roma

The breakfast room at BH Hotel Roma

The lounge at BH Hotel Roma

Breakfast on the rooftop terrace at Damaso Hotel, with domes on the skyline

A room with a view of a church dome at Damaso Hotel

The bar and breakfast room at Damaso Hotel

The Presidential Suite terrace at FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino

A suite bedroom opening onto a balcony at FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino

FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino on Via Cavour at night

A room terrace looking towards the Vittoriano at H10 Palazzo Galla

Traiano Rooftop Bar at H10 Palazzo Galla

A Deluxe Rome Room at H10 Palazzo Galla

The rooftop terrace at Hotel Lunetta, beside a church dome

The lounge with its black-and-white floor at Hotel Lunetta

A double room at Hotel Lunetta

A terrace at dusk at Hotel San Anselmo

Breakfast tables in the garden at Hotel San Anselmo

The villa of Hotel San Anselmo on the Aventine

A vaulted double room at Hotel Santa Prisca

A junior suite with painted wardrobes at Hotel Santa Prisca

A comfort room at Hotel Santa Prisca

A room with herringbone parquet at Residenza Piranesi

French windows onto a balcony at Residenza Piranesi

The entrance doorway of Residenza Piranesi on Via Sistina

The lobby at Starhotels Michelangelo

Starhotels Michelangelo at dusk, with the dome of St Peter's behind

A deluxe suite at Umiltà 36

The lounge at Umiltà 36

Dandy Café at Umiltà 36

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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