It’s safe to say Rome’s Pantheon has stood the test of time…literally. Although the site's use for religious rites dates as far back as 750 BC, we can …
Ostia Antica: Easy, Must-do Day Trip From Rome
The fascinating archeological site Ostia Antica is only 15 miles southwest of central Rome. Yet, delightfully, most tourists don't even know it …
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Frigidarium Proves Not All Gelato Shops are Equal
In Rome, you don’t find the gelato…the gelato finds you! But seriously: No matter where you turn in the Eternal City, you’re bound to run across …
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The Sistine Chapel Exactly as Michelangelo Intended
No matter where you go in Rome or the Vatican, you’re not far from a Michelangelo masterpiece. Although the Pietà, Moses and Piazza del Campidoglio …
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Rome Has a Jewish Ghetto and It’s Intriguing
Everyone knows Rome is the epicenter of the Catholic faith. But the Italian capital also claims Europe's oldest Jewish Ghetto, located along the Tiber …
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Baths of Caracalla: Roman Ruins Without the Ruinous Crowds
It’s no secret the Ancient Romans loved a good bath. Indeed, we probably wouldn’t have spas today had it not been for those hot-water-worshipping …
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Catacombs of Priscilla: Rome’s Alternative Catacombs
Feeling drained from the Roman heat? No sweat! Take a trip to northern Rome and explore the “cool” (both literal and figurative) Catacombs of …
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How (and Why) to Splurge at the Vatican
One of the most highly trafficked tourist destinations in Rome, attracting more than 20,000 tourists a day in summertime, go ahead and budget for a …
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From Rome to Pompeii in Just a Day
With roughly 2.5 million visitors every year, the archeological site Pompeii is easily one of Italy’s top tourist draws. And good news travelers: It’s …
How to Book Rome’s Top Attractions in Advance
Lines. Lines. Lines. If you don't book ahead or utilize the Roma Pass, then your impression of Rome's top sights will be just that: Lines. Don’t waste …
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Roma Pass: Required for Serious Sightseeing in Rome
I'm a big fan of European city and museum passes. While not all are created equally, generally speaking, city passes like the Roma Pass save you time, …
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Rome travel tips: When is the best time to visit Rome?
I'm often asked when to go to Rome, the best time to visit Rome, the Eternal City. It depends, of course, for reasons I go into below. But read on …
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