“Night doesn't fall in Rome; it rises from the city's heart, from the gloomy little alleys and courtyards where the sun never gets much more than a brief look-in, and then, like the mist from the Tiber, it creeps over the rooftops and spreads up into the hills.” Caroline Llewellyn
The cliché “cradle of Western civilisation” is still apt for Rome. Along with Ancient Greece and Charlemagne, the city is one of our most important ancestors. From language to literature, and philosophy to law, Rome is everywhere, even if we don’t see it.
So no visit here is complete without seeing the remnants of Empire: the Pantheon, the Forum, and the Colosseum. But a modern city is also here to be discovered. In 15,000 restaurants, and cafés on every corner, you can enjoy Italy’s most successful export: food and drink. Sights such as the Sistine Chapel and Villa Borghese Gardens speak to Rome’s more recent history as a cultural spring, with traditions in art, music, and architecture. Cultural icons such as Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini have all called the city home at some point.
The excellent weather all year round makes Rome an ideal city for long days out and exploration on foot: maybe the best way to discover any new place.
Looking to escape the heat of the Eternal City? Descend into the Catacombs of...
The Centre of the Catholic World and Home to 9 Miles Worth of Masterpieces
Come and visit the Capitoline Museums to see wonderful masterpieces of art...
Amongst the most important masterpieces on display, there are the big names...
Visit the National Etruscan Museum to learn about Italy’s origins!
Don't miss out on one of the city's most legendary collections of painting...
The National Gallery of Ancient Art contains some of the finest art in Rome!
Come and visit the Museum of the Venice Palace to be fascinated with history!
Visit the Altemps Palace to be immersed in historical and cultural masterpieces!
This museum is devoted to promoting and preserving ancient Roman civilization.
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme is home to some of the world’s most valuable art...
The Carlo Bilotti Museum which has a collection of notable contemporary art,...
The Colonna Gallery is a very complex, intricate, and beautiful art gallery.