Rome

The largest amphitheater ever built, this 2,000-year-old icon once held 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests. Its imposing ruins remain Rome's most powerful symbol.

Home to one of the world's greatest art collections, culminating in the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling fresco painted between 1508 and 1512.

Rome's most famous Baroque fountain, where tradition says tossing a coin ensures your return to the Eternal City. It collects roughly 3,000 euros daily for charity.

The best-preserved ancient Roman building, featuring the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. Its oculus opens to the sky, flooding the marble interior with light.

Rome's most charming neighborhood, with ivy-covered medieval buildings, cobblestone alleys, and an unbeatable dining scene. Best experienced during a sunset passeggiata.

The political heart of ancient Rome, where senators debated and triumphal processions marched. The ruins of temples, arches, and basilicas evoke the grandeur of the Republic.

A grand Baroque square built on the ruins of an ancient Roman stadium. Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers anchors this lively gathering place for artists and visitors.

Rome's beloved local food market, where authentic Roman street food meets artisan produce. Try supplì, porchetta panini, and fresh pasta at family-run stalls.

An intimate museum housing masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael within a stunning 17th-century villa. Reservations are essential for this jewel-box gallery.

A monumental stairway of 135 steps connecting the Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church. A storied meeting point that has drawn poets and travelers for centuries.