Arts & Culture
The Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest Cathedral among the four Papal Basilicas or major basilicas of Rome and the oldest and most important church in the West.
www.vatican.va
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Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
4 Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoThe Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest Cathedral among the four Papal Basilicas or major basilicas of Rome and the oldest and most important church in the West.
www.vatican.va
The Scala Sancta are a set of 28 white marble steps. They are the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during the Passion
117 locals recommend
Holy Stairs
14 Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoThe Scala Sancta are a set of 28 white marble steps. They are the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during the Passion
The Lateran Palace, formally the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran, formally the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateran_Palace
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Lateranense Palace
Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoThe Lateran Palace, formally the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran, formally the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateran_Palace
The Colosseum is the largest elliptical amphitheatre of the Roman Empirean in the centre of the city. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.
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Colosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoThe Colosseum is the largest elliptical amphitheatre of the Roman Empirean in the centre of the city. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.
2000 years of history. Spectacular mosaics and frescoes.
http://www.basilicasanclemente.com/
292 locals recommend
Basilica of San Clemente
95 Via Labicana2000 years of history. Spectacular mosaics and frescoes.
http://www.basilicasanclemente.com/
The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua on Via Merulana is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, built for the Order of Friars Minor.
Saint Antonio Da Padova
124 Via MerulanaThe Church of Saint Anthony of Padua on Via Merulana is a Roman Catholic titular church in Rome, built for the Order of Friars Minor.
The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
169 locals recommend
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
10 Piazza di S. Croce in GerusalemmeThe Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
The complex of the basilica with its two courtyards, the fortified Cardinal Palace with the Saint Silvester Chapel, and the monastery with its cosmatesque cloister is built in a silent and green part.
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Santi Quattro Coronati
20 Via dei SS. QuattroThe complex of the basilica with its two courtyards, the fortified Cardinal Palace with the Saint Silvester Chapel, and the monastery with its cosmatesque cloister is built in a silent and green part.
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, were the second largest Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla.
397 locals recommend
Baths of Caracalla
Viale delle Terme di CaracallaThe Baths of Caracalla in Rome, were the second largest Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla.
Food Scene
One of the three pub and Italian restaurants open from 7AM untill 5AM.
Great food (one of the best Carbonara Pasta of all the city), beers, wines, cocktails, grill...
28 locals recommend
Merulana Cafè
138 Via MerulanaOne of the three pub and Italian restaurants open from 7AM untill 5AM.
Great food (one of the best Carbonara Pasta of all the city), beers, wines, cocktails, grill...
Small and cozy, but with a big terrace under the Aurelian Walls, this Bar is one of the most picturesque in Rome.
You can drink a real Espresso or enjoy an Italian Spritz.
Piazzale Appio, 9
9 Piazzale AppioSmall and cozy, but with a big terrace under the Aurelian Walls, this Bar is one of the most picturesque in Rome.
You can drink a real Espresso or enjoy an Italian Spritz.
Shopping
One of the biggest shop center in Rome.
5 floors of Italian fashion, dresses, perfumes, glasses, bags, books, bar, disco...
http://www.coin.it/stores/roma-p-le-appio-7
20 locals recommend
Piazzale Appio
Piazzale AppioOne of the biggest shop center in Rome.
5 floors of Italian fashion, dresses, perfumes, glasses, bags, books, bar, disco...
http://www.coin.it/stores/roma-p-le-appio-7
Sightseeing
The Via Sannio Market has some interesting vendors. I also think they have the cheapest prices in Rome. Here you can find some great vintage clothing and accessories. Besides vintag also new item.
34 locals recommend
Via Sannio
Via SannioThe Via Sannio Market has some interesting vendors. I also think they have the cheapest prices in Rome. Here you can find some great vintage clothing and accessories. Besides vintag also new item.
Beautiful gardens near the Aurelian Walls.
A small bistrot and a beautiful panorama, expecially during the sunset.
16 locals recommend
Giardini di via Carlo Felice
Viale CastrenseBeautiful gardens near the Aurelian Walls.
A small bistrot and a beautiful panorama, expecially during the sunset.
Drinks & Nightlife
Via Albalonga, 7
7 Via AlbalongaThe best Tiramisù in all the Holy City.
One of the best handmade icecreams in the City. Here you can find the classics but some particular mixes too. Try Otello!
Via Magna Grecia, 25
25 Via MagnagreciaOne of the best handmade icecreams in the City. Here you can find the classics but some particular mixes too. Try Otello!
Everything Else
Roma Termini station
40 Via Giovanni GiolittiTermini Station
Essentials
Simply Market - SMA
Supermarket very well organised, some stuff is expensive, but in general a very nice supermarket experience. If late during the day, watch for the “reduced items”.
Via dei Laterani
Via dei LateraniSimply Market - SMA
Supermarket very well organised, some stuff is expensive, but in general a very nice supermarket experience. If late during the day, watch for the “reduced items”.