Things to Do in Rome

Pig out on some Pizza
One of the best parts of visiting Rome is the opportunity to indulge in an endless orgy of delicious pizzas, pastas and focaccias. You will not even have to go looking for restaurants, just stop by any of the hundreds of kiosks lining metro stations, streets and piazzas, point out at what you like, get a good helping, and just dig in on the go. Exploring roam is hungry business and you will always have a suitable gastronomical reward waiting for you around the corner!

Pay homage to the Masters

The Eternal City is the birthplace of countless artistic and architectural maestros and the museums, cathedrals and Gallerias in Rome are bursting at the seams with masterpieces. Michalangelo, Boticelli, Raphael and Da Vinci will keep you speechless while Bramante and his counterparts will do their best at stealing away your breath.

View the Colosseum by Night

The Colosseum remains the favorite part of Rome for many an awed visitor but few make the effort tno come back for a second look after dark. Bathed in an orange glow, the Colosseum by night takes on a different kind of enchantment and will whisper tales of its former splendor and glory with all those who will take the time to listen. The spell-binding Colosseum by night is one of the top things to do in Rome.

Greet the Pope

Well, you may not be able to greet him, but you could wave out and hope he notices. Join the thousands of visitors attending his Wednesday morning audience in St. Peter’s square and you will realize that he is definitely in a class of his own. In Italy, there are stars, there are VIPs and then there is the Pope.

Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain

It’s hard to say goodbye to a city like Rome but one toss of a coin can guarantees you a visit back. Join the hundreds of tourists doing just that at the Trevi Fountain and even if you do not believe in the legend, it makes for a great picture and a story. And also, make that two coins if you are looking for your soul mate and three if you’d like wedding bells in the near future. This is an important thing to do in Rome before you leave the city.

Lounge in an elegant Piazza

It is said that the best museum in Rome is the city itself. And no place in town showcases the city quite like its Piazzas. Choose from among Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza del Popolo and several others, settle down at a outdoor café and watch the street artists at work, the touristic hoards walking by, stall keepers peddling their wares and possibly a musician plucking on his instrument, all in the foreground of a magnificent architectural backdrop.

Cool down with a Gelato

To beat the summer heat, stop by any of the famous Italian gelato parlors to sample some of the most delicious ice-cream you will ever encounter. The choice of flavors can be quite bewildering so be prepared for several rounds before your summer thirst feels ready to be quenched!