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Central Rome
topSights
Trevi Fountain
Piazza di Trevi, Rome
Legend has it, a visitor who throws a coin into the Fontana di Trevi is guaranteed to return to Rome. True or not, whimsical statues of Neptune and frocking sea creatures make this grand fountain worth seeing.
Column of Marcus Aurelius
Piazza Colonna, Rome
A monument erected after the death of Marcus Aurelius in AD 180 to commemorate his triumphs over barbarian tribes.
Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda, Rome
+39 (06) 6830 0230
Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:30pm; Sun 9am-6pm
Public holidays 9am-1pm
Closed to visitors during Mass on Sun at 10:30am
Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25
Rebuilt by Hadrian around AD 120, Rome's best-preserved ancient temple is a marvel of Roman engineering. The circular opening, or ocululs, in the center of the dome is a symbolic link between earth and heaven. Try to visit the Pantheon during a rain storm to witness rain pouring down in a perfect circle.
Minerva Obelisk
Piazza della Minerva
Bernini designed Rome's most charming monument, mounting an Egyptian obelisk on top of a marble elephant. It's meaning – only a robust intelligence can uphold solid wisdom.
Piazza Navona
This captivating piazza owes its oval shape to the grandstand of an ancient stadium. Today, its fountains and palazzos are rich in Baroque splendor. Lined with cafes and bustling with street entertainers, it's a lovely place to soak up the atmosphere of Rome.
topMarkets
Piazza Campo dei Fiori
Each morning, vendors fill this square with stalls selling seafood, cheese, produce, and the flowers that give the square its name. Surrounding streets are lined with tiny shops. The central sad statue is Giordano Bruno, burnt at the stake for heresy in 1600 by the Inquisition. There's no market on Sundays.
topRestaurants
Fortunato Al Pantheon
traditional Roman, seafoodVia del Pantheon 55, Rome
+39 (06) 679 2788
Mon-Sat 12-3pm, 7-11:30pm
Closed Sun
Closed Aug 15-30
Hostaria dell'Orso
Via dei Soldati 25c, Rome
+39 (06) 68301192
Mon-Sat 8pm-1am
Closed Sun
Reservations required
Reservations: info@hdo.it
In a 16th century palace near Piazza Navona. Renowned chef Gualtiero Marchesi.
Pizzeria Baffetto
Via del Governo Vecchio 114, Rome
Near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon
+39 (06) 686 1617
Daily 6:30pm-1am
Closed Aug 12-31
Reservations not accepted
Tre Scalini
dessertPiazza Navona 28-32, Rome
+39 (06) 687 9148
Sun-Tues Thu-Fri 10am-midnight; Sat 10am-3am
Closed Wed
Closed Jan
Specialty is tartufo, a rich, creamy ice cream drenched in chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream. You may want to order to-go as sitting at a table will double the price.
La Rosetta
fishVia della Rosetta 8, Rome
At Piazza della Maddalena
+39 (06) 686 1002, +39 (06) 68 30 8841
Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner
Closed Aug
Reservations required
Reservations: booking@larosetta.com
Dress code: casual elegant, no shorts
Ristorante Clemente alla Maddalena
pasta, traditional ItalianPiazza della Maddalena 4, Rome
+39 (06) 683 3633, +39 (06) 689 3073
Wed-Mon 12:30-3pm, 7:30-11pm
Closed all day Tues, closed Wed for lunch
Closed two weeks in Aug and three weeks in Jan
Reservations recommended
Reservations: info@clementeallamaddalena.it
Inside a 16th century building
Il Convivio Troiani
international, RomanVicolo dei Soldati 31, Rome
+39 (06) 686 9432
Tues-Sat 8-11pm
Reservations required
Reservations: info@ilconviviotroiani.com
Couples night out. Not suitable for kids. Michelin star.
topShopping
Berte
Piazza Navona 107-111, Rome
+39 (06) 687 5011
Kids will love this toy shop!
Il Collezionista
Via dei Coronari 198, Rome
At Piazza Navona
+39 (06) 689 3223
Miniature lead soldiers and cars
topSuggested Itinerary
As the main sights are some distance apart, we used our driver/guide wisely, parking close to each attraction and exploring the surrounding neighborhood on foot before moving on.