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Several years past its third millennium mark, the warmest of European capitals is more captivating than ever. Rome’s dramatic physique, from her majestic antiquities to her sinuous baroque curves, has been thrown into even higher relief by a modern trend that has made its presence felt in a major way: in hotels, restaurants, and shops that have adopted a more current, international aesthetic. Traditionalists needn’t worry, however—Rome is still very much enamored of her past, and you can find old-school establishments all over town if you know where to look. While the Colosseum and the Vatican still loom large in the skyline and identity of Rome, you’ll discover the true soul of the city away from the big sights—in neighborhood coffee bars and trattorias, and from riders of Vespas exchanging boisterous greetings while passing on cobblestone backstreets. For a city this stylish and accomplished, Rome’s remarkable accessibility, even for first-time or short-term visitors, is her most generous asset.
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Weekday mornings mixing with salt-of-the-earth Romani dei Roma at Testaccio’s covered produce market.
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Walking around the base of Monte Testaccio—an eye- popping slice of rural life right in the city, where goats graze above clubs that blast techno by night. (It’s also an archaeological site of an ancient Roman amphora dump.)
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Exploring the “new” Monti (formerly ancient Rome’s red-light district) by browsing cutting-edge fashion boutiques on Via Leonina or getting your hair blown out at fab salon Contesta Rock on Via degli Zingari.
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Where to Stay
Albergo del Sole al Biscione
The oldest inn in the city, in a rambling, ocher-washed 15th-century palazzo off lively Campo dei
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Antico Caffe della Pace
A sophisticated crowd frequents the oldest Roman café, run by Brothers Piero and Mario Serafini. ...
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Antica Erboristeria
Rome's oldest herbalist sells a vast selection of teas stored in wooden drawers beneath its origi
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Tourist resources for Rome
www.romaturismo.com: The multilingual official site of the Rome tourism board has downloadable maps and brochures, lots of information on exhibitions, concerts, and other cultural happenings, and t... More
Watching your wallet in Rome – figuratively and literally
No visit to Rome should be a litany of admission-charging sights or expensive restaurants, especially in the age of the weak dollar. Besides a few key museums, most of Rome’s greatest assets are av... More
Getting Around Rome
Rome is compact enough so that you can cover most distances on your own two (comfortably shod) feet. When that cobblestone reflexology gets to be too much, the city’s public transportation network ... More
Getting to Rome
Air Travel and Transfers: Rome’s main airport, Leonardo da Vinci, a.k.a. “Fiumicino,” is served by most major international airlines, including American, Continental, Delta, and Northwest. The fixe... More
When to go to Rome
For all-around enjoyment, mild April, cobalt-skied May and October, and sunny June and September are the best times to be in Rome. From June through the end of August, Rome can be ovenlike, but the... More