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Plan your trip to Rome
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Start freeRome is a city where every corner is living history — from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, with unforgettable Italian food and lanes built thousands of years ago. Here's everything you need to plan the perfect trip to Rome — and build it in a tap with Vagga.
Top sights
The Colosseum
Rome's iconic amphitheater. Book ahead to skip the line.
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
The heart of ancient Rome, right by the Colosseum.
Trevi Fountain
Toss a coin to guarantee your return. Best early in the morning.
Vatican & St. Peter's Basilica
Michelangelo's dome and the museums. Modest dress code.
The Pantheon
A remarkably preserved Roman temple with an open-sky dome.
Piazza di Spagna & Spanish Steps
A lively square for an evening stroll and shopping.
Things to do
Trastevere food tour
A picturesque neighborhood with the best of Roman cooking.
Italian pasta workshop
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch.
Day trip to Pompeii
A city frozen in time, about two hours from Rome.
Sunset from Janiculum Hill
The finest view over Rome — and it's free.
Where to eat
Cacio e pepe
Classic Roman pasta with pecorino and black pepper.
Pizza al taglio
Pizza by the slice, sold by weight — perfect for a quick lunch.
Supplì
Fried rice ball with a molten cheese center.
Real gelato
Look for an artisanal gelateria, not an industrial one.
Best time to visit
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October): pleasant weather and fewer crowds. July–August is hot and busy; December is cool but magical.
Sample itinerary
Day 1
Ancient Rome — Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, evening at Piazza Navona.
Day 2
The Vatican — St. Peter's Basilica and the museums, afternoon in Trastevere.
Day 3
City center — Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and gelato to finish.
Good to know
How many days do you need in Rome?
Three days cover the main sights; four to five for a more relaxed pace.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Yes — for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. It saves hours of queuing.
What's the currency in Rome?
The euro (EUR). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
How do you get around?
Central Rome is great on foot; there's also a metro, trams and buses.
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