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Lonely Planet | 40 pages | 01 Oct 2015 | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd | 9781743609286 | English | Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia Guides by Lonely Planet - curated guides to 8,+ cities

After an early morning at the Centro Storico's colourful Campo de' Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome market, stroll three minutes to the and cross the river via the stone footbridge, , to reach . Plants and religious shrines brighten up the streets, washing is strung up between buildings, and graffiti covers the shutters of closed bars. Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome you reach the piazza, join the locals, tourists and buskers and take a seat on the steps of the fountain — a great spot for people-watching. This lovely neighbourhood square is dominated by 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria. The Basilica di Santa Cecilia was built on top of the saint's house; in the year she supposedly survived decapitation for three days and when her tomb was opened in her body was incorrupt. Visit the crypt, admire the mosaics, and if you ring the bell the nuns will show you the last remaining Cavallini frescoes in Rome. Cross the street to Palazzo Corsinia baroque palace with a collection of Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome art by Titian and Caravaggio. Above the gardens is the Gianicolothe eighth hill of Rome. You might even catch a puppet show there. Romans and tourists flock to Trastevere to enjoy its lively nightlife: shutters are raised to reveal bars and nightclubs across the neighbourhood, trattorias fill to bursting point with eager diners, and groups gather in the streets smoking and chatting. To fuel up for the night ahead, take your pick of trattorias, pizzerias or fine dining. Opening times: many churches close around midday for a few hours, and several businesses are closed on Mondays. Getting there: Trastevere is walkable from the city centre; alternatively take tram number 8 to Viale Trastevere. Where to stay: Modern Relais Casa della Fornarina is next to Porta Settimiana and rooms offer city views and free wifi. Three-star Hotel Trastevere overlooks San Cosimato market and there are also apartments available. Louise Hanzlik. A stroll around Trastevere, a formerly working class district with a heady nightlife, will take you away from the crowds to the hidden corners of Rome. Share this story:. Rome City. View more. Read More. Related content.

Rome in detail. Start the day at the ColosseumRome's huge gladiatorial arena — try to get there early to avoid the queues. Then head over to the Palatino to poke around crumbling ruins and admire sweeping views. From the Palatino, follow on to the Roman Foruman evocative area of tumbledown temples, sprouting columns and ruined basilicas. Done Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome, enjoy great views from the Vittoriano before pushing on to the centro storico historic centre to explore its labyrinthine lanes and headline sights such as the Pantheon and . In the evening get a taste of dolce vita bar life. On day two, hit the Vatican. First up are the Vatican Museums. Recharged, jump on the metro and head over the river to check out . Plan your moves while Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome on the Spanish Stepsthen push on to the where tradition dictates you throw a coin into the water to ensure you'll return to Rome. Next, head up the hill to catch the sunset on Piazza del Quirinale in front of the presidential palace, Palazzo del Quirinale. Spend the evening in the buzzing area around Campo de' Fiori. Day three starts with a Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome to the Museo e — remember to book tickets — to marvel at amazing baroque sculpture and Renaissance masterpieces. Afterwards, wander through Villa Borghese to the Pincio Hill Gardens for some romantic rooftop views. In the afternoon, check out arty Via Margutta before heading over to where you can catch a couple Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome Caravaggios at the Basilica di . Next, dedicate some time to browsing the flagship stores and designer Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome in the upscale streets off . Over the river, the picture-perfect Trastevere neighbourhood bursts with life in the evening as locals and tourists flock to its many cafes and bars. Hotspots include Terra Satisa laid-back neighbourhood wine bar, and mellow Niji Romaa stylish spot for cool cocktails. Finish up with some shopping in the fashionable boutiques of the Monti district. Pick a wine bar or cafe from which to see out the day. Ai Tre Scalini is an ever-popular hang-out. Europe Italy Rome Itineraries Rome in detail. Itineraries Day One Ancient Rome Start the day at the ColosseumRome's huge gladiatorial arena — try to get there early to avoid the queues. Lunch Sample regional specialities at Terre e Domus. Dinner Dine on modern Italian cuisine at La Ciambella. Centro Storico In the evening get a taste of dolce vita bar life. Lunch Savour Rome's best sliced pizza at Bonci Pizzarium. Dinner Dine on creative cuisine at hip Pianostrada. Centro Storico Spend the evening in the buzzing area around Campo de' Fiori. Lunch Fill up on the vegetarian buffet at Il Margutta. Dinner Book at Dal Cavalier Gino for an authentic trattoria experience. Dinner Enjoy great wine over dinner at La Barrique.

What do see and do: Then, head down to Villa Adrianasome 5km away. Getting there: Tivoli is accessible by regular Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo metro station 50 minutes. Another option is a train from Stazione Termini to Tivoli. They depart every 15 minutes. Book your seat at trenitalia. The Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome Apostolicoalso known as the Palazzo Pontificio, opened its doors for the first time a couple of years ago and, with prior booking, you can now visit its first-floor museum and landscaped gardens. For a more refined meal, head to Castel Gandolfo and the Antico Ristorante Pagnanellia landmark restaurant offering seasonal food and dreamy views over Lago Albano. Getting there: From Rome, regular Cotral buses serve Cerveteri from Cornelia metro station 55 minutes. By car, the town is 35km north of Rome, off the A12 autostrada. Its handsome medieval lanes are a joy to explore and there are plenty of fine restaurants to try. Spectacular inside and out, the zebra-striped Duomo features a mesmerising facade and an Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome fresco cycle by Luca Signorelli depicting the Giudizio Universale. Getting there: Regular trains serve Orvieto from Rome Termini 1 hour 15 minutes. It's possible to do both in one day, but you will need to be full of energy. Frequent fast trains serve Napoli Centrale from Stazione Termini 1 hour 15 minutes. Done there, continue onto Piazza della Signoria, where you can Lonely Planet Make My Day Rome Florence's lavish town hall, Palazzo Vecchioand come face to face with Renaissance masterpieces at the Galleria degli Uffizi. Best day trips from Rome. Duncan Garwood. With so much to see in Romeit can be hard to tear yourself away from the city. Further afield, FlorenceNaples and Pompeii are all within day-trip range of the Italian capital. The best road trips in Italy. This article was first published Decemberlast updated March Share this story:. Places from this story Rome Italy City. Lazio Italy Region. Florence Italy City. Naples Italy City. View more. Read More. Related content.