Italy’s capital is brimming with history – around practically every corner you’ll find a centuries-old church, a baroque fountain or a relic from Ancient Rome. The historic heart of the city (the centro storico) is simple to navigate on foot, so you can easily wander from the Pantheon to the Piazza Navona, or the Spanish Steps to the Santa Maria del Popolo Church.
Across the snaking Tiber River you’ve got Vatican City (home to the cavernous St. Peter’s Basilica, treasure-trove museums and the frescoed Sistine Chapel), plus the artsy neighbourhood of Trastevere, where cobbled lanes are lined with candlelit trattorias, ivy-draped townhouses and standing-room-only wine bars.
Pretty city parks like the Villa Borghese and Parco Savello are spot on for afternoons of relaxation – the former boasts a boating lake, sun-dappled lawns and a sculpture-filled museum, while the latter features a tree-studded terrace with standout views across the city.
