Wow I love the Campo de Fiori. The name means the field of flowers, because it used to be a field…read moreof flowers and vegetable gardens here before it became this square. Unfortunately from the 16th to 19th century this place became a public execution site. Yikes. The most famous execution was Giordano Bruno in 1600, in which there is now a statue in his honor for freedom of thought. Happy thoughts, happy thoughts. Pass forward to present day. This area is lively with the open air markets where you can find vendors selling produce, flowers, spices, cheese, and artisanal goods. My boyfriend and I came here to explore the live market and also to look for souvenirs to bring home. The vendors here are really aggressive and I would have enjoyed it more if they gave me space to look instead of hound me to buy buy buy. Like chill dude can I look at what I'm buying. Sigh. We were here til closing time and even get to see how the vendors efficiently and quickly packed up their stalls and belongings to wrap up for the day. And of course... a great area to enjoy some gelato.

We're at Campo de' Fiori, Rome's oldest market and possibly the most enthusiastic display of…read moretourist traps per square meter. Once a site for public executions (Bruno's brooding statue still watches over), it now specializes in overpriced pasta and garlic braids. It's more performance art than produce. Vendors heckle, truffle oil flows freely, and yes, someone will try to sell you limoncello in a boot. I walked through as part of a food tour, which felt like the right way to enjoy the chaos, briefly, and with snacks elsewhere. Not the best market in Rome, but definitely the most theatrical.

A huge, beautiful park with innumerable interesting features. It has statues, a pond, restaurants,…read moresmall shops with coffee and gelato. Also, you can find a horse-riding ring, an obelisk and a carousel. There is a lovely spot that overlooks Piazza Del Popolo and St Peter's. Definitely worth a visit!

Built on the will of Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the late 1500s, Parco Villa Borghese (also…read morecalled Villa Pinciana) was the private garden and vineyard.  Since 1901, this heart-shaped, English-style public park has covered almost 200 acres, making it the city's "green lung," full of lush trees, monuments, gardens, and statues. My partner, our friends, family member, and I were fortunate to visit on a really clear, sunny day during our golf cart tour in September.  From the observation point on the western edge, the Terrace of the Pincio overlooks the Piazza del Popolo extending to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, making a unique and stunning panorama in the world. It deserves to be seen, especially for the sunset!

This charming little piazza was up the street from our Airbnb in the Monti neighborhood of Rome. It…read moreis furnished with the requisite fountain and neighborhood church. For such a small piazza, it is replete with restaurants.

After touring Colosseum, my family walked around places to find good restaurant, and we found this…read moresmall place. We chose variety of pizza, and everything was so delicious. Pizza dough was so crispy, and toppings were tasty. Goat cheese, Prosciutto, vegetables.. Amazing. Beer was cheap.

Saw this place on TikTok and decided to check it out. They have a cute little pond that you can…read morepaddle on. It's a good price 5 euro), but alas there was a long wait that day (Saturday afternoon). It was still fun to watch the birds and listen to some local musicians 2025 #64

Major works of art here! Do not miss! Beautiful grounds ! Great park in the city! Inside the…read moreGalleria, Caravaggio, Rafeal, Titan, etc!!!!

If Ostia town is crammed with well-crafted but pricey beach resorts, there's a superior option…read morewhich is actually free beyond the dunes of Castel Fusano. Eight gated beach areas, with free changing rooms and bathrooms, and the possibility to rent umbrellas and deckchairs, known as the Cancelli, comprise an ideal alternative. The eighth Cancello, known as Bud Beach, is by far my favourite. Boasting an extensive free beach area, this beach is ideal for groups of friends and families. Bring your own umbrella and towel and it's practically a free day out. Cancello 8 also has a charming bar area with swings round the edge (for adults!). The bathrooms are prrtty clean and the atmosphere is relaxed. When the sea's clean there's nowhere better to be.

Lovely and peaceful place to sit on the Appian Way- under ancient olive trees you can enjoy a…read morecoffee, or chocolate or tea. They've also got food and pastries. It's gorgeous out here- it feels so far away from Rome, but it isn't. Enjoy the ruins, walk the Appia Antica, and then stop here to refresh yourself. 2 espressos and a chocolate were 7 euro- not cheap- but location, location, location! It's gorgeous.

Excellent location and mostly locals. This is a perfect lit stop while biking or walking the via…read moreappia. Don't come here for the food, the gelato and most other things are premade. Order a coffee or a drink and enjoy the scenery, people, and ambiance.

Heart of the Trastevere, this piazza is perhaps Rome's loveliest location at nighttime even in the…read morecity that is famed for its beautiful night scenery. After the sun is down, the jolly crowd, both locals and tourists, are out celebrating and enjoying the moment. Even if you are just passing through, it's hard not to feel the festive and happy mood that is so infectious throughout this ancient church's piazza! No night in Rome is complete without a stroll in the Centro Storico or Trastevere, and Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is the perfect nexus to start your Trastevere exploration! Walk through to your next destinations or simply join in the crowd to watch the street performers and sit on the fountain steps to people-watch. Choose how you want to feel the Roman spirit in this beautiful piazza. If you haven't yet, perhaps you will finally see that Rome's true charms do not belong solely in monuments like the Colosseum but in the very people who reside or visit here that celebrate life together in squares especially like this.

My favorite local piazza while staying in Trastevere!…read more It faces the beautiful and one of Roma's oldest churches (Santa Maria de Trastevere). I would take my walks here every morning and there would be no one (just the street cleaner every morning). By lunch time it would be bustling with people hanging out by the centre fountain. By night time there would be musicians, artists (gathering a crowd), entertainment buskers and everyone using it as a meeting place or communal hang out spot. It really represents the life of people in Italy in a very nice relaxing way! There are restaurants that surround the piazza and merchants selling their jewellery or art. A wonderful place to come day or night, to meet up with friends or just to relax and enjoy the sights and spectacles of Trastevere!

Piazza at the base of the Spanish Steps featuring an obelisk, a church and a sprawling shopping…read morearea that goes for kilometers. The shopping area also has restaurants and hotels. They had some Christmas decorations here during the holidays. This is a walkable distance to Piazza del Popolo.

Great way to see and experience Roma! The square is buzzing with people luxurious shops and history…read moreall at once! It's a lot of steps but worth the trip and effort to experience at least once! Lotsa of shopping at high end stores. Picturesque cafes for rest spread throughout and lots of GOOD people watching!