| If you're planning a trip to Rome, first let me say: I'm | | | | you can nip into Salotto42 for an aperitif – it's |
| jealous! Then let me offer the following | | | | located just across the Piezza di Pietra |
| recommendations for things to do. | | | | 6. |
| 1. | | | | Then after that...visit the Pantheon for free! |
| Pizza! You can't go to Italy without eating pizza, but | | | | 7. |
| you have to do it right. Head over to Roscioli, a | | | | Take in the view: the highest point in the city in Lo |
| third-generation pizzeria making great Italian food the | | | | Zodiaco, which offers a 180 degree view over Rome. |
| way it should be. If you want to head there for dinner, | | | | Take a few points for the monoculars or bring your |
| remember to book in advance or be prepared to wait, | | | | own pair and watch the city go by! |
| as the place is popular. Service is, however, quick and | | | | 8. |
| friendly, and the selection of snacks and wines are | | | | Dance the night away: in Rome's hippest club, Micca. |
| superb. | | | | Located underground in what used to be a huge wine |
| 2. | | | | cellar, this place is very chic and a great way to get a |
| Visit the Vatican Museums free of charge on the last | | | | flavour of the local nightlife and clubbing scene. If you're |
| Sunday of every month, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the | | | | not so much of a dancer though, perhaps La Cabala |
| last admission is at 12:30 p.m.). | | | | would be more to your taste. Comprised of three |
| 3. | | | | levels: a lounge, a piano bar and a club, it has a stunning |
| Pray for Salvation: Maybe not, but churches are indeed | | | | location in a historic building overlooking the |
| everywhere in Rome. According to Wikipedia, there | | | | Lungotevere |
| are over 900 of them! The majority are free of | | | | 9. |
| charge and one of the most spectacular is the Four | | | | Picnic like your life depends on it: you're spoilt for |
| Rome Basilicas of San Giovanni in Laterano, Saint Paul. | | | | choice! Walk through the dreamy Borghese Gardens, |
| 4. | | | | settle down in Villa Ada or picnic with family and |
| Quench your thirst: No need for bottled water here! | | | | friends in Villa Pamphili. |
| Just take a drink from any fountain as you pass by for | | | | 10. |
| a refreshing treat. | | | | Drink like the locals: the Etabli aperitif bar is beautiful |
| 5. | | | | and very popular amongst locals. Head over after 7pm |
| Take a trip back in time: and visit the Tempio di | | | | to experience the romantic atmosphere, the |
| Adriano (Temple of Hadrian). Set of many a | | | | welcoming buzz of locals and the delicious finger food |
| Hollywood film, this relic from the past is situated | | | | and drinks. What a great way to say good bye to a |
| between the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Afterwards | | | | fabulous city! |