Rome

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

Enduring osteria that encourages customers to graffiti its walls, with menu of classic Roman dishes.

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

Tucked-away piazza cafe/bar drawing bohemians & locals with its shabby-chic interior & glass atrium.

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

Simple, compact eatery where wall graffiti is encouraged, dedicated to classic Roman fare.

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.

Fashionable cocktail bar serving drinks & light bites amid intimate surroundings.

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

Stylish wine cellar in a 15th-century building, for refined pasta & meat dishes, plus tasting menus.

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.