Date Night in Rome

Villa Borghese

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

Roman Forum

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

Largo di Torre Argentina

Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

Palazzo dello Sport - Roma

Originally built for the 1960 Olympics, this circular event venue hosts large sports events & shows.

Tonnarello

Casual stop for pasta, meatballs & other simple Roman dishes, plus patio seating & acoustic guitar.

Parco della Caffarella

Protected, dog-friendly park with many archaeological ruins, plus a bird hide & biking/hiking paths.

Mouth of Truth

Carving of man's face on ancient manhole cover, a popular attraction due to the myth attached to it.

Capitoline Museums

Classical Roman, Greek & Egyptian sculptures & Renaissance art in Michelangelo-designed palaces.

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Renowned collection of 19th- & 20th-century art, including work by Canova, Modigliani & Van Gogh.

Camillo a Piazza Navona

Coffee, cocktails, burgers & classic plates in a quaint restaurant with a charming plaza terrace.

Mercato Centrale

Benso 215

Italian plates & wine served in a polished bistro with brick arches, old-school accents & a terrace.

Auditorium Parco della Musica

Futuristic concert complex with 3 pod-like auditoriums for arts events, plus an archeology museum.

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

National museum of contemporary art & architecture in eye-catching, Zaha Hadid-designed building.

Galleria Borghese

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

Tira e Molla Roma

Classic cooking & cocktails served in an old-world property that has 2 courtyards & a cool vibe.

Giardino degli Aranci

Secluded public square with fragrant orange trees, medieval walls & views over the city & Tiber.

Ristoro Della Salute

Relaxed restaurant serving pizza, pasta & other traditional mains, plus cocktails & breakfast.

Villa Doria Pamphili

Landscaped park on ancient noble Roman estate, with open-air concerts, nature trails & fountain.

The Park of the Aqueducts

Protected parkland with a Roman aqueduct & ancient archaeological sites, plus a former mill.