Rainy Day in Rome

Roman Forum

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

Shopping Mall Porta di Roma

Expansive, contemporary mall featuring global retail shops, restaurants, a cinema & grocery store.

Benso 215

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

Scuderie del Quirinale

18th-century carriage & stable house converted to host regular & varied art exhibits.

MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Art

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

Capitoline Museums

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

Tonnarello San Pietro

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

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

Palazzo dello Sport - Roma

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

Galleria Borghese

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

Mercato Centrale

ANTICA ENOTECA RISTORANTE -WINE BAR

Rustic bar with a wooden counter, frescoes & a high ceiling, plus a large stock of Italian wines.

Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali

Roman shopping center with preserved forums, great hall markets & archaeological exhibits.

Musei di Villa Torlonia

Elegant villa housing exhibits of past resident, Mussolini, with an art museum in its formal garden.

Camillo a Piazza Navona

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

Auditorium Parco della Musica

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

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

Neo-Renaissance palace with a classical art collection including sculptures, mosaics & gold jewelry.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

Landmark building with a cinema, auditorium & multifunctional hall, plus cafe/restaurant & bookshop.

Cloister of Bramante

Cultural space hosting rotating exhibitions of classical art in a Donato Bramante-designed cloister.

Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini

Baroque palace with renowned collection of artworks by Tintoretto, El Greco, Caravaggio & more.