Discover Rome with Bert
Highlight from the guide
Villa Medici The French Academy in Rome, on the shoulder of the Pincio above Piazza di Spagna. The street front gives nothing away; you come round the side and the garden façade is the one that was meant to be seen — Roman reliefs set straight into the plaster, two small towers, an obelisk and a box parterre running out in front of it. Come for the gardens rather than whatever is hanging in the rooms, and go up to the terrace at the top before you leave. Keep reading ↗ Locanda Coronari One of my go-to places after a visit to the Musei Vaticani. Every time I have eaten here with friends and family the service has been fast and on point. They do the Roman classics, and we have never really explored outside that menu — there has never been a reason to. The desserts are particularly good. I like how much room the place has, too, which is not something you often get around here. Keep reading ↗ MAXXI Italy’s museum of twenty-first century art, in a Zaha Hadid building put up inside an old barracks. The exhibitions change and are not always great, but the building is worth the trip on its own. Ponte Milvio is ten minutes away if you want to make an afternoon of it. Keep reading ↗
Let’s plan your trip to Rome
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The whole guide, the map and this week’s events — on your phone.
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Roman Icons
A shortlist of the Roman icons I love and I recommend to friends and family visiting the city.
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Art & Museums
Rome has more museums than anyone can manage. These are the ones I would pick.
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Food & Drink
Where I actually eat and drink. Nothing here is on the list because it is famous.
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Shops & Services
My shortlist of bookstores, shops and useful local services and apps for Rome.
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Off the Beaten Path
These places and experiences do not always make the usual list. They are the ones I recommend most, if you have the time.
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