If you only have one day in Rome, these are the top attractions to maximize your time:
Morning:
1. Colosseum
• Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
• Cost: €16
• Highlight: Start with a visit to this iconic ancient amphitheater.
• Travel: Metro Line B to Colosseo (€1.50)
• Breakfast (Quick Option): Bar Amore (€5-€10)
• Address: Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
2. Roman Forum
• Address: Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Cost: Included with Colosseum ticket
• Highlight: Explore the heart of ancient Rome.
• Travel: Walk from the Colosseum.
Lunch
• Budget Option: La Carbonara (€15-€25)
• Address: Via Panisperna, 214, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
• Luxury Option: Ristorante Aroma (€100+)
• Address: Via Labicana, 125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Afternoon:
3. Piazza Navona
• Address: Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Baroque architecture and lively atmosphere.
• Travel: Bus #75 from Roman Forum to Piazza Navona (Approx. €1.50).
4. Pantheon
• Address: Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Marvel at this ancient temple turned church.
• Travel: Bus 64 (€1.50)
5. Trevi Fountain
• Address: Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Toss a coin for good luck.
• Travel: Walk from the Pantheon.
Dinner
• Quick Option: Pizzeria Baffetto (€10-€20)
• Address: Via del Governo Vecchio, 114, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Luxury Option: La Pergola (€200+)
• Address: Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101, 00136 Roma RM, Italy
Hotel Recommendation:
Grand Hotel Plaza: This is one of my most favorite hotels in the world... the staircase has a giant full size lion at the base... carved out of marble. To the left is a huge ballroom and the rooms are huge and well appointed, with many opening to a center courtyard. This place is stunning and it is centrally located
Or... you can find your own favorite place here:
Annual Events in Paris to Consider:
• Carnevale An 8-day festival that takes place before Lent and is a time of joy and celebration in Rome
• Rome Marathon A marathon that takes place in March or April and is surrounded by art, history, and architecture
• The Pantheon A visit to the Pantheon on April 21st at noon to see the sunlight illuminate the entrance