as the celebrated Opera Theatre, the private apartments of Princess Isabelle at the Colonna Gallery and the antique Biblioteca Casanatense are well worth a visit. The National Gallery and MAXXI are must-see destinations for contemporary art fans, while the city’s varied architecture is also easily accessible – no more so than in the business district, which was originally designed as the site for the 1942 World’s Fair and is home to buildings inspired by antique Rome built in a rationalist style. And for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre, recommend a stroll around the gorgeous gardens of Villa Medici or hiring a rowing boat on the lake of the Villa Borghese.


WHERE TO DINE


Pretty much anywhere. You may want to avoid the restaurants and pizzerias close to the usual tourist traps, as they tend to be overpriced, but wander `oÜn >nÞ Ãi`i ÃÌÀiiÌ >n` ÞoÕ½Ài LoÕn` Ìo wn` > trattoria that takes your fancy.


PAIR IT WITH


Head to Tuscany and enjoy the captivating Val d’Orcia region near Siena. Discover countryside where historic towns perch on sun-drenched hills and farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, or explore Pienza, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Alternatively, take a trip to the birthplace of the Renaissance and admire the artistic masterpieces of Florence such as Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery, or make the short trip to Pisa and its iconic leaning tower. The ruins of once-mighty Pompeii and breathtaking scenery of the #OCNƂ %QCUV can also be reached within a day.


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