Italy

Explore Rome’s highlights

Join us for a day along the Trevi Fountains and the Spanish steps to the Castel Sant’Angelo and all the vibrant piazzas in between.

72h in Rome for first-timers

Day 1

Morning

Piazza di Trevi, Rome, Italy

Morning stop at the Trevi Fountains

You can’t be visiting Rome without making a quick stop at the Trevi Fountains. This almost 300 year monument is - even with the crowds - worth a stop.

Morning

Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

Spanish steps

Walk up these famous steps to see this part of Rome from above. Take your time to enjoy the panoramic viewpoint.

Midday

Piazza di S. Agostino 8, Rome, Italy

A hidden gem: Biblioteca Angelica

On our way to Piazza Navona we passed the little Piazza di Sant’Agostino. The basilica is the most prominent on this square, but to us the Biblioteca Angelica is by far the most striking! Go up the stairs and admire the centuries old biblioteca with books and globes from the 16th century and even a copy of a reworked ‘La divina commedia’ from Dante Alighieri.

Midday

Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy

Piazza Navona

One of Rome’s most famous squares is Piazza Navona. The most iconic sight of this square are the two fountains in the middle.

Midday

Via della Cuccagna 14, Rome, Italy

Lunch at La Piccola Cuccagna

This cute little restaurant is located just next to the Piazza Navona. We stopped for some Aperol and a delicious pasta.

Afternoon

Campo de' Fiori, Rome, Italy

A vibrant open-air market

Campo de’ Fiore is one of Rome’s most famous open-air markets. From delicious spices to gorgeous flowers and tasty cheese. Buy some souvenirs to recreate those mouthwatering Italian pastas back home.

Afternoon

Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome, Italy

Cosy streets, Tiber River and Castel Sant’Angelo

Strolling through the city and the iconic bridge of angels and around the Castel Sant’Angelo.

Afternoon

Borgo Pio, Rome, Italy

Gelato at the cosy Borgo Pio

The Borgo Pio is one of Rome’s most vibrant streets on “the other side” of the river. Close to the Vatican, this neighborhood can be quite crowded. But most people go directly to Saint Peter’s Square while this street is located one block further from the river. We shopped some Italian leather and went for a sweet Italian gelato.

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