With an array of unique sights to see, plenty of outstanding shopping opportunities, endless entertainment options and delicious food, it is easy to see why millions of people visit Rome, Italy each year. To get the most from your trip to this amazing city, the following list is designed to make you aware of unique activities and sights you should make time for while in “The Eternal City.” If you are planning a trip to Rome, don’t leave the following activities off your itinerary.
A Night At The Opera
Italy is considered the birthplace of operatic performances, so no trip would be complete without spending a night at the opera. Some of the most acclaimed conductors and voices in the world, including Cecilia Bartoli and Lucia Aliberti, have performed in the exquisite and historic opera houses in Rome. Buying your Rome opera tickets early will ensure that you are not disappointed.
Take An Eating Tour
There is no better way to enjoy all the food Rome has to offer than by taking part in an eating tour. Led by informative guides, these tours allow you to sample a wide array of food in various restaurants and shops that are owned and frequented by the locals. In addition to sampling a variety of authentic Italian dishes, your guide also fills you in on the history behind the delectable food.
Visit The Knights Of Malta Keyhole On Aventine Hill
For a beautiful panoramic view of Rome, you must visit Malta’s Square. However, for an enchanting sight you will never forget, you have to travel to the end of Via Di Santa Sabina Road. Considered a well-known secret by Romans, a keyhole in the door of a monastery provides one of the magnificent views in Rome.
Take A Colosseum Night Tour
One of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, The Roman Colosseum is often crowded, loud, and hot during the day. For a peaceful visit that is free of the crowds, heat, and noise book an intimate evening tour. Led by a guard, groups of 12 people or less are given special access to the Colosseum, even the areas that are usually closed to the public.
Visit The Jewish Ghetto
Although it is a popular area of Rome that is home to a variety of boutique shops selling everything from art to books and organic products, many tourists fail to visit the Jewish Ghetto. Hidden away, it provides a unique chance to view ancient Roman ruins at almost every turn, as well as numerous Jewish documents and artefacts that were salvaged. Private tour guides who have a deep understanding of the area and are passionate about its history provide fascinating, informative, and unforgettable tours.
Visit Testaccio
Although there are no famous attractions in Testaccio and it’s not an especially pretty area of the city, Testaccio gives visitors an up close and personal look at what it truly means to be Italian. Elderly gentlemen gossip on the piazza benches, while their wives stock up on essentials at the local delis and teens hang out on the street corners licking gelato. Considered by locals to have one of the best markets in Rome, it also has an unusual history and quirky sights that appeal to visitors.
If you are visiting Rome, have fun exploring the area and all that it has to offer. It is certain to be an unforgettable trip.
