Lonely Planet's Rome is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the piazzas, feel the history at the Roman Forum, and gaze in wonder at the Sistine Chapel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rome and begin your journey now!

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Getting you to the heart of a place

• Amazing experiences
  Inspirational images, illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge.
• Plan the perfect trip
  Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
• Find hidden travel gems
  Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features

• Pull-out Just Landed card
• The Roman Forum in 3D
• Day trips from Rome
• Vatican Museums itineraries