When heading to Rome, the best thing to do is just to wander the city and take it all in. But there are so many landmarks as well in the city that spending one day taking in the famous sites is a must do. Since we’d been to Rome before and done most of the tourist sites the first trip, this time we still wanted to see some of Rome’s famous landmarks but we didn’t necessarily want to do the tours or wait in lines, so we opted for a walking tour exploring Rome’s Center to see famous sites like ruins and the Colosseum. Exploring Rome’s center can be chaotic and crowded but filled with landmarks and ruins, it’s still definitely worth a visit!
Don’t Miss near Rome’s Center:
-The Rione/Monti neighborhood to the North of the Colosseum was a quiet haven away from the crowds.
-The Colosseum – well worth a tour inside but if you’ve already been, wander the Piazza in front and take in the views.
-Take in the incredible Arco di Constantino.
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sara mcavoy says
I Loved Rome when i visited! It is a stunning place to see, Great post!
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Casey says
It really is… such a vibrant and energetic city!
Christine Everyday says
I am totally in love with those yellow tableclothes.
Casey says
Aren’t they amazing!?!?!
Diana Maria says
Rome is truly amazing, these photos really do take me back. So vivid and colourful, I can’t wait to return as there is so much to see! The Colosseum is definitely worth the wait, and I agree that wandering the city is one of the best ways to explore it!
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Casey says
There is so much to see in Rome! I feel like you could visit every year and still have so much left to see!
Emily of Em Busy Living says
So pretty! The photo of the cafe looks straight out of a movie.
Casey says
All of Rome looks straight out of a movie! 🙂
Megan Thudium says
3 weeks! Can’t wait. <3
Casey says
Yay! Have an amazing trip!
Jabeen Waheed says
Never been to Rome- but it looks like a must-visit!
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Casey says
It really is a must see… while not my favorite place after my first trip, it’s now definitely a go-to!
Kayti Clayton says
Maybe I’m alone in this but other than Trastevere, I was pretty let down by Rome. The major sites are great sure, but after standing in tourist lines for hours (or skipping the lines but still being shoulder to shoulder with tons of other tourists) I couldn’t even bare to stay very long. The Colosseum was amazing, yes, but what you never see is that there are hour long lines of tourists around the block, a massive constructions site across the street and no where to really stand and enjoy it. I just felt like Rome was very overrated compared the rest of the Italy. Maybe I needed longer to really explore the city (some of the historic stuff was amazing but still, I couldn’t get past my initial reaction). I’m wondering if I need to give it another shot?
Casey says
You’re not alone! That’s exactly how I felt after our first trip to Rome. It wasn’t until after this second trip and staying in a local neighborhood, wandering and not doing all the tourist stuff that I really fell in love with it! I think definitely give another chance and I found that it was a huge difference staying away from the crowds and not having to wait in all the tourist lines!!!! Rome is best when just wandering with not many plans!
Adora Mehitabel says
Aw loved this post. I’m missing Rome! I recently visited and blogged my trip. http://www.adoramehitabel.com
Casey says
Nice! Rome really won me over this second time around.