Rome
Every street corner is a history lesson you actually want to sit through. Rome doesn't try to impress you — it just is impressive. A 2,000-year-old temple next to your morning espresso, cobblestones that Julius Caesar might have walked on. Then someone hands you the best pasta of your life and you forget about all of it.
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How many days should I spend in Rome?
4 days is the sweet spot. Day one for the Colosseum and Forum, day two for the Vatican, and two days to wander Trastevere, toss a coin in Trevi Fountain, and eat gelato in every piazza. Rome rewards slow exploration.
Is Rome expensive to visit?
Mid-range. Sit-down restaurants in touristy areas can add up fast, but a slice of pizza al taglio is a couple euros, and espresso at a bar costs about €1 standing. Many churches and piazzas are free. Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets online early to avoid markups.
What's the best way to get around Rome?
Walk. Seriously — Rome's historic center is compact and half the beauty is what you stumble across. The metro has only two useful lines but gets you to the Vatican and Colosseum quickly. Buses cover the rest. Avoid taxis unless you're heading to the airport.