Piazza Navona's fountain at night, one of the countless delights of Rome.

Three minute guide to Rome

From ancient ruins to baroque grandeur, where else can you can take a wander through more than 2000 years of history without ever being more than a few steps away from a restoring glass of vino?

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The Fontana di Trevi.

Twenty reasons to visit Rome

A city steeped in history, Rome equally dazzles with its fashion, food and fondness for flouting tradition.

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An Italian poster for <i>Roman Holiday</i>, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

Why Rome is a movie star

The city's celebrated locations are just a simple stroll away, and most of them are free.

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