On this day in 1870, the city of Rome was made the capital of Italy! Ciao bene! In its glorious 2,500 year history, it was also the capital of the Roman Empire (fittingly) and the Papal States. According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Rome is the 28th most important city in the world. It is also the 11th most visited city in the world and the top tourist destination in all of Italy (what are you waiting for?).
We’re going to give you the lay down of the must-see places of Rome. Before we start, here’s some advice: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it was built to walk around. Avoid public transit and take in all the sights and smells by foot. Let’s do this!
1. Galleria Borghese
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2. Pantheon
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3. Vatican
4. Colosseum
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5. Trevi Fountain
6. Piazza Navona
7. Isola Tiberina
8. Ponte Sisto Stroll
9. Basilica San Clemente
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