What to Do in Rome

If you’re looking for things to do in Rome, look no further. This is a list of the top sights in Rome and links to tips about visiting each one with as little hassle and frustration as possible!

Rome’s Top Sights

Roman Colosseum - Arguably the most famous Roman arena anywhere, it’s a must-see

Roman Forum - Easily done along with the Colosseum, and it’s free!

Palatine Hill - Right next to the Forum, this is one of the oldest parts of Rome

Pantheon - Amazing church that’s been in constant use for nearly 2,000 years

Vatican City - This is easily a half-day trip, if not a full day, and it’s amazing whether you’re Catholic or not

Spanish Steps - Especially romantic at night, but beware of pickpockets

Trevi Fountain - Rome’s most famous fountain

Piazza Navona - Popular piazza that used to be a Roman circus, has an amazing Bernini fountain at its center

Okay, not a “sight” exactly, but you’re likely to spend some time in Fiumicino Airport

Weird & Wonderful Rome

Cappuchin Crypt - Several tiny chapels decorated with the bones of more than 4,000 monks might not be your idea of a must-see, but it’s definitely mine

Museum of Purgatory - It’s either communication from the afterlife or an elaborate hoax, but either way it’s interesting

Rome Crime Museum - Just in case you were wondering how criminals have been dealt with over the centuries, there’s this museum

Torre Argentina Roman Cat Sanctuary - A cool spot for animal lovers to meet some people who are making a difference in the lives of Rome’s stray cats, and get a tour of some little-known Roman ruins at the same time

Museum of the Sanitary Arts - It’s in a hospital, so I guess it’s sanitary, but it’s still got some creepy elements

More weird sights in Rome!