Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with this comprehensive visitor guide. Learn about ticket options, the SUPER sites, what to see, and why a guided tour makes these ancient ruins come alive.
Category: Places to Visit in Italy
Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica: Tickets, Dome Climb, & Insider Tips
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of Rome’s most extraordinary landmarks. Explore its remarkable art and architecture, discover what to see, and get practical advice on tickets, guided tours, the dome climb, and planning your visit.
Vatican Museums Tickets: How to Book the Best Visit to the Vatican in Rome
Planning to visit the Vatican Museums in Rome? Learn how to buy Vatican Museums tickets, compare independent admission with guided tours, explore early-morning and evening options, and plan your visit to the Sistine Chapel with practical advice from historian Amy French, Ph.D., of Roaming Historian.
How to Book Trains in Italy: A Complete Guide to Italian Train Travel
After 15+ years of traveling by train in Italy, I’ve learned that booking an Italian train ticket is easier than it first appears. Here’s how to compare Trenitalia and Italo, choose between high-speed and regional trains, understand ticket classes and fares, and decide whether to book directly or through Omio.
Shopping in Florence: What to Buy, Where to Shop, & How to Find Authentic Florentine Souvenirs
Shopping in Florence offers far more than generic souvenirs. From handmade leather and gold jewelry to perfume, marbled paper, artisan crafts, Italian fashion, and food, this guide explains what to buy, where to shop, and how to find authentic Florentine goods.