Rome’s Best-Kept Secrets: Exploring the City’s Hidden Treasures
- Nicole
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Most visitors to Rome want to hit up the bucket-list items: the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Trevi Fountain. While these sites are undoubtedly breathtaking, Rome is a city with infinite layers of rich historical significance and many hidden cultural gems that beg exploration. It’s a place you can go back to, again and again, to continuously discover unique places. It’s in these hidden corners of the city that you can escape the crush of tourists during the high season and casually take in the local ambiance while still being immersed in the deep history of the place.
If you want to truly experience the Eternal City, you’ll need to venture off the beaten path – if only just slightly. You may be pleasantly surprised that, steps from landmarks such as the Colosseum, there are super-secret neighbourhoods and unique locales that will quickly become the highlight of your trip! So, once you’re done taking a selfie in front of the Spanish Steps, try visiting some of the following impressive sites that reveal Rome’s rich heritage and vibrant local life.
Hidden Historical Sites in Rome
A trip to Rome wouldn’t be complete without visiting a few historical sites. Here are a few worth venturing out for.
Villa Farnesina
What trip to Rome shouldn’t include a visit to an Italian Villa? Villa Farnesina, on the Tiber River, is steps away from the Orto Bontinco di Roma (highlighted below!). It also boasts a fresco by famed Renaissance artist Raphael. Once you’ve taken in its rich facade, secret garden, and stunning frescos, head to Janiculum Hill, a nearby terrace offering scenic views of Rome.
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