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The 10 Things in Rome You Really, Really Shouldn’t Miss

Whether you’re drawn to history, crave delicious cuisine, or you’re a sucker for beautiful art, Rome has it all. Don't miss out on this list of top things to do in Rome you'll want to see on your trip:

The Pantheon
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The Pantheon

With its architectural innovation and concrete technology, the Pantheon (literally) proves Ancient Rome's architectural ingenuity. Its rotunda is still the world's largest unreinforced cement dome.

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The Colosseum
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The Colosseum

This amphitheater, funded by war spoils, held numerous sporting events and gladiator battles for half a millennium. One of the best things to do in Rome is spend some time exploring one of its most recognizable symbols

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The Roman Forum
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The Roman Forum

You can find ancient Rome's Forum just a few miles from the Colosseum. During the Roman empire's heyday, this area was a center for commercial and religious activity. Give yourself a few hours to see it all, since the different sections are spread out.

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Castel Sant’Angelo
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Castel Sant’Angelo

In the past, Hadrian designed this ancient fortress as a mausoleum for his family and himself but later became a papal residence. Get ready for a photo op on the terrace of the museum, which offers stunning views of the city and perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period.

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The Borghese Gallery
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The Borghese Gallery

This beautiful former villa, which is an art piece in itself, houses some of Bernini's most iconic sculptures. In addition, you will find many masterpieces by Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Rubens.

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See the pope
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See the pope

A limited number of tickets are available for the pope's appearances in St. Peter's Square every Wednesday and Sunday. If you manage to score one, you'll have the opportunity of a lifetime (and bragging rights)!

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St Peter’s Basilica
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St Peter’s Basilica

Speaking of St. Peter’s Square, make sure you come back and check out its basilica in all its glory. Insider tip: there’s a fun optical illusion if you look at the basilica from Via Niccolò Piccolomini Street – the further you walk away, the bigger the St. Peter’s Basilica looks!

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The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel
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The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel

You can’t visit Rome and not go to the Vatican! Located in the smallest country in the world, the Vatican’s museum is chock-full of masterpieces, including its crown jewel, Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

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Capitoline Museum
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Capitoline Museum

Known as the world's first museum, this is one of the best things to do in Rome if you're interested in its history. Among its notable pieces is the famous she-wolf sculpture featuring Rome's founding figures, Romulus and Remus. Located at the top of a hill, you'll also get a great view of the Roman Forum.

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Trajan’s Markets
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Trajan’s Markets

Ancient Romans shopped till they dropped! With 150 shops and administrative offices, the Markets of Trajan were the world’s first great shopping mall complex built for Emperor Trajan around 107-110 AD. Today, the multi-level structure stands as a testament to the Ancient Romans’ architectural ability.

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