They say, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’. In this unique Rome travel guide, local creators share their favourite things to do in Rome, revealing a side to the city you’d only see as a clued-up local who knows exactly where to go.
Rome with
Saghar Setareh
Food Writer & Photographer
Saghar explores food through the lens of identity and culture. An Iranian who’s now a Roman, you won’t want to miss her hidden side-street trattorias, multicultural food markets and traditional bakeries.
Rome with Saghar Setareh
Food Writer & Photographer
Food & Drink Forno Conti & Co.
‘There is a new bakery — Forno Conti. They have bread of course, but also croissants and cakes, and it’s become very popular. There’s a little community around it. It’s very different from the classic Roman bakery.’
Via Giusti, 18, 00185 Roma
Food & Drink Nuovo Mercato Esquilino
‘Esquilino Market is possibly the most multicultural market in Rome. And you can find a lot of ingredients that you can’t find anywhere else. The African community shops there; the Chinese community shops there; the Bangladeshi and Indian community shops there. It’s very interesting.’
Via Principe Amedeo, 184, 00185 Roma
Culture Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
‘Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of Rome’s biggest treasures. They have extraordinary medieval mosaics there — absolutely stunning. And you can even see them from outside, without going inside the church.’
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma
Culture Palazzo Massimo & Palazzo Altemps, Museo Nazionale Romano
‘‘In terms of museums, Palazzo Massimo and Palazzo Altemps are some of the most beautiful things that you can see — not just in Rome, but in Italy, possibly in the world.’
Palazzo Altemps: Piazza di Sant’Apollinare, 46, 00186 Roma
Palazzo Massimo: Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma
Food & Drink Trattoria Pennestri
‘There’s another trattoria called Trattoria Pennestri. The food is Roman but with an elegant little twist. You need to book but it’s not impossible to get in.’
Via Giovanni da Empoli, 5, 00154 Roma
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Carl Pickering
Architect
No one knows Rome’s culture like Carl. With 40 years living and breathing the city, he’ll open your eyes to Rome’s most prized art and architecture that most tourists don’t see.
Alice Pasquini
Street Artist
The celebrated street artist knows every corner of the capital. Her Rome is a picture of gelato bars in exciting new districts, grand English tea rooms sat beside the Spanish Steps and the best grab-and-go Roman-style pizza.
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