Rome
Rome’s most exclusive tourist site allows only 10 visitors at a time
Millions of tourists visit the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel each year, yet only a tiny fraction ever enter this exquisite palace.
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Worker dies after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome
Rescuers had faced a complex task as they tried to use a first-floor window to get near the trapped worker.
- David Biller and Trisha Thomas
Port guide: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Plan ahead and make smart choices in this inconvenient port surrounded by historical cities and the lodestar of treasure-packed Rome.
- Brian Johnston
Rome’s forgotten river is actually home to some of its greatest sights
A river may run through its ancient heart, yet Rome’s citizens don’t think much of their answer to the Seine.
- Anthony Dennis
A local’s guide to Rome’s best places to eat and drink
Old mixes with new, and exciting trends emerge to maintain the Eternal City’s position as one of the world’s great food capitals.
- Maria Pasquale
I stayed in one of Rome’s most crowded tourist spots – and loved it
Rome might be one of the world’s busiest tourist cities, but there are ways to cope with overtourism – and you can even learn to appreciate it.
- Brian Johnston
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The best places to stay in Rome
From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style, taste and budget.
- Maria Pasquale
The revamped grand Rome hotel that inspired an Oscar Wilde sonnet
Close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel d’Inghilterra has married modern comforts and historic charm.
- Kristie Kellahan
World in pictures this week, May 8, 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors
No Michelangelo, but Rome’s other Sistine Chapel is just as impressive
The extraordinary is everywhere in the Eternal City, and the best thing about this second Sistine Chapel is that you won’t have to fight through the crowds.
- David Whitley