Top 5 Rome City Districts Not to Miss!

Rome is a fantastic city to visit year round with incredible history, jaw dropping architecture and world class dinning. To make your trip here extra special, take the time to check out our comprehensive guide of the top 5 districts of Rome to visit with detailed information on what to see and where to go.


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Top 5 Rome City Districts Not to Miss!


1. Rome - Villa Borghese & Northern Rome (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Villa Borghese & Northern Rome chapter from Lonely Planet’s Rome guidebook.


2. Rome - Centro Storico (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Centro Storico chapter from Lonely Planet’s Rome guidebook.


3. Rome - Vatican City, Borgo & Prati (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Vatican houses two of Rome’s top attractions - St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) - as well as hundreds of overpriced restaurants and souvenir shops. Nearby, the upmarket residential district of Prati offers excellent accommodation, eating and shopping.


4. New Lonely Planet: Rome - Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo (ebook Chapter)

Hidden behind the busy roads of this area you’ll find some amazing churches, one of Rome’s best museums (Palazzo Massimo alle Terme), and any number of cool bars and restaurants, mostly in the Monti, San Lorenzo and Pigneto districts.


5. New Lonely Planet: Rome - Trastevere & Giannicolo (ebook Chapter)

With picture-perfect lanes, colourful palazzi and a boho vibe, Trastevere is one of Rome’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. It’s a trendy hang-out full of restaurants, cafes, pubs and pizzerias. Behind it, the Gianicolo Hill is a lovely, romantic spot commanding superb views.