Break away from the tourist track with these true Roman experiences.

Read on for the 20 best things to do in Rome.

Visit archaeological sites beyond the Colosseum.

Fontana del Moro’s sculptures.

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Her personal favorite is theQuintilis Villa, which is found along the ancient Roman road known as theAppia Antica.

If your interest is piqued, there are even more ruins to seeon a day tripto Pompeii or Tivoli.

Embrace the coffee culture.

Via apia of ancient civilization in the center of Rome in a cloudy day

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Its fabulous and refreshing.

See artistic treasures at the Capitoline Museums.

The site also offers incredible panoramic views of the Roman Forum.

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Try the quartet of classic Roman pastas.

Addguanciale(pork cheek) and youve gotla gricia.

Add an egg tola griciaand youve gotcarbonara.

Statue at Capitoline Hill Museum

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Substitute tomato sauce for the egg, and you’ll getamatriciana.

Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.

Shop for local souvenirs.

Close view of male hand holding a fork with spaghetti, tomato and basil at the Italian restaurant.

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I buy every single gift there, and Im not exaggerating at all.

I also buy myself many gifts therecandles, hand soap, art for my house, canvas bags.

Booktique has two locations near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

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Other unique-to-Rome shops include the small handmade jewelry storeArt PriveandEssenzialmente Laurafor perfume.

Find all the Caravaggios in Rome.

Michelangelo Merisi (better known as Caravaggio) was one of the masters of Baroque painting.

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You could go on a treasure hunt looking for them all.

Stroll down Via Margutta, the artists street.

In addition to galleries, Via Margutta has some fascinating links to cinematic history.

Paintings in Borghese Gallerie

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Visit a winery on the outskirts of the city.

Boves favorite,Tenuta di Fiorano, is owned by Prince Alessandrojacopo Boncompagni Ludovisi.

Try unusual gelato flavors.

Via Margutta street in Rome

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In addition to the award-winning Majani chocolate gelato, savory scoops include gorgonzola, carbonara, andcacio e pepe.

They have these unusual flavors like black sesame.

I tried their tomato gelato, which is excellent with mozzarella, says Bove.

View of Cantina di Fiorano

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‘Torce has done phenomenal things.

Go street art hunting.

See an ancient monument and modern art at the Ara Pacis.

Several flavors of Gelato

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I go to every show, Ojile says.

Peek inside aristocratic palaces.

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Want a glimpse of how Roman nobility lived?

Second artwork/mural by Italian artist Salvatore Benintende, known by the pseudonym TVboy, entitled The Coronation. Rome

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Have an aperitivo at a rooftop bar.

Luckily Rome has plenty of rooftop bars to choose from.

Try one of the citys new wave of pizzerias.

Ara Pacis Museum designed by architect Richard Mayer

Rome has nine pizzerias ranked among the best in Italy by the judges atTop 50 Pizza.

Sip cutting-edge cocktails at Drink Kong.

Its like an 80s dreamland with amazing cocktails, she notes.

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Book a stay at a luxury hotel.

TheRome Editionoccupies a Rationalist building near Via Veneto and has a restaurant by the team behind cult-favorite spotPianostrada.

Venture out to EUR.

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Immerse yourself in Italian film history at Cinecitta.

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Rome was once known as Hollywood on the Tiber because so many movies were made here.

While some were filmed on location, many were shot atCinecitta, which is still an active filming studio.

A pizza from Seu Pizza Illuminati

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Sample wine at an enoteca.

They usually have a wide selection of bottles and often a good variety of wines by the glass.

Some just offer small bites like meat and cheese boards, while others have full menus.

Interior of Drink Kong

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If you are a lover of great wines, you cant skip this place.

Bulgari Hotel Roma bedroom interior with private terrace

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Cinecittà Studios is a large film studio in Rome, Italy. it is the largest film studio in Europe, and is considered the hub of Italian cinema.

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