Rome
No city offers such an opportunity to explore the past and anticipate the future like Rome. The world’s largest living museum, the Eternal City embodies the pursuit of pleasure that’s a part of the Italian DNA: from the obsession for food to the effortlessly chic which is part of its fabric, it balances strength and beauty, always celebrating the joy of being together.
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MAPPING THE COOL
With layers of history forming into a unique mix of architecture, Rome holds an eclectic vibe that never sleeps. From the city center, where street artists share the spotlight with the powerhouses and the high-end shops around Via del Corso, to the trendy, bohemian Trastevere or the multicultural Piazza Vittorio, the city welcomes and conquers. And no matter in which direction you go, it’s all about sensory pleasure.
CERCA’ MARIA PE’ ROMA
/ˈtʃerka maˈria ˈpe roma/
common saying.
Used when you need to convey how difficult is to find something.
Closest Airport
Roma Fiumicino International Airport
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
What to Do
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
Experience the holy trinity of bread, pasta and coffee from one of Rome’s most vibrant venues. Looking for the best Cacio e Pepe and a glass of excellent wine? Look no further than Salumeria Roscioli.
Il Goccetto
This small enoteca has a big reputation. Signposted only by a simple ‘Olio e vino’ sign, this is where aristocrats style it out alongside creatives from Gucci’s office to create the perfect cool crowd.
Alkazar Live
Craving live music and DJ sets? Come where you can strut your stuff in the heart of Trastevere in a former movie theater. Alcazar Live is where soul, funk, R&B, soulful house and jazz fuel the night.
Big Soup
Always on the lookout for what’s dropping and with sustainability as their focus, Italy’s first sneaker resale shop is reselling sneakers to people who will collect and/or wear them for years to come.
