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Rome's hippest early evening spot
Freni e Frizioni
Frequented by arty types and a creative, studenty crowd. A grand buffet is laid out on a snowy white tablecloth decorated with candles and armfuls of long-stemmed roses.
Local flavours at their best
Antico Arco
RestaurantsThis hugely popular Gianicolo restaurant – helmed by chef Patrizia Mattei – was one of the first of the new wave of creative Roman diners to open in the 1990s.
Fashion-forward electrobeats
Goa
ClubsIn trendy Ostiense, Goa marries iron and steel with curvy, 1960s-style whites. The quality of its Italian and international DJs is generally above the competition.
Major attractions
Pantheon
AttractionsThe best-preserved ancient building in Rome, the Pantheon was built by Hadrian in AD 119-128 as a temple to the 12 most important classical deities. It's still breathtaking.
Il Colosseo (Colosseum)
AttractionsThis massive arena, which once hosted gory battles between gladiators, slaves, prisoners and wild animals of all descriptions, is not to be missed.
St Peter’s (Basilica di San Pietro)
AttractionsThe Vatican's unmissable trio: the basilica (home of Michelangelo's first major work), the mighty dome and the Necropolis (where St Peter is said to be buried).
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