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‘Presepi’ — intricate and often wildly imaginative dioramas of the birth of Christ — are a highlight of the Italian holiday season. Here’s where to see them at their most magical in the capital
The evergreen appeal of this symbol of the Eternal City — and where to see it at its most splendid
The woman behind two of the chicest places to stay on Lake Como on her top destinations for food, shopping and culture in the Italian capital
Embark on these mini-voyages off the Roman coast to islands steeped in myth
Often overlooked by visitors, this early-20th-century experiment in urban development — all brightly coloured streets, secret green spaces and traditional trattorias — makes for a fascinating diversion from the centre
We asked you to share your ‘happy places’ around the world — and you’ve whisked us everywhere from an Alaskan ice-cream parlour to a Singaporean Eden, via a magical Roman ruin . . .
FT film critic Danny Leigh selects the best movies in which the city plays a starring role
Eight explorations of the many sides of the Italian capital, plus one extraordinary example of Cinecittà’s genius for conjuring up far-away, long-gone worlds
From intimate neighbourhood joints to one of Europe’s most splendid concert halls — via a boat and an old soap factory — here are just a few of the Eternal City’s excellent options for catching some tunes
It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes
As the mercury rises, beat the capital’s heat and head for these cerulean waters, where the backdrop might be a medieval castle, a clifftop hamlet or an enchanted island
The powerhouse behind the Italian luxury brand’s jewellery collections shares her perfect day in the Eternal City, from morning cappuccino to sunset aperitivo, via Baroque churches and empty back streets
From Audrey Hepburn on the Spanish Steps to 007 on the banks of the Tiber, via Nanni Moretti on his Vespa, this scenic route has something for film buffs of all stripes
Business and cultural leaders share insider guides to their cities
Relics of Augustus’s reign are scattered across the city but now, after a major restoration, visitors can see his last resting place
Brilliant breaks abound along the coast to the west of the Italian capital — for surfers of all levels
One-of-a-kind shops and ateliers offering bona fide Roman style, from the sleekly austere to the wildly flamboyant
The coolest, most classic way to experience the Eternal City is on two wheels.
From the church where Puccini’s Tosca was set to the best addresses for artichokes and carbonara, the managing director of FT Live reveals his ideal itinerary for 24h in the Italian capital
Ninety-six sculptures belonging to the Torlonia family are now on show at Villa Caffarelli in Rome
Explore • Eat and drink • Exercise • Experience • Enlighten
Thought-provoking, immersive, impactful adventures for the way we want to travel now
Start with a coffee, finish with an Aperol Spritz — and enjoy tasty Italian fare along the way
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