5 Neighborhoods in Rome You Have to Visit (Areas Outside the City Center)
As anyone might have guessed by now, I really, really love Rome. Contrary to what people might think, I actually find myself rarely in the center. I am not a huge fan of crowds, and the historic center of Rome can get, as you can imagine, quite crowded, to say the least.
Thankfully, Rome has some amazing neighborhoods outside the city center that are, if you ask me, absolutely worth a visit. If you want to see Rome from a different perspective, or if you find yourself in the city for a longer period of time, these are the must visit neighborhoods for an experience that goes beyond the standard tourist one.
Free Museums in Rome: What’s Still Free and What Changed in 2026
After all those day trips, I was starting to miss my lovely Rome, so I decided to leave my room and venture back into the city. The rainy winter days are slowly making way for spring, and on a sunny Saturday I felt like doing a little free museum hop. Full of anticipation and excitement, imagine my surprise when I found out that museums that used to be free, like the Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco, are not free anymore.
In this blog post, I will tell you all about this change and, of course, how you can still visit museums for free in Rome.
4 Beautiful Lake Towns Near Rome for a Perfect Day Trip
I would say I am a classic Virgo, meaning I really love making lists. In the past, I have already written about five beautiful beaches near Rome that you can visit on a day trip, but there are also some stunning lakes around the city. During my time in Rome, I have made several day trips to these lakes, and now I thought it was a good idea to put them all together in one clear list of places to go.
These lake towns are perfect for day trips in both winter and summer, and with this article, I hope to inspire you to visit them soon.