With Zaha Hadid on design, Alain Ducasse in the kitchen and a seemingly limitless budget, what could possibly go wrong?
Next year sees a new train service launch across Italy — La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Key notes | The new hotel from the Leitmotiv group is an arty bolt-hole set back from the teeming tourist crowds
Free film screenings in some of the city’s most beautiful historic locations are one of the true highlights of summer
The woman at the helm of the city’s Michelin-starred Glass Hostaria takes us to her top sights, eateries and bars
Away from the obvious crowd-pullers are a host of watery wonders where you may even find yourself alone . . .
Explore Etruscan necropoli and imposing medieval castles taken over by pirates and Nazis, just under an hour from the capital
The man behind London’s Bocca di Lupo restaurant and Gelupo gelateria shares his go-to places for a scoop or two
From the centro storico and out to the coast, the Eternal City offers a plethora of ways to stay active
An old convent, the former home of Donizetti and an eco-wellness urban resort are among the Eternal City’s most exciting places to stay this season
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
Four of the best spots for an artisanal beer in and around the Eternal City
All hail the ‘king of Roman cuisine’, which is at its most glorious in the winter
A true gourmet’s guide to dining in the Eternal City
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
While not for the faint-hearted, these cheap cuts, known as ‘il quinto quarto’, are some of the most mouthwatering dishes on the menu in the Eternal City
It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes
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 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
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
Gammarelli in Rome caters to pontiffs and secular tastemakers alike
Embark on these mini-voyages off the Roman coast to islands steeped in myth
These scenic runs in the city’s greenest spaces take in aqueducts, obelisks, stunning views of St Peter’s — and even the odd turtle
Some of Rome’s top bars have created recipes for the FT that capture the essence of their city. Enjoy them at home or order in person if/when you can
The Italian capital is teeming with opportunities for one-off gemological and olfactory discoveries
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 Eternal City’s best restaurants and watering holes, as recommended by you
From stylish decor, the perfect location and fabulous service, to excellent food and drink, luxury toiletries and more, here are your favourite places to stay in the Italian capital
We want to know where and how you relax in our FT Globetrotter cities. Share your favourite spa, beauty/wellness centre or luxury hotel hideaway and your top treatments
The art historian seeks out Baroque architecture, rare books — and world-famous pizza bianca
Historian Alexander Mariotti, a consultant on Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, moonlights as a guide for Tom Cruise, the Kardashians and Russell Crowe
The actor and director siblings share a unique creative language. It began long ago during their childhood in rural Umbria
The air is cooler, the crowds have thinned, the landmarks are beautifully lit up — the Eternal City is at its best once the sun has gone down
‘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
From panettone to tiramisu, many ‘classics’ are in fact recent inventions, as Alberto Grandi has shown
The populist politician on working with Draghi, his hardline stance on immigration — and his conversion to believing in a strong EU
Tired trattorias used to be the order of the day on Piazza Navona — until the lockdown prompted two brothers to reinvent their own as a cooler offering that appeals to the locals
The creative director at one of France’s most venerable fashion houses invites us into her Italian home
The evergreen appeal of this symbol of the Eternal City — and where to see it at its most splendid
Every great hotel has its own distinct personality — as amply demonstrated by these six Roman legends. Which one matches the type of traveller you are?
Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Sarandon and Martin Scorsese have all been drawn to this tiny film store
