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A canter down the historic Roman road — and alongside homes belonging to Italian film goddesses
Ancient and modern collide at Carlo Mazzi’s magical new guest house
From Urban VIII to the current Pope Francis, holy men have enjoyed havens in and around Rome
Embark on these mini-voyages off the Roman coast to islands steeped in myth
Norwegian chef Andreas Viestad charts the role that food has played in the rise and fall of nations
Customer patience is being put to the test by high prices and outdated technology
A true gourmet’s guide to dining in the Eternal City
Riding out from a centuries-old, family-run estate, Sophy Roberts explores the rolling forests and fenceless meadowlands of the Maremma
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
Rome staging turns the story into a rallying cry for the world’s oppressed but too many allusions feel tenuous and forced
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
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 . . .
In this series from FT Globetrotter, our film critic 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
Gammarelli in Rome caters to pontiffs and secular tastemakers alike
Silvia Venturini Fendi unveils a new homeware collection – and chapter – at the brand’s Roman headquarters
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
Democratic Party candidate seizes Rome from the former upstart party which also lost Turin
Time to start south-of-France dreaming, plus dining with giraffes
It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes
It’s two stops from Circus Maximus yet the vibrant 1920s district is barely mentioned in the guidebooks
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
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?
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