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    • Monday, 26 September, 2022
      FT Globetrotter
      Magical sailing destinations near Rome

      Embark on these mini-voyages off the Roman coast to islands steeped in myth

    • Monday, 25 April, 2022
      FT Globetrotter
      An insider’s guide to Garbatella, Rome’s charming garden suburb

      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

    • Tuesday, 1 February, 2022
      FT Globetrotter
      FT readers: the spaces that make you feel good in your 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 . . . 

    • Monday, 27 December, 2021
      FT Globetrotter
      Cities on screen

      In this series from FT Globetrotter, our film critic selects the best movies in which the city plays a starring role

    • Monday, 27 December, 2021
      FT GlobetrotterCities on screen
      Glories of Rome: nine of the Eternal City’s most timeless films

      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

    • Monday, 1 November, 2021
      FT Globetrotter
      Prima la musica! Six of Rome’s best live-music destinations

      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

    • Monday, 26 July, 2021
      FT GlobetrotterRide with the FT
      On your bicicletta! Three of Rome’s most stunning cycling routes

      It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes

    • Tuesday, 6 July, 2021
      FT Globetrotter
      Keep your cool: five top spots near Rome for a summertime swim

      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

    • Wednesday, 23 June, 2021
      FT GlobetrotterTips from the top
      Bulgari creative director Lucia Silvestri’s favourite places in Rome

      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

    • Monday, 14 June, 2021
      FT Globetrotter
      Cultural close-up: a tour of movie locations in central Rome

      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

    • Monday, 24 May, 2021
      FT Globetrotter
      Tips from the top

      In this series from FT Globetrotter, leaders across a range of industries, from food to finance to fashion, share guides to their cities, with top spots to eat and drink, exercise, explore — and more

    • Thursday, 4 March, 2021
      Travel
      In Rome, a 2,000-year-old emperor’s tomb finally reopens

      Relics of Augustus’s reign are scattered across the city but now, after a major restoration, visitors can see his last resting place

    • Tuesday, 2 March, 2021
      Sea-suite: the ultimate water-sports guide
      Italian new wave: the top surfing spots only a short hop from Rome

      Brilliant breaks abound along the coast to the west of the Italian capital — for surfers of all levels

    • Thursday, 10 December, 2020
      FT Globetrotter
      Small is bellissima: Rome’s best independent boutiques for fashion and accessories

      One-of-a-kind shops and ateliers offering bona fide Roman style, from the sleekly austere to the wildly flamboyant

    • Saturday, 24 October, 2020
      FT Globetrotter
      La dolce Vespa: the delights of discovering Rome by scooter

      The coolest, most classic way to experience the Eternal City is on two wheels.

    • Thursday, 22 October, 2020
      FT GlobetrotterTips from the top
      Orson Francescone’s perfect day in central Rome

      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

    • Tuesday, 20 October, 2020
      HTSI
      Finally, one of the world’s finest – and most mysterious – ancient statue collections is unveiled

      Ninety-six sculptures belonging to the Torlonia family are now on show at Villa Caffarelli in Rome

    • Tuesday, 13 October, 2020
      FT Globetrotter
      Rome with the FT

      Explore • Eat and drink • Exercise • Experience • Enlighten

    • Wednesday, 23 September, 2020
      HTSI
      The best trips for culture vultures – an art lover’s guide

      Thought-provoking, immersive, impactful adventures for the way we want to travel now

    • Sunday, 21 June, 2020
      FT GlobetrotterNeighbourhood walks
      Rome walks: a gourmet stroll around Quartiere Trieste

      Start with a coffee, finish with an Aperol Spritz — and enjoy tasty Italian fare along the way

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