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7 Things Tourists Don't Do in Rome, but You Should

Perspectives of Rome unexpected and unexplored by most tourists...

Many tourists come to Rome expecting to see famous ruins from an ancient empire. Because this is what most tourists expect, this is what most tourists see. Although Rome does have more than its fair share of well-known ruins and monuments, the city did not end with the fall of the ancient Roman Empire.

If you want to see Rome beyond the photo ops you expect, here are seven alternate perspectives of the city that are favorites of travelgasm.com. Collectively, it is hoped that these experiences go beyond your expectations and provide a more complex and contemporary understanding of the city than visiting only the top tourist attractions.

Just as travelgasm.com does for our 7 Things Tourists Do in Rome That You Should Do Also, we, likewise, show you how to reach each of these locations by mass transit. Rome's transit could be better, but we have stitched together routes using the largely underground Metropolitana, above ground Ferrovie Urbane train, and remnants of once extensive tram systems. As always, itineraries are complete with the best exits and stops to use and the most favorable walks for each locale. Let's get started...

Click an image for complete info and a local area map with our preferred transit and walking suggestions.



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  • Writing & Photos By Brock Kyle. All Rights Reserved. Published 9 March 2019. Feedback.