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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?
Our writer yearns for Vatican-style splendour to witness up close some Machiavellian mischief
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
Where to find the best produce on the planet, from classic New York delis and Indian spice emporiums to German sausage shops
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
Francis Ford Coppola, Susan Sarandon and Martin Scorsese have all been drawn to this tiny film store
Lace up for the most beautiful running routes on earth
Relics of Augustus’s reign are scattered across the city but now, after a major restoration, visitors can see his last resting place
Brilliant breaks abound along the coast to the west of the Italian capital — for surfers of all levels
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