Italy Highlights
Capitoline Museums | Historical Rome, Rome | Points of interest
Dating from 1471, the Capitoline Museums are the world's oldest public museums. Their collection of classical sculpture is one of…
Colosseum | Historical Rome, Rome | Sights
An electrifying, spine-tingling sight, the Colosseum is the most thrilling of Rome's ancient monuments. It was here that gladiators met…
Palatino | Historic Rome, Rome | Points of interest
An atmospheric area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins and memorable views, the Palatino (Palatine Hill) is the birthplace of…
Palatino | Historical Rome, Rome | Sights
An atmospheric area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins and memorable views, the Palatino (Palatine Hill) is the birthplace of…
Roman Discussion board | Historical Rome, Rome | Sights
An impressive – if rather confusing – spread of ruins, the Roman Forum was ancient Rome's showpiece center, a grandiose…
Here’s how to do a rail tour from Rome to Venice
Lonely Planet associate editor Ann Douglas Lott recently traveled through Italy aboard a vintage train, regional trains and bus. Here, she…