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Hidden Gems in Rome

Skip the tourist traps. These are the secret spots, hidden corners, and local favourites that most visitors never find in Rome.

Off the beaten path

Secret spots in Rome

Aventine Keyhole, Rome
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Aventine Keyhole

A bronze door on the Aventine Hill with a keyhole that perfectly frames St Peter's dome. The view through the tiny opening — hedges framing the distant dome — is one of Rome's most delightful surprises.

Quartiere Coppedè, Rome
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Quartiere Coppedè

A tiny neighbourhood of fantastical Art Nouveau buildings hidden near Via Salaria. The Spider Chandelier archway, the fairy-tale facades, and the fountain create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Non-Catholic Cemetery, Rome
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Non-Catholic Cemetery

Where Keats and Shelley are buried, this beautiful cemetery near the Pyramid of Cestius is one of Rome's most peaceful spots. The ancient cypresses and the cat sanctuary nearby add to the charm.

Basilica di San Clemente, Rome
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Basilica di San Clemente

A 12th-century church built over a 4th-century church built over a 1st-century Roman temple. Descending through the layers of history is like time-travelling. The underground river still flows.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome
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Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

A private palace on Via del Corso with a stunning art collection — Velázquez, Caravaggio, Bernini. The audio guide narrated by the prince who lives there is unique. Far fewer visitors than the Vatican museums.

Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci), Rome
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Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci)

A quiet park on the Aventine Hill with orange trees and a terrace overlooking the Tiber and St Peter's dome. The sunset view is arguably Rome's most romantic. Free and often uncrowded.

Centrale Montemartini, Rome
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Centrale Montemartini

An art museum inside a disused power station — classical Roman sculptures among diesel engines and turbines. The contrast is extraordinary and the space is nearly empty compared to the Vatican.

Jewish Ghetto, Rome
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Jewish Ghetto

Rome's historic Jewish quarter has incredible restaurants, a beautiful synagogue, and ancient ruins. The fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudia) here are a must. The Portico d'Ottavia ruins are free to see.

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Photo credits

Hero — David Köhler / Unsplash · Aventine Keyhole — Michael Gröning / CC BY 2.0 · Quartiere Coppedè — Livioandronico2013 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Non-Catholic Cemetery — Tulumnes / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Basilica di San Clemente — Ninfamania / CC BY 4.0 · Palazzo Doria Pamphilj — Livioandronico2013 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci) — Bex-Lemon / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Centrale Montemartini — Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Jewish Ghetto — Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0