DK Travel : Rome

Although functioning as a vibrant, modern capital akin to any in Europe, the unique appeal of Rome is that the entire city is a vast, 3,000-year-old, indoor-outdoor museum. In every quarter you’ll find ancient monuments, art treasures and timeless architecture in churches, galleries and protected ruins. Home to the world’s smallest city, the Vatican, Rome has religion at its heart and history in its soul – a city that dazzles and inspires visitors time and time again.

Alberto Ciarla

Rome’s premier seafood restaurant. There’s also a well-stocked wine cellar.
Alberto di Castro

Etching, lithographs and other prints mostly from the 1660s to the 1920s are on sale in this lovely shop.
Alberto Moravia

One of Italy’s top modern authors (1907–90) wrote about Rome in Raconti Romani , La Romana , La Ciociara , Gli Indifferenti and La Noia , most of which have been translated.
Aldrovandi Residence

Outside the city centre, just beyond Villa Borghese in the Parioli district, full of greenery. The furnishings are handsome and the service deferential. Guests are welcome to use the pool of the Hotel Aldrovandi next door. Minimum one-week stay.
Alexander VI

Ruthless Borgia pope (1492–1503) used the pontificate to destroy rival families.
Alexanderplatz

This is definitely Rome’s premier jazz venue, thick with atmospheric cigarette smoke. The management regularly books first-rate international talent as well as local musicians and serves excellent food, too. Reservations are highly recommended.

Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz

A little bit off the beaten track, in Prati, but the best jazz club in Rome bar none - Winton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, George Coleman and many other international jazz stars have played here.
Alimandi

Close to the Vatican, recently remodelled with an attractive foyer and large rooms. Terraces and a roof garden are outstanding features for this price range. The staff are committed to quality service. On a fairly quiet shopping street, handy to public transport. Free cable TV and airport shuttle.
All Saints’ Day

Romans visit the graves of loved ones.
Allo Sbarco di Enea, Ostia Antica

Kitsch, but fun. The waiters dress up in Roman gear and the decor is like a low-budget epic movie. The speciality is fish; try the spaghetti alle vongole (clams).

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