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.

Lord Byron

This refined boutique hotel was originally a monastery, but there’s nothing ascetic about it nowadays. The decor is an eclectic mix of styles and periods, but all of it evokes opulence. Its location provides serene solitude that makes a perfect antidote to the hectic life of the centre.
Luchino Visconti

Visconti (1906–1976) is most famous for filming The Leopard and Death in Venice .
Luna Piena

Friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving Roman classics, from carbonara to roast lamb.
Lunapark

This modest collection of rollercoasters, carnival rides and funhouses in the Fascist-built suburb of EUR is a far cry from Euro Disney, but will fit the bill when only an amusement park will do.
L’Alibi

This is Rome’s largest and most famous gay disco, with several dance floors, lounges and a huge terrace garden to cool off in in summer.
L’Angolo di Napoli

Head here for lunch in this light and airy establishment with cafeteria-style service. Hot or cold buffet selections.
L’Archetto

The cast from nearby Teatro Quirino head here for more than 100 pasta sauces.
L’Art Nouveau

Antiques shop devoted to Art Nouveau and Liberty style furnishings, lamps, objets d’art and chinoiserie silk tapestries and gowns.
L’Eau Vive

Amid 16th-century frescoes, lay sisters from around the world dressed in native costume serve refined French cuisine and dishes from their own countries. Everyone sings “Ave Maria of Lourdes” before their crêpes flambées . Slightly kitsch but all the profits do go to charity.
L’Enotecantina

Perfect mix of tradition and modernity at this large, relaxed wine bar. Recently, they’ve added outdoor tables for enjoying their fine pastas and pizzas.

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