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.

M & J Place Hostel

Just to the right of Termini Station; kitchen use, internet access, no curfew. Multilingual staff, 24-hour reception; lockers and left luggage service. Tourist information, plus discount coupons. Dormitories and private rooms available. Breakfast included.
M Simotti Rocchi

Specialist in Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities, selling everything from coins to vases to statuary at a fraction of the prices auction-goers pay (simple coins or terracotta heads start at around €75).
Macallé

A select range of sporting goods, from skis and snowboards to tents and tennis gear.
Maccheroni

The fans and airy rooms wrapped around an open kitchen have a Parisian bistro look. The menu is staunchly Roman, though.
Mad Jack’s

A classic Irish pub offering all the brews you can imagine, especially Guinness, along with decent light snacks.
Madonna della Neve

Commemorating a papal vision of an August snowfall in the 4th century, white petals float down from the ceiling of S Maria Maggiore.
Majestic

Magnificence is the keynote in the oldest of the Via Veneto hotels, founded in 1889. Rich decor is everywhere, as well as antiques and bathrooms with Jacuzzis.
Mamertine Prison

This was Rome’s ancient central lockdown (built 7th–6th century BC). Among its celebrity inmates were Vercingetorix, a rebel Celtic chieftain, styled the last king of Gaul, who was brought to Rome in chains, and St Peter, who left an impression of his face where the guards reportedly slammed him against the stairwell wall. Downstairs is also the alleged column to which St Peter was chained.
Marble and Tile Bottega

This is certainly one of the most fascinating of a nest of authentic workshops. Particularly appealing are the 18th- and 19th-century Neapolitan floor tiles.
Marcus Aurelius

The closest Rome came to having a philosopher-king of the Platonic ideal (161–80).

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