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.

Margutta

An outstanding choice for location and value. The façade and public areas are low-key, but the rooms are clean and airy with wrought-iron beds. Several rooms share a roof terrace.
Maria Teresa Nitti Valentini

Stunning antique jewellery from the 1800s up to the 1940s are sold here, as well as original brooches based on the design of older pieces.
Mariano

A pleasant setting with fine roasted game or abbacchio (lamb).
Mark Twain

The American writer (1835–1910) spent little time in the Eternal City during his Grand Tour, but his satirical impressions in The Innocents Abroad have become among the most quoted and memorable of any visitor.
MAS

MAS stands for “Magazzini allo Statuto ” (“Statutory Warehouses”). Shopping here is like one vast rummage sale. There’s tons of merchandise piled up in bins. But the prices are ludicrously low and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Massimo Maria Melis

This unique jewellery studio wraps 21-carat gold around coins, glass and stones preserved from the Etruscan, Roman and medieval eras.
Maurizio Grossi

Maurizio Grossi is a specialist in marble. This is just the place to buy a reproduction Roman bust or an astoundingly life-like sculpted fruit.
mausoleum of Santa Costanza

this church built to house the tomb of Constantine's daughter has beautiful mosaics; alongside it is the church of Sant' Agnese which has interesting catacombs below. Neither get the number of tourist they deserve.
May Day Concert

Held in front of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (see San Giovanni in Laterano and Scala Santa), this is a vast, free event, boasting a line-up of top Italian popstars and the occasional international luminary. It’s in celebration of socialist Italy’s “Day of the Worker”, when just about everything shuts down.
Mecenate Palace

With views of Santa Maria Maggiore), this comfortable hotel is named after a great patron of the arts under Augustus Caesar. The terrace café is ideal for small conferences and there’s a meeting hall that holds up to 40 people.

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