Throughout 2009 we provided you with countless must-see spots across the world.  When planning your Italy vacation we hope that these Rome must-see sights will make your Rome vacation more memorable.

Full-Day Excursion to Pompeii

A scenic drive along the Highway of the Sun takes you past the famous Abbey of Montecassino and Naples for a guided visit of Pompeii, both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Roman Highlights

A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon.

Gelateria de Palme

All roads don’t lead to this tiny gelateria down a hidden alley. But after a taste of its addictive chocolate-chipped straciatella ice cream, a nightly pilgrimage to this off-the-beaten-track gem may be in order.

Monte Testaccio

When terracotta oil and wine shipping containers were no longer needed, the ancient Romans piled them up here. Now this grassy knoll built on the broken pottery is a hip enclave of artists, wine cellars and chic restaurants. Come experience how one man’s trash can truly be another’s treasure.

Bulgari

Andy Warhol called this posh boutique the “most important museum of modern art in Europe.” Since 1884, when Sotirio Bulgari arrived in Rome from Epirus, Greece, his store’s Renaissance-inspired jewelry has marked the pinnacle of Italian design.

Villa Ada

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Everybody and their dog (literally) frequent this sprawling 450-acre city park. Lush vegetation and rolling fields make this park a popular summer spot for outdoor concerts.

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