What if you could experience Rome’s rich history, art, and culture—without the crowds?
Rome may be the Eternal City, but when you're shoulder to shoulder with tour groups at the Colosseum or queuing for hours at the Vatican, it can start to feel... less eternal and more exhausting.
But what if you could experience Rome’s rich history, art, and culture—without the crowds?
Whether it's your first time in the city or your fifth, these seven lesser-known spots will give you a fresh, authentic, and peaceful look at Rome.
Just a short walk from the Colosseum, this underrated church hides three layers of Roman history, stacked underground. Descend from a 12th-century basilica to a 4th-century church—and then into a 1st-century pagan temple and Roman house.
This fairy-tale-like neighborhood in northernRome is unlike anything else in the city. A whimsical blend of Art Nouveau,Baroque, and medieval architecture, it's filled with strange sculptures, enchanted buildings, and ornate arches.
Just steps from the bustling Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore lies this serene, often-empty church. Its Byzantine mosaics are dazzling, and the Chapel of St. Zeno feels like stepping into a jewel box.
Head up Aventine Hill to the Knights ofMalta’s Priory. Look through the unassuming green door’s keyhole—and you’ll see a perfectly framed view of St. Peter’s Basilica, centered through a garden and archway.
This tranquil, beautifully kept cemetery near Piramide is the resting place of English poets Keats and Shelley. It’s surprisingly peaceful, with cats sunbathing among ancient tombs.
A lovely stop for quiet reflection and literary lovers.
Unlike the crowded Vatican Museums, this privately owned palace houses a stunning collection of Renaissance art—including works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Velázquez—in luxurious but uncrowded rooms.
It may look like an ordinary hill, but it’s actually an ancient Roman garbage dump—made entirely from broken amphorae(ceramic olive oil jars). Today, it’s a historic curiosity and the site of some of Rome’s best local eateries nearby.
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