TEAR-OUT GUIDE
Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most charismatic cities. A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up la dolce vita as gorging on 2,700 years’ worth of culture, especially if you’re on a romantic break.
GALLERIA CORSINI
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Once home to the eccentric Queen Christina of Sweden, the 18th-century Palazzo Corsini was designed in grand Versailles style, and houses artworks including Caravaggio’s San Giovanni Battista (St John the Baptist), Guido Reni’s Salome con la Testa di San Giovanni Battista (Salome with the Head of St John the Baptist), and Fra’ Angelico’s Corsini Triptych.
PALATINO
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Sandwiched between the Forum and the Circo Massimo, the Palatine (Palatine Hill) is one of Rome’s most spectacular sights, a beautiful, atmospheric area oftowering pinetrees, majestic ruins and unforgettable views. This is where Romulus supposedly founded the city, and where Rome’s emperors lived in palatial luxury.
Skyline views from Villa Borghese
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FILL YOUR BAGS
Before you head home, stock up on Italian edibles at family-run deli Paciotti. Its olive oils, cheeses, prosciutto hams and balsamic vinegars can be vacuum sealed and bubblewrapped for travel.