American Academy
Devoted to the arts and humanities, this powerhouse atop the Gianicolo Hill awards fellowships to American academics, artists, and other creatives, inviting them to enjoy a year working in Rome at its impressive villa and gardens. Becoming a Friend of the Academy—for as little as $100—gives you access to the otherwise-closed campus’s rich programing, and allows you to pop in for a tour or even weekday buffet lunch, served at the villa’s Alice Waters-guided café.
More Things To Do in Rome
Bellini Travel
London-based Italy specialist Bellini Travel focuses on high-end, high-touch, insider-access trip-planning.
Nuovo Mercato Esquilino
This food market by the city’s main train, Termini, is a favorite for Rome’s chefs, visiting travelers, and locals.
Vatican Museums
This grand complex of palaces and chapels, galleries, and gardens contains priceless masterpieces from the ancient Romans to the Renaissance popes.
Contemporary Art Galleries
Rome's new contemporary art showcases offer more diversity to the obvious older treasures in town.
Galleria Doria Pamphilj
This house museum holds a private collection of some of Europe’s most important paintings.
Kami Spa
This beautiful Asian day spa has become one of the city’s best beauty and wellness destinations
MAXXI
Zaha Hadid’s dynamic tour de force houses temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, architecture, and urban design.
Katie Parla Food Tour
Join top English-language food writer Katie Parla on one of her privately guided tasting tours.
Borghese Gallery
This museum houses one of the world’s most impressive collections of Baroque painting and sculpture, as well as the ancient Roman pieces that inspired them.
