Nothing is eternal except Rome | 2-Day Travel Guide

One day you'll return to Rome Reliving the Eternal City from "Roman Holiday" A decade ago, I tossed a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and now, I've finally returned~ · Rome is mainly divided into two parts: the city center + Vatican City. · Castel Sant'Angelo + Vatican can be covered in one day. St. Peter's Basilica offers free entry (though expect queues), while the Vatican Museums require advance online tickets—impossible to get on-site. · The other day is for exploring Rome's historic center: 1️⃣ Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) 2️⃣ Colosseum + Roman Forum (Foro Romano) + Palatine Hill (Palatino) 3️⃣ Victor Emmanuel II Monument (Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II)—the best spot for Colosseum photos! Skip the museum and head straight to the free 2nd-floor terrace. For higher views, take the paid elevator to the rooftop. 4️⃣ Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Square) 5️⃣ Pincian Hill (Passeggiata del Pincio)—don’t miss the sunset here!! After sunset, head to the Spanish Steps for perfect timing. 6️⃣ The Spanish Steps 7️⃣ For Bernini fans, add the Borghese Gallery and Aesculapius Temple (Temple of Aesculapius) in Villa Borghese. A true genius—his sculptures breathe with soul. Since I’d already visited the Pantheon and the Mouth of Truth before, I skipped them this time, but first-timers should definitely see the Pantheon! ⚠️ Pro tip: The Spanish Steps are much quieter at night—ideal for reenacting "Roman Holiday" scenes after sunset. Great for shopping and dining nearby too. 🏨 I stayed at Baglioni Hotel Regina Rome on Via Veneto. 🚶 Walkable to the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Pincian Hill, and Villa Borghese. 👸 Once the residence of Queen Margherita, its opulent lobby alone could fill a day of photos. 🎬 For "Roman Holiday" fans: try renting a Vespa scooter! The hotel also offers professional photoshoots at iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. 🚗 Rome’s city center is best explored on foot, though buses and metro are available. I used a 48-hour transit pass (€12.50) for unlimited metro and bus rides. — Baglioni Hotel Regina