Places Jfmcl Wants to Go

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

Striking fusion of Islamic and postmodern architecture, said to be the largest mosque in Western Europe.

A square-domed symbol of resilience in the heart of the old Jewish Ghetto.

A medieval tower, dating back to the 12th century, lingers in the Roman countryside.

Everything from fried brains to stewed lungs are on the menu at this nose-to-tail spot.

When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

Inventive Sicilian specialties are executed with flair at this restaurant overseen by chef Ciccio Sultano.

Once the home of a renowned slaughterhouse, formerly working-class Testaccio is still the place to go for Roman offal dishes.

Chef Leonardo Vignoli subtly updates Roman classics in a storied space.

A literary park dedicated to the memory of a filmmaker, writer, and intellectual who was killed in 1975.

Fried artichokes and other Roman–Jewish classics are executed with care at this no-frills cafeteria.

Roman-style pizza al taglio arrives here with magnificent, crackly crust.

An expansive collection donated by an heirless nobleman formed this admission-free civic museum.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

For one of Rome’s finest renditions of cacio e pepe, head straight to this osteria.

A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.

A freedman baker’s lavish tomb has a relief showing various stages of Roman bread making.

Among the busts of heroes of the Roman Republic of 1849, there is also a statue of a boy and his dog.

The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.

This medieval church in Rome was almost destroyed following a terrorist attack in 1993.

For more than a century, this hole-in-the-wall near Termini Station has been serving what some say is the greatest porchetta sandwich.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.