A vacation rental in Rome provides a base for exploring not just the eternal city, but also the surrounding area of Lazio. Here are our top day trips from Rome for your inspiration.

Imagine strolling through the cobble stone terracotta streets of Rome. Endless side streets line the eternal city with hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered behind every turn. While Via Condotti is the main shopping street of the city for designer staples, you will find creative and unique pieces in other areas if you know where to venture.

You’ll find just about every region in Italy represented in Rome. Traditional Roman cooking features specialties like saltimboca, stracciatella (soup with eggs, parmesan cheese, and parsley), and fried artichokes (carciofi). Roman pasta dishes include alla carbonara (with eggs and bacon) and amatriciana.

Lazio regional cuisine is flavorful and rich in meats and vegetables and unlike other regions in Italy, Lazio’s cuisine has a hint of Jewish influence. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the region.