"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rome is famous for countless things (think: the Colosseum, the Vatican, carbonara, and its historic ...

Hidden gems in Rome can show you a more intimate side of the Eternal City. Sure, the Colosseum and Vatican are incredible, but the crowds can leave even the most seasoned traveler feeling drained.

Sprawling across the valley of the Colosseum and the Palatine and Esquiline Hill in central Rome are the remarkably well-preserved remains of Emperor Nero’s Domus Aurea, his so-called Golden House.

When travel dreams take people to Europe, Italy is often their first stop. There’s something seductively charming about this country, its people, and la dolce vita. I always feel at home in Italy, ...