What to see in Italy
Our personal finds. Notes in quotes are our editors’ impressions.

Limonaia del Castèl
Museum
an old lemon house on Lake Garda, lemons above the lake

Galleria Borghese
Museum
Bernini and Caravaggio in a villa in the park, book tickets in advance

Galleria Doria Pamphilj
Museum
a private palace with works by Rubens and Titian, quiet and uncrowded

Villa Sciarra
Park & garden
a quiet villa park with fountains and sculptures

Mouth of Truth
Landmark
the famous stone from “Roman Holiday” — you can put your hand in

Pantheon
Temple
an ancient temple with a dome and oculus, where Raphael is buried

Sant'Ignazio
Temple
an illusory dome painted on a flat ceiling — there's a mirror to help you see it

Terrazza delle Quadrighe
Viewpoint
the rooftop terrace of the Vittoriano, all of Rome at your feet

Janiculum Hill
Viewpoint
a hill with a panorama of all Rome, the best sunset