Suzana Ustabecir has more than 15 years of experience as a teacher, school administrator, and education specialist. An avid traveler in her free time, Suzana Ustabecir has visited a number of destinations, including Rome.
While home to such well-known sites as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, Rome offers a number of under-the-radar attractions for the adventurous traveler. According to travel experts, some of the best include:
1. Basilica di San Clemente: The elegant Basilica di San Clemente consists of three preserved layers: a marble-floored church dating to the 12th century, a fourth-century basilica housing one of the world’s largest collections of wall paintings from the early Middle Ages, and the remnants of a clandestine site of Christian worship built in the first century.
2. Casina delle Civette: Described as a real-life fairy-tale castle, this neoclassical villa was constructed by Giovanni Torlonia, an eccentric last descendant of Roman nobility. Today, Villa Torlonia, as it is also known, welcomes visitors with a unique mix of medieval themes and art nouveau.
3. Monte Testaccio: A large, ancient hill built from millions of discarded olive-oil jars, Monte Testaccio is the centerpiece of the working-class Testaccio neighborhood. This neighborhood, which stands out as the birthplace of Roman cuisine, is also home to some of Rome’s best restaurants.
