The magic of Rome

The historical city on seven hills has centuries’ worth of delights, from ancient ruins to Renaissance palazzos to modern nightclubs right out of La Dolce Vita. But Rome’s charm can be elusive – the chaos of contemporary city life, the roar of motorcycles, the madding crowds – and difficult to pick out from a sea of tourist and lookalike vendors. Here are five moments, streets, and places to go to capture Rome at its very best.