From handmade pasta-making to world-class shopping—the Eternal City is so much more than ancient ruins, best experienced ...

Most of them are faithful but sketchy copies of drawings by the Slovene Franz Caucig, who lived in Rome from 1780 to 1787. They were probably made for an English Grand Tourist and sold as souvenirs.

Shopping in Rome allows you to experience the city's culture ... The gourmet food shops should be another must on your list – this is Italy after all. Think cured meats, artichoke hearts ...