Hotel Casa Valdese Roma Rome for kids

Among the not-to-be-missed experiences:

• imagining the lives of gladiators and emperors between the Colosseum and the Roman Forum

• visiting the Explora Children’s Museum, with interactive activities

• discovering the Centrale Montemartini, where archaeology meets industrial archaeology

• exploring the National Etruscan Museum at Villa Giulia

• participating in educational workshops at the Stadium of Domitian

• experiencing music at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

• discovering nature and science at the Civic Museum of Zoology or the Planetarium

• getting closer to contemporary art at MAXXI

• stepping into the world of cinema with Cinecittà si Mostra

You can explore Rome through play, discovering hidden details and stories along the way. Here are a few suggestions:

• stroll through the Coppedè District, among its fairy-tale architecture

• look for the bas-relief of the snake on Tiber Island

• discover the “stone zoo” among the city’s fountains and sculptures

• visit the cat colony at Largo di Torre Argentina

• find the little Madonna dell’Archetto

Rome isn’t just about monuments—it also has parks where you can relax and play! Here are a few:

• Villa Borghese, with a pond, the Bioparco, and activities for children

• Villa Torlonia, featuring the interactive Technotown museum

• Rome’s Botanical Garden, in the heart of Trastevere

• Villa Doria Pamphilj, one of the city’s largest parks

Food can also be part of the experience. Don’t miss these must-try treats:

• traditional pastries at the bakeries in the Jewish Ghetto

• grattachecca at the kiosks along the Tiber

• white pizza with mortadella from Roman bakeries

• artisanal gelato, perfect for a break during the day

Rome is also a great starting point for day trips suitable for all ages. Options include:

• Ostia Antica

• Garden of Ninfa

• Gardens of Bomarzo

• Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli

• Castel Gandolfo

• Civita di Bagnoregio

• Viterbo and Caprarola