Before visiting Rome, Vatican City, and Italy's religious sites, read this Rick Steves-recommended book to better understand the popes and their history.

G is for Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Alphabet by Debbie Shoulders – This A-Z picture book introduces children to the history ...

From the most stylish hotels to stay in to the celebrity-loved restaurants to book, this is ELLE's luxury guide to visiting Rome.

Rome, just like Paris or London, is about to become an essential destination for experiential travel at the highest level.” JOHN ATHIMARITIS/COURTESY OF SIX SENSES ROME I couldn’t agree more.