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

Rome, one of Travel + Leisure readers' favorite European cities, is having a luxury hotel moment. If your 2024 travel plans will bring you to the Italian capital, these are the best places to book.

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.