The hidden gems in the heart of Rome

The view from the Villa d'Este in Tivoli is quite stunning.

To find the pulse of Rome, stray off the typical tourist path and you will be happily surprised.

STAND within the Colosseum’s massive bowl, and you can practically hear the roar of the ancient crowd. But to capture the sounds of today’s Rome, it’s best to get away from the flurry of tourists and settle into a quaint trattoria like Da Tonino, where everyone within its rustic walls chatters away in Italian.