Romana Vegana

Rome. The name alone evokes vivid images of ancient Mediterranean splendor: majestic colosseums, grandiose cathedrals, decorative fountains, and gorgeous Baroque piazzas. Add to that vivid tableau a contemporary cultural scene replete with art, architecture, and a farm-to-table food movement, and you can see why the Italian city of nearly 3 million has reigned as a cultural capital for almost 3,000 years. Surprisingly, the best parts of the city aren’t necessarily the museums and monuments, but the everyday beauty that abounds here.

Imagine sauntering down narrow, crooked streets that open into expansive squares lined with lively, umbrella-shaded cafés with prime views of the local street theater. As you soak up the scenery, tune into the hum of scooters passing by and the melodic chatter of locals. After sipping a caffè Americano and easing