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Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini , Rome

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Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, a 16th-century palace, houses the provincial government offices as well as underground ruins. Tour the

Tours from $14

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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins , Rome

4.1

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins houses the remains of 3,700 friars of the Capuchin order. Explore the themed chapels, decorated with bones and

Tours from $45

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Museo Storico Piana delle Orme , Borgo Faiti

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Take a trip into history at Museo Storico Piana delle Orme, a museum featuring exhibits on the agricultural life of the area and World War II

Tours from $414

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Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Guided Tour with Transfers

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Duration: 3h 30min

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath the Basilica San Martino ai Monti to discover layers of ancient foundations offering an insight to civilizations long fallen.

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War Museum WinterLine Venafro , Venafro

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Travelers looking for a taste of history shouldn't miss War Museum WinterLine Venafro, a museum dedicated to World War II campaigns that took

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Museo Nazionale Tarquiniense , Tarquinia

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Explore an archeological museum dedicated to the Etruscan civilization (the civilization that prefigured the Romans) when you visit Museo Naz

Tours from $671

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Our expert advice on where to stay in Rome

For easy foot access to most of the city's main historical sites, consider staying in Rome's old town center. The area is conveniently placed for public transport, only a walk away from the city's main railway station. Accommodations here span all hotels sectors, from cheap hostels to luxury brand names. To avoid the steep prices and overcrowding of the town center, explore the hotels in the inner suburbs of Rome. They offer comfortable rooms and excellent food at a fraction of the price charged by the centrally located hotel chains. Another affordable option is the area around Vatican, which boasts a good selection of family-owned B&Bs.

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