My Wife and I have traveled to Rome several times and seen most of the big sites. I am looking for some suggestions on different places to go in Rome when are there this summer. We have the catacombs on our list, but what different places are there? Where and when Local Markets happen would be one idea.

Without knowing what type of things you like it's hard to make recos.

We like the Etruscan Museum in the Villa Giulia - but this may not be your taste.

And have you done day trips outside of Rome -there are several good ones.

Tihs was a nice little day trip, so few people too (we were there in April)

http://www.ostia-antica.org

Have you been to Villa Borghese and the surrounding Gardens and Park? Lovely as well.

Our last visit to Rome, we walked up and down the Aventine hill, enjoying the view from the "keyhole" at the villa belonging to the Knights of Malta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_d...orato_di_Malta). There is also the lovely, very old church of Santa Sabina and rose and orange gardens to enjoy, all with fabulous views of Rome.

Many people seem to skip the National Museums of Rome. The Palazzo Massimo has beautiful painted garden frescoes from the Villa of Livia and notable sculptures, including the great Hellenistic "Boxer at Rest."

If you are interested in World War II, there was an article (Echoes from the Roman Ghetto, NYTimes, 7/14/2013)that talked about Jews in Rome, noting particularly sites relating to World War II, such as the former SS prison on via Tasso. Here is a link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14/tr...an-ghetto.html

Some churches that are not on the usual itinerary:
Mausoleum of Santa Costanza: Notable for its mosaics that display both Christian and secular references (early Christian iconography, as it was being developed, often mixed the two).

Also, Santa Pudenziana, with late Roman mosaics, and Santa Prassede, with 9th century mosaics--both near Santa Maria Maggiore (and more mosaics).

Santa Cecilia in Trastevere: Heartbreaking, beautiful sculpture of the 2nd century saint by Stefano Maderno, supposedly depicted as her "uncorrupt" body appeared when rediscovered in 1599. Also, the wonderful frescoes by Pietro Cavallini in the choir.

Palazzo Valentini

Quartiere Coppede

Trajan's Market

Vills Farnesina - It was commissioned by Agostino Chigi, a prosperous papal banker in the early 1500's as a summer palace in the Trastevere. Among the different artists who contributed to the villa's decorations was Raphael & his school. The villa & its garden are quite beautiful!

I highly recommend the gorgeous Palazzo Colonna which I just saw on my last trip to Rome. Like you, Ive been fortunate to travel to Rome many times and was looking for new things to do/ see.
http://www.galleriacolonna.it/en/ Please note that the palazzo is open to the public only Saturday mornings.

Another new thing I did was a walking "food tour" of the Testaccio area offered by http://www.eatingitalyfoodtours.com/
Highly recommended.

It should read: <b>Villa</b> Farnesina. Sorry about the typo!

Palazzo Doria Pamphilij---really lovely and quiet, right in the middle of Rome! Very enjoyable.

The Roman Houses on Celio -also visit the neighboring churches and walk through the Villa Celimontana park
http://www.caseromane.it/en/index_en.html

We really enjoyed the Villa Farnesina. There was a chamber group rehearsing in one of the salons while we there. Also the views in to the Orto Botanico, which I'm going to visit one of these days.

I was supposing that you've been to the Terme di Caracalla, but if not, you gotta go.

Great thread

Great suggestions here!

denisea, I enjoyed that Palazzo as well.

We too enjoyed the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, and actually saw the elderly Principessa or duchess or whatever she is, getting in her chaffeured car at a side entrance.

I think Rome is the perfect city for getting off the beaten path; it's a living museum, with emphasis on the "living" part.