Things to do in Rome, no research required

Rome fits a week of sightseeing into a few square miles, which sounds convenient right up until you’re in your third queue of the day. The map pins the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum next to the bars and restaurants around them, so you’re never choosing between ruins and a decent espresso. Saint Peter’s Basilica has its own cluster of cafes for the walk back from the Vatican, which you will need more than you think. Between the museums and the breakfast spots there’s enough for several days without repeating a meal or standing in the same line twice.