From the classic The Park of the Aqueducts and Capannelle Racecourse, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.7 · 20,451 reviews
Wander into open countryside on Rome's southern edge at the Park of the Aqueducts. Walk beneath towering Roman aqueducts striding across green fields, the same quiet, cinematic scenery Fellini once filmed.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h30
Walking intensity
Active — lots of walking
2★ 4.1 · 5,838 reviews
Discover Capannelle Racecourse, Rome's historic track on the Via Appia. Watch live horse racing or catch a major outdoor concert or festival like Rock in Roma, complete with food stalls and live music.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
3Discover Via Appia Nuova, San Giovanni's genuine local high street. Browse mainstream fashion chains and everyday shops alongside Romans, far from the historic center's tourist crowds.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
45 min
Best time
morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
