15 Photos That Prove You Really Must Visit Rome At Night

While Rome is undisputedly gorgeous during the day, it’s also busy, noisy and chaotic. As the sun sets, however, the city begins to unwind, revealing a more serene side to its personality. Illuminated by moonlight, cobbled piazzas seem more romantic, ancient monuments more stirring and panoramic vistas even more breathtaking. The Eternal City is especially charming after dark – and these photos prove it.

Sunsets in Rome really are this colourful

As dusk falls, ancient ruins are especially thought-provoking to gaze upon

A flock of starlings above the city skyline

And then there’s the monuments

Illuminated against the night sky to show off their magnificence

Each monument grander than the next

Whether you head to Rome’s most famous fountain…

…or one a little further afield

The city’s water features also sparkle at night

Bernini’s fountain in St. Peter’s Square

Packed with tourists in the day, Piazza Navona reveals its dramatic side at night

Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza Navona

Even the roundabouts are impressive

While cosy neighbourhoods like Trastevere become the perfect meeting place to begin the evening

Whether you walk along the water front…

…or stroll across its many bridges, don’t forget to admire the Tiber River

In fact, every angle of the city – from church cupola to cobbled piazza – deserves to be explored at night!

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