The stairs and escalators of the new Colosseo–Fori Imperiali station of Metro C

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New Developments and Landmark Projects in Rome

Metro C’s new archaeological stations, the Trevi Fountain’s visitor route, Rosewood Rome on the Via Veneto and the planned stadium at Pietralata. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Rome.

  1. Open

    Metro C: the archaeological stations

    Colosseum·Transport

    Line C reached the Colosseum in December 2025, with two stations that are also museums.

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  2. Open

    The Trevi Fountain visitor route

    Trevi·Heritage

    Since February 2026 the basin of the Trevi Fountain is reached by a ticketed route.

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  1. Open

    Metro C: the archaeological stations

    Colosseum·Transport

    Line C reached the Colosseum in December 2025, with two stations that are also museums.

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  2. Open

    Roma Termini

    Termini·Transport

    Rome’s main station, with shops and services, the hub for the Frecciarossa and Italo trains.

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  3. Under development

    Rosewood Rome

    Via Veneto·Hotel

    A new Rosewood hotel in a former bank headquarters on the Via Veneto.

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  4. Approved

    The new Roma stadium at Pietralata

    Pietralata·Sport

    AS Roma’s planned stadium at Pietralata, approved in September 2026.

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  5. Open

    The Trevi Fountain visitor route

    Trevi·Heritage

    Since February 2026 the basin of the Trevi Fountain is reached by a ticketed route.

    Explore View on map

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