Instagrammable Spots in Rome

I think we all have seen enough photos of people crowded at the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, and Spanish Steps in Rome. Of course, you have to visit them, but you don't have to post your photos at them because they are so crowded. I do think if you go see them at 5 AM right when the sun rises, then you have a free pass to post your pictures.

You can pretty much find a pretty spot for a photo at any corner in Rome, but here are some that stood out without the people:

Riserva Naturale Della Valle dei Casali

When leaving Fiumicino airport and heading to the heart of Rome, ask your taxi driver to stop at the graffiti. This part of town is the best to see because it is almost like a normal neighborhood, not crowded with tourists. It is giving suburb of Chicago but Italian. If you throw in a tip, I bet the taxi driver will take the picture for you.

Parione

West of the Pantheon, you will stumble around Parione. Look for a building with vines around it and hope there is a motorcycle parked there. Get the right angle and you have yourself an Instagram post. Pose on the motorcycle if you dare, but the Italians aren't afraid to yell at you.

Campo Marzio

Best at night, Campo Marzio is a historical little street with charm. You will find this street if you walk down the steep hill from the top of the Spanish steps. No filter needed at this location, and you won't have a lot of people walking around here at night. Just watch out because the cars zoom down this street, and it is narrow.

Sant'Eustachio

I am not going to recommend that you take a picture at a church, but I am not going to judge you if you do. The angle might be awkward, but the mirror is the perfect spot to sneak a picture. Perfect for a quick story or good to add at the end of a carousel on Instagram.