Untold Italy · Friday, July 31, 2026
Karina Cook highlights the importance of seeking out less crowded, yet equally significant, historical and artistic sites in Rome to avoid overtourism. She suggests places like Palazzo Massimo and Baths of Diocletian as alternatives to overcrowded main attractions, offering a richer and more personal experience.
“But there's so many other things to do as well. So it's just a little bit of it exploring a little bit, seeking out a little bit more knowledge maybe.”
“I recently went to Palazzo Massimo, which is a treasure trove of ancient Roman art, which. Is and where they're like ten other people there, fifteen other people in the middle of June. It was crazy, and I loved every second of it.”
“And the act of going there is what's called sustainable travel. You know, you've you've not been weighing down these over touristic places. You're going to somewhere less traveled within this big city.”