If you have just one day in Rome, careful planning is needed to make sure you can see most of the top sites and well experience the culture of the city.

Start your day early Start your day in Vatican City so that you can get to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum as soon as they open. For one day in Rome, your best choice is buying tickets online ahead of time to avoid having a line to wait in.

Of all the historic sites in Rome, the Colosseum is often a favorite with visitors. You'd better take a  there. After visiting Colosseum, you may be ready to take a walking tour of the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. Walking through is a must for you, so is always a great choice in Italy to get your energy back up.

After lunch, head to the Spanish Steps, a perfect place to for a bit while enjoying a cup of Gelato, an Italian ice-cream for dessert.

But if you are short of time, don't spend more than minutes each at the three sites above. Finally, you can't miss the Trastevere Neighborhood, one of Rome's oldest areas filed with a number of small hotels and restaurants, especially for travelers who want to have traditional dinner and experience the local nightlife in Rome.