I’m from Rome. Visit these 9 underrated, less-crowded monuments instead of the Colosseum and the Vatican.

• I’m from Rome, Italy, and always see tourists visiting the same crowded sites.
• The Colosseum and Vatican are must-sees for first-time visitors, but the city has more to offer.
• Check out the impressive Stadium of Domitian, Largo di Torre Argentina, or Castel Sant’Angelo.

Growing up in Rome, I’ve become accustomed to skirting the hundreds-thick crowds that form outside iconic monuments like the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums — the Eternal City is, after all, one of the most popular cities to visit in the world.

Although I believe both monuments are must-sees for first-time visitors, the Italian city is home to many other sites that are just as historic and awe-inspiring.