Purportedly the oldest ice cream parlor in Rome, Giolitti has served gelato, pastries, and espresso since 1890. Just steps from the Pantheon, tourists and locals alike are known to queue outside its doors for a taste of Rome’s finest cold dessert. Inside, display cases present a mouthwatering selection of biscotti, tarts, and croissants, while an immense variety of gelato dominates the space. Present your ticket to the attendant (most likely a grandson of the original founders), make an impossible decision between stracciatella and nocciola, and, of course, ask for extra panna to top it all off! —Paulina Prosnitz

Paulina Prosnitz is an Associate Editor for AIR MAIL