When in Rome: Keira Knightley and husband James Righton look like regular tourists as they sightsee in Italy

By Emily Sheridan and Jj Nattrass For Mailonline

Published: 05:11 EST, 23 May 2016 | Updated: 06:18 EST, 23 May 2016

They were just two of a host of stars who jetted into Rome to attend the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata.

However, just hours before wowing on the red carpet at the Teatro dell'Opera, Keira Knightley and James Righton were just a pair of regular tourists as they checked out the sights of the Italian capital.

With their baby daughter Edie presumably at home with relatives, the couple were making the most of their alone time as they enjoyed an afternoon of sightseeing.

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On the tourist trail: Actress Keira Knightley and her rocker husband James Righton visit the Basilica of Santa Maria in Rome on Sunday

On the tourist trail: Actress Keira Knightley and her rocker husband James Righton visit the Basilica of Santa Maria in Rome on Sunday

The Oscar-nominated actress, 31, and Klaxons keyboardist James, 32, were spotted visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria.

The pair soaked up the sun and culture as they paid a visit to the Basilica, which dates back to the 4th century, in the Trastevere region of Rome.

Pirates Of The Caribbean star Keira looked summery in a navy tea dress and was well prepared to the Roman cobbles in a pair of wedge espadrilles.

Candid: James larks around for a photo as his wife Keira captures their weekend break on her cameraphone

Candid: James larks around for a photo as his wife Keira captures their weekend break on her cameraphone

Interesting: Keira and James paid a visit to the Basilica, which dates back to the 4th century, in the Trastevere region of Rome

Interesting: Keira and James paid a visit to the Basilica, which dates back to the 4th century, in the Trastevere region of Rome

At one point, James posed for a goofy snap as his wife took photos on her cameraphone.

Later that evening, Keira showed some serious skin in a daring scarlet gown as she attended the premiere of the Giuseppe Verdi opera, directed by film-maker Coppola.

The couple were among a host of A-list guests who turned out for the first performance of the opera, which is produced by fashion designer Garavani Valentino.

The real Queen of the night? Keira looked to have taken some influence from the tomes of operatic history as she embraced a sizzling theatrical inspired sartorial theme on Sunday evening

The real Queen of the night? Keira looked to have taken some influence from the tomes of operatic history as she embraced a sizzling theatrical inspired sartorial theme on Sunday evening

Date night? Arriving at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma for the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata alongside her husband James Righton, the 31-year-old actress looked sensational in flesh-flashing scarlet gown 

Date night? Arriving at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma for the premiere of Sofia Coppola's La Traviata alongside her husband James Righton, the 31-year-old actress looked sensational in flesh-flashing scarlet gown 

And they were clearly delighted with the opportunity to enjoy a romantic evening out, with the stars looking more loved-up than ever as they made their way to the La Traviata premiere under the Roman sun. 

Keira looked to have taken some inspiration form Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute, and channeled the character The Queen of the Night as she conquered the style stakes in a ruched red sleeveless number.

Featuring a halterneck design, which featured tow neck to navel slashes, allowed the actress to flash a tantalizing hint of her alabaster skin in the backless number. 

When in Rome! The couple were among a host of A-List guests who turned out for the first performance of the director's - daughter of cinema icon Francis Ford Coppola - take on Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera

When in Rome! The couple were among a host of A-List guests who turned out for the first performance of the director's - daughter of cinema icon Francis Ford Coppola - take on Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera

A Rome-antic evening out: Clearly delighted with the opportunity to enjoy a romantic evening out, with the star looking more loved-up than ever as they made their way to the La Traviata premiere under the Roman sun

A Rome-antic evening out: Clearly delighted with the opportunity to enjoy a romantic evening out, with the star looking more loved-up than ever as they made their way to the La Traviata premiere under the Roman sun

Using a natural palette of make-up, Keira subtly highlight her pretty face with a flash of mascara, a hint of blusher and a slick of pink lipstick.

She arrived on the red carpet alongside her rocker husband, James, 32, who looked debonair and suave in a slim cut tuxedo, shirt and tie. 

Following the performance, James was expected to perform at a dinner hosted by Valentino at the Roman Aquarium. 

Happy family: The couple - who have been married three years - still looked a perfect match

Happy family: The couple - who have been married three years - still looked a perfect match

Lady in red: Keira looked to have taken some inspiration form Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute, and channeled the character The Queen of the Night as she conquered the style stakes in a ruched red sleeveless number 

Lady in red: Keira looked to have taken some inspiration form Mozart's opera, The Magic Flute, and channeled the character The Queen of the Night as she conquered the style stakes in a ruched red sleeveless number 

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