Colonna Palace belongs to one of the most famous and richest family in Rome: the Colonna family. Their fame is due to their antecedent Marcantonio who won at Lepanto against the Turkish army. This important battle has been represented … Continued
The street art in Rome is always referred to graffiti and murales , however I think that also the sculptures made on trunks can be considered street art and maybe something more. Here in Rome there are many trees … Continued
St. Peter’s Square in Rome is one of the most suggestive square in the world. It is ellipse shaped. In its center there is an Egyptian obelisk located between two great fountains. Looking at the Basilica at the left … Continued
After having spent hours and hours in the museums, you can make a walking tour around the Eternal city. There are many itineraries you can follow. Today I suggest the one to take a glance to the city if … Continued
The Napolitan Crib at the Basilica of Sts Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali 1, is located in the very heart of Rome in an imposing archeological complex. It’s a Crib of the 1700s and it was given … Continued
Formula E: Rome is ready. In fact the 14th of April 2018 for the first time Rome takes part to Formula E, the fully-electric single-seater street racing. The length of the track is about 3 kilometers on the Circuto Cittadino … Continued
If your journey in Rome includes the first Saturday of the month, you can visit the Senate House: Palazzo Madama. Normally it is open the first Saturday, but it’s better if you check information on the official website. The … Continued
You are in Rome with your family and you want to spend a funny day with your children. Then the “Casale sul Fiume Treja” holiday farm is what you need. Where It is in Mazzano Romano, 40km … Continued
Your visit to Palazzo del Quirinale can be of two kind: the first artistic-institutional that includes the tour of the Piano Nobile, the Ground Floor and it costs 1,50€; the second artistic-institutional and thematic that includes the first kind … Continued
Recently I discovered the ancient aperitif in Rome even if it exists long since. Every week the Gusto per Roma Association arranges some aperitifs in the most wonderful archeological sites in Rome. You can enjoy your aperitif among remains … Continued
Roma Pass: is it worth it? It depends on some factors. I studied (using a calculator) an itinerary, in the center of Rome, to save as much as possible time and money. In fact you can visit Colosseum, Castel … Continued
From the 21st of April to the 27th of October Vatican Museums by night allow visitors to enjoy a particular nocturnal atmosphere. You have the opportunity to see the greatest artistic heritage in the world, after sunset. In fact … Continued
The cycling tours in Rome are one of the best ways to see the city. Here is the tour to explore the center of Rome and to see the most important monuments. I chose this route taking into consideration … Continued
Palazzo Corsini in Rome, in Via della Lungara 10, is one of the most beautiful places to visit. The Florentine family acquired the palazzo in 1736, after the election to the papal throne of Lorenzo Corsini, who reigned as … Continued
From the 10th of may to the 21st of may Italian Open in Rome marks the beginning of the summer (even if it’s not yet summer). It’s a very important event for those who love tennis and open air. The … Continued
Family hotels in Rome are not so much. Of course 5 stars hotels have everything you want also for your children, but the rest of the hotels that can cover exigencies of your family are few. I chose 5 … Continued
If you are a Hilton hotels fan, you must know that here in Rome there are four: one of them is a 5 stars hotel and the others are 4 stars hotels. They have a location and a structure that make … Continued
Osteria dell’Antiquario restaurant is in piazzetta di San Simeone along via dei Coronari in the center of Rome. You can enjoy your meal indoor or outdoor as the restaurant opens onto piazzetta di San Simeone which is pedestrian area. … Continued
One of the most famous Christmas cribs in Rome, is the dustmen’s one which can be visited all the year, but during Christmas is better. I met its author, Mr Giuseppe Ianni, who worked in AMA, a municipal cleaning … Continued
The Trevi Fountain legend says that if you throw a coin from the right hand over the left shoulder you will return to Rome in the future. However many tourists think that the Trevi fountain is the whishing fountain, … Continued
2 Days in Rome are good for visiting the eternal city more peacefully than you could do in one day. The itinerary is a little bit different because there are important and beautiful things that not everyone knows. … Continued
The beach near Rome is not the beautiful beach of the South of Italy, but it exists and it is only 30 kilometers from Rome. If you choose the summer for spending your holidays in Rome, a day of … Continued
You can find Rome tourist information all over Rome. The Comune di Roma (Roma Capitale) provides informative material to the following information points (P.I.T. Tourist Information Points). So you can can pick up brochures and maps, and buy tour tickets, underground … Continued
How to visit Rome. Does it exist a way to visit Rome? Right now, I think so. Rome is very beautiful from an artistic and cultural point of view, but it is not for its general trend. Sometimes I have … Continued
When is the best time to visit Rome ? Actually every time is good, but there are periods which are the best for prices and opportunities: practically you could live as a Roman. Tourists in general don’t take into consideration … Continued
5 Stars hotels in Rome, which could meet high customers’ requirements, are 8. I mean that even if there are many beautiful luxury hotels, those which have certain characteristics are few. Most international travelers make good use of the … Continued
Roman cuisine is very particular and there are many places where you can enjoy it. I chose 8 restaurants which both locals and tourists love very much. The classics of Roman cuisine are: tonnarelli cacio e pepe, spaghetti alla carbonara … Continued
Vintage car show in Rome. After the Mille Miglia race, Rome houses vintage cars again. On Sunday June 12th 2016, from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm, you can enjoy Autoantiqua, a vintage car show, in via Cola di Rienzo, one … Continued
There are many cheap hotels in Rome so it’s very difficult to choose one and to strike a balance between cheap rates and decent look. I chose 10 hotels which reach this aim. In the meantime if the situation changes … Continued
From the 16th of may to the 19th of may 2018 (in Rome 17 and 18) The Mille Miglia race in Rome. Great sight of vintage cars and not in via Veneto. Cars and drivers come from all over the world to … Continued
What is one of the best way to live Rome? I think enjoying the street food and the food markets give you the way to eat good and affordable dishes. Here in Rome there are many food markets where … Continued
Victor Emmanuel monument was built after the death of Victor Emmanuel II to celebrate him and this is shown by the 12 metre height equestrian statue which represents him. In fact before 1921 the monument was called Vittoriano even if Victor Emmanuel II was buried at Pantheon. It … Continued
Saint Peter’s basilica was realized by artists as Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini. It is 2000 years old and under the floor there are two levels: the first is the Vatican Grottos and the second, at a depth of ten metres, … Continued
If you are in Rome on Sunday or on a feast day and it’s 4 p.m. (during the summer) and you are near the Quirinale Palace, stop! There is the changing of the guard in front of the President of … Continued
From 22 April to 30 October 2016 you can make a travel in Ancient Rome through 2 routes of Imperial Fora. These 2 routes have been realized by Piero Angela and Paco Lanciano. The first one, Forum of Augustus, shows you … Continued
The Imperial Fora, are one of the main legs for those who come to Rome for the first time also because they are near the Colosseum. Their history is particular, indeed. At the beginning, between the IX and the X … Continued
The Gianicolo hill, also called the “Eighth Hill”, because it's not included in the famous seven hills but it has the same importance, is not only one of the most beautiful terraces in Rome: in fact it houses on its … Continued
If you are near the Vatican Museums at lunch time, you can have your lunch at the Jet Lag, which is situated in Via LeoneIV, 64. The menu is tasty, the room is young and simple, the owners are very … Continued
Villa Borghese is one of the biggest park in Rome and it is situated in the center of the city. Villa Borghese gardens give many amusement and culture opportunities and they are the ideal place for children and not only. In the park … Continued
St Peter in chains is not only an important Basilica in Rome, but also the Faculty of Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome. The monastery of San Lorenzo in Panisperna, was situated in San Pietro in Vicoli church (425-455) which Eudoxia, … Continued
Hadrian’a Mole park around Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, is a historical park, situated near Piazza San Pietro. It has been improved and now it is a beautiful place where children can play on slide, swing and football because they are … Continued
First visit to Rome? See the best of the city with a three day itinerary. DAY ONE Morning: Colosseum and Forum. Start with the Colosseum, symbol of the greatness of Rome, with its gladiators and wild beasts … Continued
From 12 of march to 26 of june 2016 the Scuderie del Quirinale, in Rome, contain the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance made by two Italian artists from Parma : Francesco Mazzola, called Parmigianino, and Antonio Allegri, called Correggio. The … Continued
For those who love beer, from 25 to 28 of february the Londinium Cask Festival will take place in Rome. Two different cultures will meet at the Tree Folk’s pub near The Colosseum: the Italian culture which is developing and the … Continued
Some evenings ago, with some friends of mine, I had a dinner in the Alfredo restaurant (we say da Alfredo). The exact name is “Il Vero Alfredo”, (piazza Augusto Imperatore, 30) in front of the Augustus’ Mausoleum and near the Ara Pacis. … Continued
The Wall Street Journal published an interesting article about Ostia Antica on January 2016. The magazine underlines that one of the most popular and well-preserved archaeological site in the world, has only 320.000 visitors per annum, tiny compared with … Continued
Rugby in Rome 4 of February and 11 of March 2018 Is Rugby in Rome? Yes, of course. Italy takes part in the famous RBS 6 Nations: Italy, France, Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland, attend one of the most important … Continued
If the weather is nice and you want to live the real daily life of the ancient Rome, you must visit the archeological site of Ostia Antica ruins which was built 2000 years ago. Its name comes from Ostium … Continued
Sanpietrini are pleasure and pain of Roman people. I think there are two philosophical currents on this matter: the “pros” which underlines the beauty and the memory of ancient Roman roads made of these little basalt blocks and the … Continued
The Mouth of Truth is a manhole cover portraying a pagan god with a great open mouth. It is located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The legend says that the mouth could cut the hand … Continued
Taking a taxi in Rome can be on one hand comfortable, on the other necessary to save you from sudden public transport strikes or if the underground suddenly closes (unfortunately it could happen). I made a list of the main taxi … Continued
Caravaggio is my favourite painter, maybe because of his realism or the fascination of his portraits or maybe because of his difficult temper. Here in Rome you can see 6 paintings by Caravaggio simply going into a church. It’s … Continued
Not everyone knows that here in the centre of Rome, in Largo di Torre Argentina archaeological site, besides the ruins of four Roman temples, there is a cat sanctuary. In this site live about 160 cats and an international group … Continued
I go on looking for an accommodation useful for your holidays in Rome. I have found a very nice guest house, following the rule that the place has to be nice, peaceful, cheap and central. It is situated near San … Continued
Yes, of course … a little corner of Russia in Rome. Near the basilica of San Pietro, in Via del Lago Terrione, you can visit the Russian orthodox church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria (built from 2001 to 2009). It shows … Continued
The 8th of December is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Here in Rome, since 1938, there is a very important ceremony for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: the firemen put a wreath in the hands of the Virgin Mary … Continued
There are many types of holiday accommodation in Rome. However it’s not easy to find a nice, peaceful, cheap and central place at the same time. So you start taking the map of the city looking for central places; … Continued
In Rome, even if some stores show Christmas decorations all the year, usually in Piazza San Pietro, Christmas preparations start in the first half of November. You can see pieces of scaffolding piled up near the obelisk in the centre of the … Continued
My friend Sara went to Italy to make researches for her novel and she stayed in Rome a couple of days. We went around the city a whole day. We saw Caravaggio paintings, the courtyard with the spiral staircase … Continued
