There are many beautiful mosaics in Rome. This elaborate form of art gifted us with incredible pieces that we can still admire today, with some that date back to the 3rd century BC, as well as mosaics that date from the Imperial times, the Middle Ages and even later ones. You can admire Roman mosaic … Read more
What’s so special about June 29th in Rome? Well, it’s on this day every year that Rome celebrates the feast day of its patron saints: Peter and Paul. It’s a great time to be visiting Rome as the city puts on a celebration to remember. If you happen to be in Rome on June 29th, … Read more
I must admit that the area around Termini Station is hardly my favorite in Rome. But just as well, I must also say that it’s very convenient if you need to get out of the city, and I have often picked to stay in the area to easily move around. Trains from Stazione Termini will … Read more
Filled with medieval villages, necropoli, and beautiful forests… the Tuscia region of Italy makes for an easy escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome. The region constitutes multiple areas that were historically under Etruscan influence. The name ‘Tuscia’ is derived from the ancient name of ‘Etruria,’ which arose following the Roman conquest. Today, the … Read more
Trying out new food in a city is one of the best ways to experience culture. When you’re looking to do just this in a busy, much touristed city like Rome, it can be tricky to know where to start, and you may end up falling for one of the city’s infamous tourist traps, where … Read more
The Italian capital is an incredible city. Home to world-famous sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon, if you linger long enough you’ll be rewarded with some of the best hidden gems in Rome. These are places that are often in plain sight, but occasionally require a bit more of an … Read more
There are many places where you can admire the paintings of Raphael in Rome. While Raphael (Raffaello, in Italian) was actually not from Rome, he certainly played a significant role in the artistic shaping of the Eternal City. You will be able to see Raffaello’s artistic expressions in some of the most beautiful churches in … Read more
There are many places where you can admire the work of Caravaggio in Rome. This troubled artist was actually not from Rome – in fact, he was from the area of Milan, and while he traveled to many places to escape justice throughout his life, he certainly contributed to shaping the artistic side of Rome. … Read more
One of the many things ancient Romans were famous for was the constructions of bridges, many of which are still standing today, not only in the Italian capital but in other cities as well. The many bridges in Rome, however, don’t only date to the ancient Rome period. In fact, there are many beautiful old … Read more
There are many places where you can admire the work of Michelangelo in Rome. While not from Rome himself, he certainly helped shape Rome (much in the way Bernini did about a century later), gifting the city of some of his most famous masterpieces. Michelangelo’s sculptures adorn the most beautiful churches in Rome; his works … Read more