One of the things I enjoy the most about Rome is that it’s divided into neighborhoods, each with a very distinctive character, look, history and feel. You have surely heard about the most famous neighborhoods of Rome – Monti, home of the Colosseum; Trastevere, a fantastic nightlife hub; the Jewish Ghetto, where you’ll find a … Read more
Naming all the museums in Rome is virtually mission impossible – there are simply too many! The Eternal City is indeed not only the Italian capital, but also one of the most important centers for culture and art in the country. If you are spending just a few days in Rome, you will want to … Read more
Rome is an immense city, chaotic and incredibly loud. The good news is that no matter where you are in town, you’ll find yourself within short distance from a park or a garden. Indeed, there are many gorgeous parks in Rome. Some of the best parks of Rome are found in the historic center of … Read more
One of the things that make Rome the incredible city that it is are the many statues you’ll be able to spot – real works of art by world-famous artists such as Bernini and Michelangelo, to name a few. Free to admire in the most important Rome piazzas and streets; located inside beautiful churches; or … Read more
Love me a market! If you are a fan of markets, Rome won’t disappoint: you will find many to browse, selling anything from food to antiques, from flowers to vintage clothes. But which markets in Rome are truly worth visiting, and what’s their story? Continue reading this post as I tell you everything you should … Read more
Rome is a city packed with culture, history and art – but it can get terribly hot in the summer. If that’s when you are visiting, you may be happy to know that there are a bunch of great beaches near Rome, all of them easy to reach by public transportation, car or organized group … Read more
There are more than 2000 fountains in Rome. While the most famous fountains in Rome are monumental, decorative ones placed in the best-known squares of the historic center, leaving visitors amazed day-in, day-out; others – known as “nasoni” – are more functional ones and only meant to provide drinking water to locals and tourists. Fountains … Read more
Although the actual city of Rome may look quite flat to visitors, it is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains. When the city was born, it was actually formed by a number of settlements that where scattered in what became known as the Seven Hills of Rome (i Sette Colli di Roma, in Italian), and … Read more
There are many gorgeous piazzas in Rome. Some are worldwide famous – popular spots in the historic center of town you will come across or specifically visit when in the Italian capital. Others squares in Rome are lesser known, but equally splendid. Many Rome squares are home to gorgeous fountains, beautiful churches and other monuments. … Read more
The capital of Italy is one of the most visited cities in the world, not to mention one of the oldest ones. Affectionately called “Caput Mundi” – head of the world, in Latin – Rome is a city of many wonders, with a unique vibe and so much to see and do that you can’t … Read more