Well, actually, make that two! But first things first… If you have visited Rome in the past, you will undoubtedly remember walking through the streets of the center, passing by the Via del Corso and wondering why certain palazzos, looking very much like attractions, were off-limits to visitors. Case in point: Palazzo Sciarra Colonna, roughly […]
by C. P.
Just when you thought that the area around the Colosseum had unveiled all its treasures, both above and below ground, the city of Rome launches a new museum that is sure to fascinate and intrigue first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. You can add to a list that includes the Ludus Magnus, the Basilica di […]
by C. P.
This historic palazzo is located right behind the Trevi Fountain – or to be more precise, it is the building that the Trevi Fountain is built against. So why, if it’s smack dab in the middle of tourist central, do we recommend it as a place to explore in Rome? Because what we keep writing […]
In spite of appearances and reputation, Rome has a thriving modern (and contemporary) art scene. There are private galleries, art centers, foundations and, on top of it all, museums. It’s a complicated landscape, too, and while we can’t list all of them, this post wants to at least point to the unmissable spots to visit […]
by C. P.
Throughout history, an overwhelming amount of masterpieces has been looted and taken away from Italy only to reappear in foreign countries. In ancient times, this used to happen as an aftermath of wars, and treaties and discussion is ongoing today whether these artworks should be given back to the nations they were taken from. More […]
Peak season is here again, and mass tourism has made its comeback to Rome, which means the main sights are also being taken by storm – after two years of virtually non-existent international traveling, this was to be expected! In spite of it, some visitors at this time are really not prepared a Rome that’s […]
by C. P.
As you’re traveling away from home there’s so much that can impact your budget – unforeseen events, misunderstandings about how much something can cost abroad, an impromptu trip to a local pharmacy… So it’s only obvious that one would want to try things that are extremely cheap or even free of charge. The good news […]
by C. P.
In previous instalments of this blog we learned more about the “talking statues” of Rome or the return of one of the city’s most important collection of sculptures. However, we realized that we never wrote anything about Rome’s most important statues! You may be drawn to the city for its beautiful fountains, the Colosseum or […]
by C. P.
If you’re familiar with Rome, you’ll know that the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele square in the Esquiline/Esquilino district, not far from the big train/bus hub at Termini, has just been reopened after a drawn-out series of works that have lasted for 2 years. Was it because of Roman remains that the renovation went on for so […]
If you’re traveling to Rome with your children, you may be wondering whether the Eternal City is going to be a good fit for your little ones. We are aware that there are steps almost everywhere, and some cobblestoned-lined streets can be hard to walk on if you’re pushing a stroller, but Rome is indeed […]
by C. P.
