In a city where culinary tradition runs as deep as ancient ruins, a new generation of chefs is crafting their own legacy. Rome’s restaurant scene is experiencing a seismic shift, led by ambitious young talents who are rewriting the rules of Italian fine dining – without losing sight of their roots. “The Bear” effect in […]
Walking along Via di Monserrato, just past Piazza Farnese, many tourists may have wondered what a certain uniquely decorated door leads to. No plaques to give information, most take a picture and move on, ignoring that behind this intriguing entrance lies one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden gems: the Venerable English College, a historic institution […]
by C. P.
While Leonardo da Vinci is most commonly associated with France, Milan, or his native Tuscany (particularly Florence), few realize that the Renaissance polymath was also a resident of Rome. The Eternal City played host to this genius for a brief but significant period, leaving its mark on both the artist and the urban landscape. Intriguingly, […]
In the same building where we already manage a few apartments, by Piazza Barberini and the subway station by the same name, lies the latest addition to our collection of holiday rentals: introducing Toscana 5! Just a few minutes from the U.S. Embassy (as well as other embassies of major countries such as Japan), the […]
by C. P.
As areas of Rome like Trastevere and even Prati become more and more crowded with tourists, travelers begin to branch out from the center and consider other neighborhoods for their stay in the city. Some go to Sallustiano, where we have some properties available (see this, for instance), some to Nomentano or Quartiere Trieste, while […]
by C. P.
You’re planning a trip to Rome and are thinking about staying off the beaten path, but still in a centrally connected area? You want quiet but also want to be walking distance from some of the main sights? Are you looking for a versatile space that can fit a solo traveler, but can also accommodate […]
by C. P.
Everyone knows that, according to tradition, ancient Rome was built around and on seven legendary hills: the Aventine Hill (Aventino, in Italian), the Palatine Hill (Palatino), the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio), the Caelian Hill (Celio), the Quirinal Hill (Quirinale), the Viminal Hill (Viminale), and the Esquiline Hill (Esquilino). The truth is, however, more complex than that, […]
If you think there was a post with a similar title to this one relatively recently, you are not mistaken: the latest addition to our portfolio is in exactly the same building as this other apartment, and the reason why it is important to point this out will be revealed a little further below! A […]
by C. P.
It is true: it may seem extravagant to invite people to visit a… pharmacy, but the one we are about to describe is an ancient one, perfectly preserved, something unique to Rome’s attractions, and above all it can be an alternative to the city’s museums and churches. In fact, many guests ask us to provide […]
by C. P.
One of the first posts to receive a little traction on our website was one about visiting Albano and Castel Gandolfo, way back in 2019. Now, while those are certainly some of the most well-known towns in the Castelli Romani area south of Rome, they’re certainly not the only ones worthy of a visit… Hence […]
by C. P.
