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.
Welcome to Frezza, From Home to Rome’s newest managed property, where authenticity meets tranquility. Tucked away in the heart of Rome, this hidden gem defies expectations. While the city center is often associated with hustle, bustle, and noise, Via della Frezza offers a delightful departure from the ordinary. Escape the Bustle, embrace the charm! Located in […]
by C. P.
Have you ever wished to stay in the same area of Rome where Fellini and Ava Gardner used to hang out? Where Liz Taylor came to club and Clint Eastwood roamed around in a Vespa? Well, now you can! With Via Veneto just around the corner, you can have your own version of La Dolce […]
by C. P.
It may come as a surprise to many of our readers, but if you’re into jazz, you’ll find a particularly lively scene in Rome, in spite of the fact that Italy’s most famous event for this genre is in nearby Perugia, where Umbria Jazz takes place every year, twice a year. Why is jazz so […]
by C. P.
Traveling to Rome is a lifelong dream for you and your loved ones but you’re feeling frustrated at the lack of options for large families? Are you worried about the budget needed to accommodate everyone in your party? Starting today you may cross this concern off your list, because the latest addition to our portfolio […]
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We had mentioned it here on this blog earlier last summer, here, that the Mausoleum of Augustus was about to reopen. There is finally an opening date announced: the long lost landmark is to be unveiled on March 1st. Previously, the announcement had mentioned a big event on April 21st, so as to have the […]
by C. P.
What is a P-stop? Before answering that, we will need to talk about the… city tax. Yes, it’s annoying, and yes, it bites into your holiday budget. However, also yes: cities that charge tourists that particular amount also provide services in exchange for it, which are entirely funded with city tax money. One example would […]
by C. P.
So it’s official: the Copernicus satellite system has declared this month of June the hottest ever recorded. Tourists who were in Rome in the past few weeks probably don’t need that kind of validation – they felt it on their skin! Everywhere we looked we saw visitors fanning themselves with maps of the city, resorting […]
by C. P.
Now that spring is upon us, those of you visiting Rome who enjoy an active lifestyle may want to maintain your workout routine at this time. While gyms may not be exactly available because of the requested documentation to access most of them (as per the local law) one of the main features of the […]
by C. P.
When Rome was much, much smaller than it is now (it is the largest city of Italy, after all!) the old city was comprised of a number of different districts, each with their own name, boundaries and – as it were – character. Nowadays the name of those boroughs remains on some street plates and […]
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