The city center

Picture by Julie on Unsplash of Lungo il Tevere Festival in Rome Italy

Summer concerts, movies and more: Rome “al fresco”

Visiting Rome during the summer means that there are a variety of activities you can do in the open, from sports to eating with friends and family, from cultural activities to shopping. It’s the quintessential “al fresco” living, the English expression of Italian origin that – funnily enough – means something different… Something to do […]

by C. P.
June 26, 2019
Food & Drinks, Food & Drinks, Shopping, Trastevere area, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

Primo Maggio (Labor Day/May Day/International Workers’ Day) in Rome

You can call it many different names: International Workers’ Day, Labor/Labour Day, May Day or, as locals would, Primo Maggio. No matter what you pick: this particular holiday will always creates some inconveniences for those who are visiting Rome (and Italy at large, as it’s a nationally observed celebration) at this time. That’s why […]

by C. P.
April 30, 2019
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, San Giovanni area

Villa Borghese running and cycling in the park

Jogging and cycling in Rome: 5 suggested itineraries

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.
April 28, 2019
Monteverde area, Parks, Parks, Parks, Spagna area

How restaurants work in Rome (and Italy at large)

Some of us at From Home to Rome are avid Reddit users, and a few days ago something caught our attention: Misunderstandings and unpleasant tones notwithstanding, this post was an eye opener for us. The poster stating that “Italy doesn’t have restaurants like we do” is proof that there is a misconception about how things […]

by C. P.
April 5, 2019
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Catalana al Ghetto tourist accommodation Jewish Ghetto Rome

New at From Home to Rome: Catalana al Ghetto

From Home to Rome is particularly proud to be back in the Jewish Ghetto: thanks to Catalana al Ghetto, the newest addition to our catalogue of vacation rentals, FHTR is once again in one of Rome’s most exclusive, most central areas with a magnificent managed property. The history of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome is […]

by C. P.
March 24, 2019
From Home to Rome, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

by Sergio de Ferra, under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license

Off the beaten path: From Home to Rome’s tips to explore the city

Due to the popularity of a previous post containing tips by From Home to Rome’s own staff & collaborators, we’re back once again with… An investigation of sorts. Because this time we asked everyone in the office to come up with their favourite place in the city. And guess what? None of the answers includes […]

by C. P.
March 18, 2019
Building, Jewish Ghetto area, Jewish Ghetto area, Off the beaten path, Pantheon area, Park

Civitavecchia Express new train service for cruise travelers

New train for cruise-goers: Trenitalia launches the Civitavecchia Express

Cruise travellers docking at the port of Civitavecchia are on the rise (there were 2,427,000 passengers in 2018, making it the first port in our country), so Trenitalia, the main train operator in Italy, has decided to launch a new shuttle service to accommodate all of those wanting to visit Rome and make it back […]

by C. P.
March 8, 2019
Colosseum area

Free Caravaggio paintings walking guide Rome

Love Caravaggio’s paintings? Enjoy this free walking tour!

When visiting Rome, especially if it’s your first time, you might be surprised at how common it is to be suggested to go visit churches. This is something that has very little to do with a religious sentiment: oversimplifying quite a bit, it can be said that churches were the museums of their time, […]

by C. P.
February 25, 2019
Campo Marzio area, Churches, Landmarks, Navona area

How to avoid tourist trap restaurants in Rome

Just a few weeks ago, an otherwise satisfied customer confessed that he wished we had included a list of the worst restaurants in Rome in the handbooks we provide to our guests. This gentleman confessed that a bad experience had put a damp on his Italian adventure. While we cannot exactly name names – it […]

by C. P.
January 30, 2019
Uncategorized

How to travel to the city center of Rome from the airport

How to reach the city center from the airport at Ciampino

As noted in a previous post on the same subject, as most other cities of similar size, Rome relies on two different airports: Leonardo Da Vinci in Fiumicino/FCO and JB Pastine in Ciampino/CIA. However, they are at a significant distance from the city proper, so when landing you will have to complete your travel […]

by C. P.
January 4, 2019
Termini area

The city center

Summer concerts, movies and more: Rome “al fresco”

Primo Maggio (Labor Day/May Day/International Workers’ Day) in Rome

Jogging and cycling in Rome: 5 suggested itineraries

How restaurants work in Rome (and Italy at large)

New at From Home to Rome: Catalana al Ghetto

Off the beaten path: From Home to Rome’s tips to explore the city

New train for cruise-goers: Trenitalia launches the Civitavecchia Express

Love Caravaggio’s paintings? Enjoy this free walking tour!

How to avoid tourist trap restaurants in Rome

How to reach the city center from the airport at Ciampino

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