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 […]
Looking for inspiration? Manara 29 has it in spades! The latest addition to our accommodation portfolio, this apartment in the heart of Rome’s Trastevere district is housed in a historic building. With high ceilings and large windows, Manara 29 is full of natural light… and personality! A creative’s hideaway The meticulous renovation project has made […]
by C. P.
The Tiber Island is a little gem in the heart of Rome: Romans and tourists alike cross it on their way to and from Trastevere, but not everyone knows its thousand-year history! It’s the only “metropolitan” island of the Tiber, with a length of about 270 meters and a width that varies between 67 and […]
by C. P.
Summer has not yet arrived, at least not officially, but Rome has already started to move its activities outdoors – clubs are closing, concert halls are being maintained, and Romans and their guests are gradually starting to do more and more activities outdoors. Most of these take place in the evenings, after the heat of […]
It’s tricky to be on social media these days – influencers abound, and regardless of the content they produce, it’s easy enough to be swayed into a way of thinking according to which everything on our feeds needs to be exclusive and tailored to our own individuality. Take travel influencers, for instance: hopping from one […]
by C. P.
End-of-the-year holidays in Rome are not only about tradition and religion – Christmas markets or nativity scenes are not the only things worth visiting at this time of the year. Over the past fe years, new events have been established in the city which deserve a visit (or a social media-worthy picture!) and we’re here […]
by C. P.
In your search for activities and events in Rome, you will have come across information about more lively areas, those districts or streets with more clubs, bars and hangouts than the regular city center of the city. Trastevere is inevitably one of the results, but to be fair, this location happens to be one of […]
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.
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’ll know that over the years at From Home to Rome we’ve been managing a few apartments in the area of Trastevere that’s north (roughly) of the Ponte Sisto bridge. This is one of our favorite parts of the city center: it’s quiet without being boring, […]
At From Home to Rome, we’ve already delved into the shopping alternatives for buying unique souvenirs, but we’ve also talked about some local phenomenons that are “freshening up” the scene (“Rome is more”, which we discussed here). In this new post, we’d like to focus on the latter, and on the young companies rejuvenating the […]
