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Il problema dei borseggiatori e scippatori a Roma.

Pickpockets in Rome: new solutions to an old problem

The painting you see above might appear to be an ordinary scene of 17th-century Rome: a fortune teller reading a young man’s palm while an elderly woman turns towards the observer. But look again: the older woman’s hand is going into the man’s pocket! This painting (1617) by the French artist Simon Vouet, shown at […]

by C. P.
February 10, 2025
From Home to Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

Cultural faux pas in Rome: avoid these mistakes when you travel - a guide by From Home to Rome

Rude in Rome (and Italy): avoid these faux pas!

Italy is attracting an increasing number of travelers – it should be no surprise, since it is a country rich in culture, beautiful places, and culinary delights. On top on returning visitors, many tourists are leaving their homeland for the very first time, and as they arrive, they may not be aware of what […]

by C. P.
May 11, 2024
Colosseum area, Colosseum area, Colosseum area

The most common scams in Rome revealed - know the tactics and plan a safe holiday!

Stay safe in Rome: unmasking the top tourist scams

Rome is a captivating city that attracts an increasing number of tourists, but unfortunately, it is not the only category of people who converge to the Eternal City. The large numbers of visitors are interesting to scammers or petty thieves are also looking to make a quick buck at the expense of those roaming the city […]

by C. P.
April 8, 2024
Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks

How to board a train at Roma Termini

If you’re staying in Rome, it’s easy and convenient to decide to continue your exploration of Italy by taking a train to another well-known city (or a picturesque small town!). It just so happens that the main train station in Italy is in Rome, and with a train leaving every few minutes, it’s tempting to […]

by C. P.
January 29, 2024
Termini area

A guide on the custom of aperitivo: dos and donts

Etiquette and aperitivo: how to behave and the mistakes you should avoid

Travelers to Rome and Italy bring home at least one “intangible” souvenir: the most famous of these is probably the custom of the “aperitivo”, where locals have a pre-dinner drink with friends or family. This can be accompanied by some light, savory snacks before the actual time for dinner rolls around, at which point you […]

by C. P.
November 13, 2023
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101

Piazza di Spagna and other landmarks you can explore for free as you arrive in Rome: what to do before check-in!

What to do in Rome before you check in: Easy exploration awaits!

Arriving in Rome and finding out that you can’t check into your accommodation right away can be a bit frustrating. At From Home to Rome, we want to emphasize that this is not the norm and usually happens when a previous guest has just left and cleaning needs to be done. In this post, we […]

by C. P.
September 18, 2023
Campo de' Fiori area, Food & Drinks, Navona area

The 12 rules (+1) to be a good visitor at the Colosseum

In a series of shocking incidents, at the start of the summer the Colosseum has fallen victim to a wave of vandalism, leaving locals and tourists alike appalled. Over the course of several weeks, three individuals were caught in the act of disfiguring the world-famous ancient structure using keys and markers. While surveillance has increased, […]

by C. P.
August 14, 2023
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How to book tickets for the Pantheon in Rome

Visiting the Pantheon in Rome in 2023: new rules, new website!

As you surely know if you’ve been reading the news about Rome, as of July 1, the Pantheon is no longer free to visit: travelers will have to pay a 5 EUR ticket to enter the famous temple-turned-church. This new regulation essentially makes this old blog post obsolete: the website that could be used to […]

by C. P.
July 14, 2023
Pantheon area

how to get a taxi in Rome and not get ripped off

Cultural differences: taxis in Rome and how they work

Our latest posts on Italian/Roman cultural differences have drawn some attention, and a few of you have reached out asking to explain, “once and for all”, how taxis work when you’re on holiday here. Can you flag them down? What number should you be calling to book one? How can you recognize an unofficial taxi? […]

by C. P.
June 24, 2022
The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

Where to buy tickets for landmarks in Rome

Why spend more money? Official attractions websites in Rome

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.
May 6, 2022
Museums, Vatican Area

How to

Pickpockets in Rome: new solutions to an old problem

Rude in Rome (and Italy): avoid these faux pas!

Stay safe in Rome: unmasking the top tourist scams

How to board a train at Roma Termini

Etiquette and aperitivo: how to behave and the mistakes you should avoid

What to do in Rome before you check in: Easy exploration awaits!

The 12 rules (+1) to be a good visitor at the Colosseum

Visiting the Pantheon in Rome in 2023: new rules, new website!

Cultural differences: taxis in Rome and how they work

Why spend more money? Official attractions websites in Rome

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