One of the special events of the Jubilee 2025 is the extraordinary reopening of the Passetto di Borgo, so closely linked to the history of Castel Sant’Angelo and (of course!) to the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. This site has been closed for six years, the time needed to work on the structural barriers that […]
Well, actually, make that two! But first things first… If you have visited Rome in the past, you will undoubtedly remember walking through the streets of the center, passing by the Via del Corso and wondering why certain palazzos, looking very much like attractions, were off-limits to visitors. Case in point: Palazzo Sciarra Colonna, roughly […]
by C. P.
It’s very common to see Rome’s historic center portrayed in the media as beautiful, sure, but also chaotic, noisy, and unlivable; and it’s true, some streets are crowded at all hours, a few uncivilized people block them off with parking spaces that are imaginative to say the least, or that the litter has reached intolerable […]
by C. P.
Are you visiting Rome for the first time? Are you traveling with tons of luggage and don’t feel like lugging it around on cobblestone streets? Maybe you have a walking disability or are traveling with children? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may have felt tempted to go for a […]
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.
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, […]
There is a growing wave of concern about the upcoming start of the Jubilee in Rome, with many would-be travelers intending to skip it altogether because of the added numbers of visitors during the entire period. Wait, what’s the Jubilee again? If you’re one of those tourists who doesn’t know, the Jubilee is one of […]
by C. P.
Want to start a heated debate? Ask any Roman citizen to name the most famous street food in the city: there are so many categories and everyone will defend their beloved, whether it’s supplì, filetto di baccalà, crocchette or… pizza al taglio. And we have a feeling that the latter will be the most discussed […]
by C. P.
