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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Throughout history, women artists have often gone unnoticed, unacknowledged, and unremembered. Thankfully, a new exhibition promises to bring to light centuries of female talent in Roman art, offering a fresh look at a part of our cultural heritage that has been ignored for too long. A journey through four centuries of art, according to women […]
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, […]
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 […]
