While Rome is pushing forward with its long-awaited Metro Line C — a new subway line whose construction keeps turning up unexpected archaeological finds right under the city center — the monument we’re featuring here owes nothing to those excavations. It has always been there, within arm’s reach, but like so many Roman sites, quietly […]
by C. P.
Following the success of this and this post, in our latest blog entry we would like to introduce you to some shops that are worth visiting at least once during your visit to Rome. It may be a cliché to say so, but Rome is not just about ancient history. The city is also home […]
by C. P.
Imagine stepping into an apartment where contemporary design meets timeless Roman elegance. Babuino 55, located on the legendary Via del Babuino, one of Rome’s most prestigious shopping streets in the luxurious Tridente district, is our newest gem! Where modern luxury meets artistic vision Located on the second floor of a period building, this unique apartment […]
by C. P.
Our new managed rental at Via della Stelletta may not be ideal for every visitor: after all, it can only sleep up to 4 people and, as it is set over two floors, it is not suitable for travelers with walking difficulties. However, staying here in the heart of the Campo Marzio district is a […]
Timeless elegance meets modern comfort: this is how you could sum up Fontanella Borghese 35, From Home to Rome’s latest acquisition. Located on the street of the same name, in a building that originally dates back to the 18th century, this apartment can accommodate 6 to 7 people (read more!), depending on the composition of […]
Just last month, we introduced out guests and readers to Minerva 5, our newest alcove studio right by the Pantheon. As the name suggests, this accommodation takes its name from another of Rome’s must-see landmarks, the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. However, we realized that despite its central location, fascinating history, and incredible art, […]
by C. P.
In a long-awaited move, Italy’s newly appointed Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, recently announced two major developments in the country’s cultural landscape. First, on July 16, a new Trenitalia train service will begin taking visitors directly from Rome to the excavations of Pompeii. The train will also be equipped with a video presenting the history […]
The Egyptian influence on Rome is a well-known fact, even among the general public. The city had pyramids (one of which can still be seen today), obelisks are everywhere, and even their religion was popular among the citizens. With the exception of a handful of landmarks and artifacts, however, ancient Egypt has been erased from […]
According to Ferdinand Gregorovius, the great historian who lived in Rome from 1852 to 1874 studying the city, the Urbs Aeterna had once over 900 towers. That “once” was the Middle Ages, and the towers, most of them tower houses, were scattered through the city to defend the territory and a number of elite families […]
by C. P.
With the easing of restrictions in the Lazio region (and other areas of Italy as well) the good news is that museums in Rome and its surroundings can finally re-open, after three months of closure. This post is not intended to give you advice on the most important museums in the city: guidebooks are filled […]
by C. P.
