What if we told you there’s a corner of central Rome, just minutes from the Colosseum, where you can walk without pushing through selfie sticks and scammers trying to gift you ? Welcome to the Caelian Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills and the city’s most reserved. Seen from the Colosseum, it may look simply […]
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 […]
Whether you’ve visited Rome’s Capitoline Hill before or this is the first time you’ve climbed its steps, you probably already know its history, that civilizations were established here long before the city was founded, and that temples lie beneath the buildings Michelangelo imagined when he redesigned the space on the hill. Making sense of […]
by C. P.
Just when you thought that the area around the Colosseum had unveiled all its treasures, both above and below ground, the city of Rome launches a new museum that is sure to fascinate and intrigue first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. You can add to a list that includes the Ludus Magnus, the Basilica di […]
Religion and culture are intimately linked in Rome, and this has never been truer than in this month of March, which, yes, is marked by the celebration of Easter on and around the 31st. However, for those travelers who have already experienced the Via Crucis procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday (on March 29th […]
Staycations are all the rage right now. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to experience a major travel destination safe from the hustle and bustle of tourists and their guided tours? Obviously, this comes at a price: if you do manage to arrange something like thisfor yourself, it comes at a considerable distance from the […]
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, […]
When looking at a map of central Rome, Via di San Giovanni in Laterano is right in the middle of action – perhaps excessively so! This long stretch of road starts right at the Colosseum, passes the lively bars of the so-called “Gay Street” and moves past a handful of restaurants and cafes that seem […]
by C. P.
A smaller affair than Christmas, Easter celebrations are still a momentous occasion for Italians around the world, and Rome is especially invested in this holiday. This year’s festivities, re-calculated according to the Catholic calendar (it must be the first Sunday after the Easter full moon, which is the first full moon on or after March […]
by C. P.
As far as traveling styles go, we’re not all created equal. Some people prefer to lose themselves entirely into the culture of the place they’re visiting, others would rather retain a tether to their own country of origin, by way of enjoying its entertainment or speaking the native language, even if just for one night. […]
by C. P.
