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Mausoleum of Augustus from above Rome reopening March 1st 2021 From Home to Rome vacation rentals

Set your calendars for March 1st: the Mausoleum of Augustus is back!

We had mentioned it here on this blog earlier last summer, here, that the Mausoleum of Augustus was about to reopen. There is finally an opening date announced: the long lost landmark is to be unveiled on March 1st. Previously, the announcement had mentioned a big event on April 21st, so as to have the […]

by C. P.
January 25, 2021
Campo Marzio area, Campo Marzio area, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Spagna area, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

Colosseum Hypogeum renovation works From Home to Rome rental agency holiday homes

Concerts at the Colosseum? The truth on “those” renovation works

The announcement of upcoming renovation works at the Roman Colosseum aiming to rebuild a floor over the hypogeum has sparked much debate over the past few days. Mr. Dario Franceschini, our Secretary for Cultural Heritage and Activities, has announced a tender procedure for designing a retractable floor that will go on covering the intricate network […]

by C. P.
January 19, 2021
Colosseum area

The ancient Roman port of Portus - off the beaten path in Rome - From Home to Rome

Discovering the Imperial Harbours of Claudius and Trajan

You know Fiumicino for its international airport, where it’s likely you’ll have landed if you’ve already visited Rome – or where you will be probably get to as soon as it’s safe to travel again internationally! What many visitors ignore, though, is that the Fiumicino area was already important to ancient Romans. After all, this […]

by C. P.
December 30, 2020
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Ten fountains in Rome: a chance to learn history!

Current Coronavirus regulations in Italy and Rome prevent visitors from staying out late dining and drinking, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do if you’re visiting: shops are open, museums are working as usual and the milder climate allows everyone to enjoy some of the city’s attractions, from parks to landmarks, in […]

by C. P.
October 30, 2020
Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path

Suggested daytrip from Rome: Firenze/Florence

As unbelievable as it may sound, throughout our time blogging here at From Home to Rome, we have never focused on how to get to Florence from the Eternal City. It’s easy to explain why: the overwhelming majority of our clients already devote some of their vacation days for a visit to the “Cradle of […]

by C. P.
September 14, 2020
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In a healing Rome, modern art goes back… to its squares

Rome is preparing for the return of tourists by changing its looks, so to say, and by tapping into the great world of art – be it contemporary or classical – to offer some respite to these challenging times we’re living. In the upcoming weeks, many museums and galleries will be launching their new temporary […]

by C. P.
September 7, 2020
Parks, Parks

See some of the Appian Way’s monuments for free this summer!

For those lucky enough to be visiting Rome in the next few weeks, the city administration has a few surprises in store for you. On top of an “ordinary” list of summer events ranging from music to movie screenings to exhibitions, a number of attractions will be opening their doors for free. The idea is […]

by C. P.
July 14, 2020
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New at From Home to Rome: Via Giulia 69

Antonio Da Sangallo was already a star architect when he chose an empty lot on nascent Via Giulia to build his own house on: he had already designed Saint Peter’s Basilica and Palazzo Farnese in Rome (among others), Saint Patrick’s well in Orvieto and the Old Fortress in Livorno. He never got to set foot […]

A little known museum in Rome: Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

In spite of being walking distance from Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori or even the Jewish Ghetto (as well as being across the river from Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere), Galleria Spada is a museum that gets little to no love from international tourists. Can it be because of the police and soldiers guarding its entrance? […]

by C. P.
February 26, 2020
Building, Campo de' Fiori area, Museums, Museums

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

Smack dab in the middle of Rome a giant, ancient monument has been sitting empty & visitor-less for many decades now. This is bound to end in the spring, though, when the Mausoleum of Augustus finally reopens to the public. The shrine, located by the Ara Pacis Museum close to Via del Corso, has been affected […]

by admin
February 7, 2020
Shopping, Square, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

Landmarks

Set your calendars for March 1st: the Mausoleum of Augustus is back!

Concerts at the Colosseum? The truth on “those” renovation works

Discovering the Imperial Harbours of Claudius and Trajan

Ten fountains in Rome: a chance to learn history!

Suggested daytrip from Rome: Firenze/Florence

In a healing Rome, modern art goes back… to its squares

See some of the Appian Way’s monuments for free this summer!

New at From Home to Rome: Via Giulia 69

A little known museum in Rome: Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

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