The North-West tip of the Villa Borghese park doesn’t get much love from tourists, in spite of being in a stunning part of Rome. Wedged between the base of the Parioli hill and the busy Flaminio district, the astounding National Gallery of Modern Art is also here, as well as the Japanese Institute of Culture, […]
Of course Rome has a number of world-famous attractions, landmarks and museums: we all know them, we can recognize them when we see them in pictures, we can even list a few tricks to visit them without the hassle of the big crowds! And yet, for some tourists, these museums aren’t enough. Some are return […]
For most visitors to Rome, the Roma Pass is a very convenient way to make the most of the city’s public transport while simultaneously having access to a network of affiliated museums at free or discounted prices (depending on the type of Roma Pass purchased!). So you can see why it has been popular as […]
Return visitors to Rome might have noticed the end of the restoration works to one of the most recognizable buildings in the heart of the city center, right at the corner of Via del Corso and Piazza Venezia: Palazzo Bonaparte. Featuring prominently in most of the pictures taken by tourists in that area of the […]
by C. P.
When you visit Rome you’re already aware that the same ticket allows you entrance to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill: it’s widely advertised and it features prominently on most travel guides. What not everybody knows, on the other hand, is that the same type of deal exists for other museums… which is what this […]
by C. P.
These past few days we’ve seen a surge of fines (here, in Italian) to those tourists who are overwhelmed (as is everyone!) by the extra heat and think they can find solace by jumping or dipping their toes in the fountains of Rome. While that remains a misdemeanor in the city (and in other areas […]
by C. P.
Those visiting Rome, especially at peak season, may be intrigued by the amount of street sellers near any major landmark – the scene is similar to those seen in the suqs in North Africa, or any street market in the Middle East. The circumstances, though, are very different. A by-product of the recent recessions and […]
by C. P.
Many visitors spend only a few days in Rome and so they only have time for those unavoidable landmarks everyone knows: the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain… As such, most people’s explorations of Rome are limited to one very small area of the city map, and they often leave yearning for more – […]
The mild climate in Rome gives museum directors freedom to offer visits that show some of the city’s best known landmarks in a different light – one that’s artificial, that is! Locals as well as visitors appreciate the chance to visit such impressive monuments in the evenings, when fewer visitors are around, making the most […]
With this year’s weird winter finally gone, one of the major attractions in Rome is making a comeback: rooftop bars! With so many hotels and restaurants in the city center’s grand old buildings, roofs often turn into fully-fledged extra quarters for these establishments. Due to the mild climate in the city they can be enjoyed […]
by C. P.
