If you’re the kind of visitor who arrives (or returns!) to Rome with a desire to go beyond the surface of the Eternal City—and, while searching for something new and unique, wishes to discover some lesser-known attractions—this month’s recommendation might just make your day: in an area of the city normally associated only with… arrivals […]
By now, you’ve probably heard about Rome’s world-famous Free Museum Sunday initiative – that monthly first Sunday when state museums throw open their doors for free. This is a nationwide initiative in Italy, but of course Rome attracts a significant number of tourists at this time, due to the sheer amount of museums in the […]
While the majority of visitors to Rome spend their days marveling at the Colosseum and the Vatican’s treasures, a quieter artistic story unfolds in the elegant Villa Torlonia museum complex. The exhibition “Un’altra forma di amore” (“Another Form of Love“) which will be on display until next November, celebrates the passionate partnership between Mario Mafai […]
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but with limited time in the Eternal City, you’ll want to capture its most Instagram-worthy moments without the usual crowds and queues. Whether you’re stepping off a cruise ship or enjoying a brief Roman holiday, the challenge is clear: how do you photograph Rome’s hidden gems and iconic spots […]
by C. P.
If you’re tired of navigating crowded piazzas and tourist-trap restaurants while searching for the “real Rome”, it’s time to venture beyond the well-worn path to the Spanish Steps and Colosseum. Tucked away from the selfie sticks and souvenir stands lies a neighborhood, Salario, where Romans actually live, work, and gather—a place where you can […]
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.
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 […]
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.
In the same building where we already manage a few apartments, by Piazza Barberini and the subway station by the same name, lies the latest addition to our collection of holiday rentals: introducing Toscana 5! Just a few minutes from the U.S. Embassy (as well as other embassies of major countries such as Japan), the […]
by C. P.
As areas of Rome like Trastevere and even Prati become more and more crowded with tourists, travelers begin to branch out from the center and consider other neighborhoods for their stay in the city. Some go to Sallustiano, where we have some properties available (see this, for instance), some to Nomentano or Quartiere Trieste, while […]
by C. P.
