You’re planning a trip to Rome and are thinking about staying off the beaten path, but still in a centrally connected area? You want quiet but also want to be walking distance from some of the main sights? Are you looking for a versatile space that can fit a solo traveler, but can also accommodate […]
Everyone knows that, according to tradition, ancient Rome was built around and on seven legendary hills: the Aventine Hill (Aventino, in Italian), the Palatine Hill (Palatino), the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio), the Caelian Hill (Celio), the Quirinal Hill (Quirinale), the Viminal Hill (Viminale), and the Esquiline Hill (Esquilino). The truth is, however, more complex than that, […]
by C. P.
If you think there was a post with a similar title to this one relatively recently, you are not mistaken: the latest addition to our portfolio is in exactly the same building as this other apartment, and the reason why it is important to point this out will be revealed a little further below! A […]
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It is true: it may seem extravagant to invite people to visit a… pharmacy, but the one we are about to describe is an ancient one, perfectly preserved, something unique to Rome’s attractions, and above all it can be an alternative to the city’s museums and churches. In fact, many guests ask us to provide […]
by C. P.
One of the first posts to receive a little traction on our website was one about visiting Albano and Castel Gandolfo, way back in 2019. Now, while those are certainly some of the most well-known towns in the Castelli Romani area south of Rome, they’re certainly not the only ones worthy of a visit… Hence […]
by C. P.
When visiting Rome and researching events to attend while on vacation, you may notice that some festivals or concerts, especially in large cities, are held in a “Centro sociale”, often abbreviated as “CSOA”. “Centro sociale” means “social center”, but the ones you know and are familiar with from home have nothing to do with these […]
Whether it’s to enjoy fireworks or for a romantic getaway within the city, Rome doesn’t seem to have enough vantage points! Those we listed in posts such as this one get more crowded with each passing day thanks to the huge tourists numbers in the city, and return visitors to Rome as well as first […]
Have you ever wished to stay in the same area of Rome where Fellini and Ava Gardner used to hang out? Where Liz Taylor came to club and Clint Eastwood roamed around in a Vespa? Well, now you can! With Via Veneto just around the corner, you can have your own version of La Dolce […]
by C. P.
Have you ever wanted to visit Rome’s famous catacombs, but weren’t sure which one to choose, or if you’d feel weird or claustrophobic in those underground passages? Of course, considerations like the above have prevented you from booking your visit altogether because you didn’t want to throw your money away… Well, there are some good […]
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Parco Savello, AKA Giardino degli Aranci/The Orange Garden, is on every traveller’s must-see list now. This little park on top of the Aventine Hill used to be one of central Rome’s best kept secrets, but since the end of the Covid emergency it has become popular and is now crowded even in shoulder season. The […]
