For many tourists coming to Rome, the art and food found around these parts are just the main elements to an unforgettable trip. An increasing number of travelers is now planning their cityscapes to Italy on account of the great shopping experiences that can be had here. Not just any shopping, though: the savvy visitors […]
by C. P.
Every year on January 27th, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the victims of Nazi violence – on the very day when the former Soviet army entered Auschwitz and revealed the horrors of the “Final Solution” to the entire world. Italy paid an enormous price, in terms of human lives, and the recognition of what […]
by C. P.
Our old blog post on activities for kids in Rome and the mention there of the Vicus Caprarius has been the inspiration for a new focus: this time, on Roman aqueducts in the city. As locals, we tend to give for granted the presence of such massive structures, and we know that they’re part of […]
by C. P.
It can and it does happen sometimes: important landmarks or attractions in Italy end up being sold to the highest bidder because the government wasn’t quick enough in declaring them a national monument, or in granting them a protected heritage status. Recently there has beeen controversy about this very topic when it emerged that the […]
As you travel abroad and decide to stay in a rental apartment, you might have noticed that more accommodations are nowadays somebody’s second property, where there is no sense of home and the rooms feel “cold”. This is not the case with From Home to Rome’s portfolio – part of our work is indeed handling […]
by C. P.
If you’re traveling to Rome with your children, you may be wondering whether the Eternal City is going to be a good fit for your little ones. We are aware that there are steps almost everywhere, and some cobblestoned-lined streets can be hard to walk on if you’re pushing a stroller, but Rome is indeed […]
The heatwave that is engulfing Italy and Rome is finally letting up, but the summer season is still far from over – so now is the time to go look for some colder weather away from the city. The surroundings of Rome, particularly as you approach the Apennines and the border of the Abruzzo region, […]
While Rome hides its medieval buildings very well (the Baroque and Renaissance palazzos much more obvious and ubiquitous), that doesn’t mean you can’t explore this part of its unique architecture.  Many buildings in the historic center are medieval but looking at them from the outside you would not be able to recognize, hidden […]
The infamous summer heatwave has reached Rome somewhat in advance this year, at the same time with the easening of the Coronavirus restrictions. To escape the unbearable weather, locals are milling out and about, looking for a place to sit, relax and have a drink at. None is more Roman than the chioschetto (pronounced keeohs-kay-ttoh). This […]
by C. P.
Have you ever heard of the Blue Flags? Every year the regions that make up Italy are examined to determine which beaches are the cleanest and this recognition obviously gives a huge boost to tourism in these selected areas. This “certificate” is attributed by the Foundation for Environmental Education even outside of Italy (in over […]
