That may seem like a trick question, but it really isn’t! When you visit Rome, of course you learn that the river passing through the center is called the Tiber, and that it’s one of Italy’s major bodies of water. But do you know that it is not the only river in the city? Far from […]
When planning your trip to Rome, you’ve had it hammered into your brain from multiple blogs, books and YouTube videos that it’s enough to cross the river Tiber to enter a magical land where life is more authentic, people all know each other and food is better than anywhere else in the Eternal City. These […]
by C. P.
Alright, alright: we know how much Italian cuisine is loved worldwide, and of course that one of the main reason to visit Rome is to taste its delicious dishes, whether traditional from the city’s long history or exquisitely experimental. Even us at From Home to Rome, though, need to change from time to time and […]
According to Ferdinand Gregorovius, the great historian who lived in Rome from 1852 to 1874 studying the city, the Urbs Aeterna had once over 900 towers. That “once” was the Middle Ages, and the towers, most of them tower houses, were scattered through the city to defend the territory and a number of elite families […]
by C. P.
In recent years, historic trails and footpaths all over Italy have found an increased popularity with tourists looking to connect to the area they are visiting in a more authentic way: we can see why as, after all, this is an activity that can be performed without tourist guides (and the like) and even by […]
by C. P.
Current restrictions notwithstanding, many of From Home to Rome’s current guests at this time are not in Italy for tourism – or at least, that’s not their main reason for being here. As part of a bigger trend that emerged when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Italians and foreign citizens alike are now free(r) to work […]
Unless you’re an expat in Rome or have been in the city for a long while, chances are you’ve never heard of Monte Ciocci. That’s not unusual, as visitors to Rome usually cover a rather limited area when they’re here, and those who like exploring off the beaten path districts and landmarks usually go for […]
Most tourists coming to Italy (and even those who watch the country from afar!) will tend to associate the Boot with wine drinking and winemaking. It’s hard to blame them – it’s one of our main exports! But they (and you!) will be pleasantly surprised to learn that there is a booming beer scene around […]
by C. P.
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 […]
Despite temporary lockdowns, restrictions, and all the social distancing aimed at containing the spread of Coronavirus, there is one unchanging feature in the lives of Italians during the end-of-the-year holidays: great, quality, seasonal food. We like to spend our money on the very best ingredients and will happily leave the neighborhood to buy some delicacy […]
