Have you heard about the concept of “tropical nights”? This happens when the temperatures never drop below 20°C (68°F) after sunset. This year, between May and the end of July, Rome has recorded over 50 tropical nights. This has increasingly pushed people to be out and about looking for activities to do when temperatures, while […]
While Rome is pushing forward with its long-awaited Metro Line C — a new subway line whose construction keeps turning up unexpected archaeological finds right under the city center — the monument we’re featuring here owes nothing to those excavations. It has always been there, within arm’s reach, but like so many Roman sites, quietly […]
Nighttime activities in Rome aren’t limited to the summer season. Now that fall is here, clear skies and moderate (mostly!) temperatures still provide a perfect opportunity for tour operators and creatives to plan events after regular business (or leisure , if you’re visiting!) hours. That’s why we’ve compiled five ideas for nighttime tours and classes […]
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 are traveling to Rome and are looking for a different activity that combines delicious food and history, one alternative is to visit the city’s most famous chocolate makers. In fact, not all visitors know that there are many traditional shops in Rome dedicated to making and selling chocolate according to ancient recipes handed […]
by C. P.
As you surely know if you’ve been reading the news about Rome, as of July 1, the Pantheon is no longer free to visit: travelers will have to pay a 5 EUR ticket to enter the famous temple-turned-church. This new regulation essentially makes this old blog post obsolete: the website that could be used to […]
The ancient Roman remains of the Area Sacra di Largo Argentina (Sacred Area of Largo Argentina) have long been visible from street level in Largo di Torre Argentina, a busy, crowded square a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Navona and Piazza Venezia. To the frustration of many first-time tourists in Rome, however, this archaeological site […]
by C. P.
Just last month, we introduced out guests and readers to Minerva 5, our newest alcove studio right by the Pantheon. As the name suggests, this accommodation takes its name from another of Rome’s must-see landmarks, the Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. However, we realized that despite its central location, fascinating history, and incredible art, […]
by C. P.
In a long-awaited move, Italy’s newly appointed Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, recently announced two major developments in the country’s cultural landscape. First, on July 16, a new Trenitalia train service will begin taking visitors directly from Rome to the excavations of Pompeii. The train will also be equipped with a video presenting the history […]
Have you ever searched for vacation rentals right in the center of the destination you wanted to visit, only to discover that the location was not exactly that advertised, or the description was, for lack of a better word, creative? As travelers, we know this all too well. Fortunately, when you book through From Home […]
