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 […]
End-of-the-year holidays in Rome are not only about tradition and religion – Christmas markets or nativity scenes are not the only things worth visiting at this time of the year. Over the past fe years, new events have been established in the city which deserve a visit (or a social media-worthy picture!) and we’re here […]
by C. P.
The Pieta by Michelangelo, the Saint Theresa by Bernini, the Marcus Aurelius, the She-Wolf… Rome’s art masterpieces include many a statue, but for the most part visitors coming to the city ignore that sculptors have kept producing must-see works way after the end of the Baroque era or the collapse of the Roman Empire. This […]
Climate change is a very divisive subject, but whatever your thoughts on the matter you must have certainly noticed how the weather has indeed changed a lot around where you live: perhaps there are more wildfires, or more floods, or seasons are shorter. Here is some proof when it comes to Rome: summers are hotter […]
by C. P.
If you’re visiting right now or planning to come to Rome at any point of the summer, you’ll probably be vaguely aware of the Estate romana, the set of events taking place – mostly in the open – in the city for the next three months or so. Imagine theatre plays, markets, exhibitions, movie showings, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by C. P.
