If you are staying in one of the From Home to Rome apartments on Via Toscana, or even if you are a From Home to Rome guest elsewhere in the city, you already have access to one of Rome’s best-kept secrets: a shared rooftop terrace (see this older post!) with sweeping views over this charming […]
by C. P.
(Or: a modest proposal for anyone willing to set an alarm at 5AM to dodge a €2 ticket) Let us address the situation with the candor it deserves. Since the City of Rome introduced a €2 entrance fee at the Trevi Fountain, a significant portion of the traveling public has reacted as though the Eternal […]
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Following the success of this and this post, in our latest blog entry we would like to introduce you to some shops that are worth visiting at least once during your visit to Rome. It may be a cliché to say so, but Rome is not just about ancient history. The city is also home […]
by C. P.
Raise your hand if you’ve walked through the center of Rome and cursed those bumpy cobblestones and thought why are they still used to this day in a modern city. Those small cubic stones—made from a volcanic rock called leucitite/leucititis —torture your ankles, trap your high heels, and turn every rolling suitcase into a noisy […]
Rome can feel overwhelming to a first-time visitor, and in more ways than one: for example, some services you are used to from back home may not necessarily be available in Italy, and the language barrier may contribute to your confusion. That’s why we came up with a list of useful apps – these work […]
As we announced on this page, Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel is under maintenance, so getting to see it in all its glory may be tricky if you’re visiting before Easter. No worries, though! Rome is packed with masterpieces that deserve just as much attention, without the crushing crowds (but yes, the silence […]
by C. P.
What if we told you there’s a corner of central Rome, just minutes from the Colosseum, where you can walk without pushing through selfie sticks and scammers trying to gift you ? Welcome to the Caelian Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills and the city’s most reserved. Seen from the Colosseum, it may look simply […]
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New Year’s Eve is one of the oldest, most deeply rooted celebrations in Italian culture, but not everyone knows the reason behind some of the (elaborate) traditions that characterize it. In this post, we have gathered some customs and stories related to the last day of the year. It’s an exploration that will also reveal […]
Travelers visiting Rome at the end of the year are in for a surprise: the city transforms for over a month (the end to the holiday season is on January 6) offering a magical blend of ancient history, religious contemplation, and festive cheer. And while the official start of the Christmas celebrations is December 8, […]
by C. P.
Many people with dietary restrictions hesitate at the thought of traveling internationally as they are worried about communication barriers, limited options, or safety concerns. But here’s the good news: certain health conditions are recognized and accommodated worldwide, and celiac disease is certainly one of them. In this new post, we collected information and advice about […]
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