As you may know from previous posts on this website, Rome has been preparing for an extraordinary event in 2025 – the Jubilee, which is now in full swing… or is it? What’s the latest on the Jubilee? Media reports might have you concerned about overwhelming crowds and chaos, but we’re here to tell you, […]
by C. P.
The painting you see above might appear to be an ordinary scene of 17th-century Rome: a fortune teller reading a young man’s palm while an elderly woman turns towards the observer. But look again: the older woman’s hand is going into the man’s pocket! This painting (1617) by the French artist Simon Vouet, shown at […]
With 2025 being a Jubilee year and with Italy hosting the Winter Olympics next year, the country has greatly increased security checks to prevent possible crimes (from fraud to impersonation to terrorism). If you’ve ever traveled to Italy, you’re probably already aware of the need to show your passport even when checking into hotels or […]
by C. P.
In a city where culinary tradition runs as deep as ancient ruins, a new generation of chefs is crafting their own legacy. Rome’s restaurant scene is experiencing a seismic shift, led by ambitious young talents who are rewriting the rules of Italian fine dining – without losing sight of their roots. “The Bear” effect in […]
by C. P.
It’s very common to see Rome’s historic center portrayed in the media as beautiful, sure, but also chaotic, noisy, and unlivable; and it’s true, some streets are crowded at all hours, a few uncivilized people block them off with parking spaces that are imaginative to say the least, or that the litter has reached intolerable […]
by C. P.
Are you visiting Rome for the first time? Are you traveling with tons of luggage and don’t feel like lugging it around on cobblestone streets? Maybe you have a walking disability or are traveling with children? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may have felt tempted to go for a […]
Looking for inspiration? Manara 29 has it in spades! The latest addition to our accommodation portfolio, this apartment in the heart of Rome’s Trastevere district is housed in a historic building. With high ceilings and large windows, Manara 29 is full of natural light… and personality! A creative’s hideaway The meticulous renovation project has made […]
The Tiber Island is a little gem in the heart of Rome: Romans and tourists alike cross it on their way to and from Trastevere, but not everyone knows its thousand-year history! It’s the only “metropolitan” island of the Tiber, with a length of about 270 meters and a width that varies between 67 and […]
by C. P.
Walking along Via di Monserrato, just past Piazza Farnese, many tourists may have wondered what a certain uniquely decorated door leads to. No plaques to give information, most take a picture and move on, ignoring that behind this intriguing entrance lies one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden gems: the Venerable English College, a historic institution […]
While Leonardo da Vinci is most commonly associated with France, Milan, or his native Tuscany (particularly Florence), few realize that the Renaissance polymath was also a resident of Rome. The Eternal City played host to this genius for a brief but significant period, leaving its mark on both the artist and the urban landscape. Intriguingly, […]
by C. P.
