The end of summer is almost upon us, which means Romans are slowly but surely coming back from their holidays while the masses of tourists gracing the city (in spite of the ongoing Covid situation!) are for the most part going back home. This in turn means that this is one of the best […]
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working non-stop with tourists from different areas who’ve been given the green light to travel again: restrictions have eased not only here, but in their respective countries too. We’re humbled that they chose Rome (and From Home to Rome!) for their first trips after more than a year, […]
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 […]
by C. P.
Whether you’re planning to come to Rome to work from the Eternal City for an extended period of time or you’re already here and finding your way around town, there is one thing you should know about the myriad of supermarkets and grocery stores in the center that you see around your new accommodation: they’re convenient, […]
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 […]
Spring is almost upon us, if the weather is any indication, and some tourists are slowly but surely making their way back to the Boot. As bookings trickle in and museums re-open, we thought about how to improve these visitors’ experience of Rome and Italy as they come back after a long break in their […]
by C. P.
With the easing of restrictions in the Lazio region (and other areas of Italy as well) the good news is that museums in Rome and its surroundings can finally re-open, after three months of closure. This post is not intended to give you advice on the most important museums in the city: guidebooks are filled […]
by C. P.
We had mentioned it here on this blog earlier last summer, here, that the Mausoleum of Augustus was about to reopen. There is finally an opening date announced: the long lost landmark is to be unveiled on March 1st. Previously, the announcement had mentioned a big event on April 21st, so as to have the […]
by C. P.
The announcement of upcoming renovation works at the Roman Colosseum aiming to rebuild a floor over the hypogeum has sparked much debate over the past few days. Mr. Dario Franceschini, our Secretary for Cultural Heritage and Activities, has announced a tender procedure for designing a retractable floor that will go on covering the intricate network […]
by C. P.
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 […]
by C. P.
