The city center

In lockdown Rome, businesses rediscover home delivery

These past few weeks, stricter lockdown measures in Italy and Rome mean that only essential businesses can stay open. These include supermarkets and grocery stores, obviously, but also hardware stores, newsstands, pharmacies (a more detailed explanation is here). We don’t lack any essentials, as such, but for sure we’re missing some of the experiences that […]

by C. P.
April 10, 2020
What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

During the Coronavirus crisis, Rome’s museums go online

An increasing number of world museums is allowing users stuck at home under Coronavirus lockdown to keep enjoying their cultural offer and their magnificent masterpieces by setting up “virtual tours” of their collections and their establishments. Rome has joined enthusiastically the initiative, with Vatican City and Italy’s capital joined into bringing art online to anyone […]

by C. P.
March 29, 2020
Vatican Area

Your questions on Rome: is the city center safe?

A new month, a new question on how things work in Rome. This time, we are going to tackle one query that is often brought up in conversation with first time visitors: is the city center of Rome safe? The answer is a resounding yes! Now, we know that in many countries of the world, […]

by C. P.
March 6, 2020
Uncategorized

Rome for lovers: more locations for your romantic gestures

The following post comes from our friends at Mia Personal Concierge, our partners in all things wedding-related in Rome (and beyond!). Wedding & event planning, lifestyle managing, travel and location consulting: Mia Personal Concierge is your one-stop destination whether you need to propose, celebrate or set up a ceremony in Italy! “… Roma nun fa […]

by C. P.
March 1, 2020
Colosseum area, Colosseum area, Fountains, Trevi area

Your questions on Rome: how to dispose of the garbage?

A new and pressing issue for our “questions on Rome” column, considering the current trash crisis in the city: how can a tourist dispose of the garbage when visiting the capital of Italy? First off, this question comes with another dilemma: what trash crisis? Many visitors, in fact, stick to the very central areas of […]

by admin
February 27, 2020
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101

A little known museum in Rome: Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

In spite of being walking distance from Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori or even the Jewish Ghetto (as well as being across the river from Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere), Galleria Spada is a museum that gets little to no love from international tourists. Can it be because of the police and soldiers guarding its entrance? […]

by C. P.
February 26, 2020
Building, Campo de' Fiori area, Campo de' Fiori area, Landmarks, Landmarks, Museums, Museums, Museums

It’s Carnival time: have you tried Rome’s seasonal treats?

If you’re visiting Rome in February & you have a sweet tooth, you’ll have the rare chance to sample some of the city’s (and region’s) seasonal treats: unlike panettone, pandoro or pastiera, these are only available at this time of year, and are harder to find in supermarkets or grocery stores. So, bakeries are the […]

by admin
February 12, 2020
The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

Six Nations returns to Rome: the best pubs/sports bars in the city!

The most important tournament in the rugby universe is back: the six best national teams from as many countries in the world are competing to win the coveted trophy as we speak (or, as we write): the Six Nations! Over the course of the long calendar of matches (the last game is scheduled for March […]

by admin
February 10, 2020
Food & Drinks, Food & Drinks, Monti area, Pantheon area, Piazza Venezia area

New at From Home to Home: Pellegrino 10 & Pellegrino 11

This month, our spotlight features two distinct studios that are adjacent to one another, in the same listed building seconds (not minutes!) from Campo de’ Fiori proper, on medieval Via del Pellegrino. An ancient route to move to and from the Vatican, used mostly by merchants and pilgrims, today Via del Pellegrino is home to […]

by admin
February 7, 2020
From Home to Rome

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

Smack dab in the middle of Rome a giant, ancient monument has been sitting empty & visitor-less for many decades now. This is bound to end in the spring, though, when the Mausoleum of Augustus finally reopens to the public. The shrine, located by the Ara Pacis Museum close to Via del Corso, has been affected […]

by admin
February 7, 2020
Campo Marzio area, Shopping, Shopping, Square

The city center

In lockdown Rome, businesses rediscover home delivery

During the Coronavirus crisis, Rome’s museums go online

Your questions on Rome: is the city center safe?

Rome for lovers: more locations for your romantic gestures

Your questions on Rome: how to dispose of the garbage?

A little known museum in Rome: Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

It’s Carnival time: have you tried Rome’s seasonal treats?

Six Nations returns to Rome: the best pubs/sports bars in the city!

New at From Home to Home: Pellegrino 10 & Pellegrino 11

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

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