2020 will mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death (on April 6), who was only 37 when he died in Rome. The new year will see a number of important events dedicated to the genius artist from Urbino: among them, an exhibition in London, which will be preceded by a similar display at the Scuderie […]
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Now that end of the year holidays are gone (by law it is not possible to organize strikes at that time), the beginning of the new year marks the end of this respite: a public transport strike is planned for today, and at From Home to Rome we thought to collect in this post some […]
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Last month we gathered a few of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our guests as we meet them for the first time. The post, which you can see at this address, proved a success, so we thought it would be neat to turn this into a regular column, if you will, on […]
New Year’s Eve is upon us and as you know if you’ve already visited (or even if you haven’t, since their reputation is well-known worldwide!), Rome is a haven for fireworks lovers! A rough estimate: 99.9% of the city celebrations include those colourful displays, and watching them go off is a wonderful experience if for […]
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Over the weekend, the unveiling of “Spelacchio“, the Christmas tree on Piazza Venezia, and the Pope’s visit to the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Spanish Steps have marked the start of the Christmas/End-of-the-year holidays in Rome and Italy. Visitors in Rome at this time will find it easier to shop for gifts: on […]
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After the bailing of three services like Lime (scooters) Gobee Bike and oBike (dockless bikes), Rome is trying its hand again at sustainable shared mobility. The city administration led by Mayor Virginia Raggi has closed separate deals for two companies to start distributing a fleet of a total of 3300 bikes: the first one is […]
As you know, Halloween is not really a thing in Rome, or Italy for that matter. Sure, we put on costumes during Carnevale, which is a remnant of an old Roman celebration and doesn’t happen until roughly February (we say roughly because it lasts for several weeks!). However, Halloween has made its way to these […]
While bookshops are the kind of store that are typically more useful to expats than the average tourist, people’s travel customs have changed dramatically over the last few years, and so some of you out there may be wondering just where some English-language books are located in the city to fill up on unusual travel […]
Have you ever watched the “Stay Here” home renovation show on Netflix? There, famed British real estate expert Peter Lorimer insists that all properties on Airbnb or similar sites need to work on their “social media moment”. That means that they need to have a feature – a room, a garden or simply a view […]
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Thanks to this high-end property that is meters away (210! we counted them!) from Trevi Fountain, From Home to Rome has strengthened its presence in an area of the city that is one of the most loved by foreign travelers. We already manage several apartments nearby, including two on Via degli Avignonesi and one on […]
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