When you think of your ideal Roman stay, what is it that you look for the most? Being in an area where locals still live and work? A place so central that you can move easily on foot from landmark to landmark? Somewhere where the “action” is and there is no shortage of bars, shops, […]
Every year on January 27th, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the victims of Nazi violence – on the very day when the former Soviet army entered Auschwitz and revealed the horrors of the “Final Solution” to the entire world. Italy paid an enormous price, in terms of human lives, and the recognition of what […]
by C. P.
In previous instalments of this blog we learned more about the “talking statues” of Rome or the return of one of the city’s most important collection of sculptures. However, we realized that we never wrote anything about Rome’s most important statues! You may be drawn to the city for its beautiful fountains, the Colosseum or […]
by C. P.
Our old blog post on activities for kids in Rome and the mention there of the Vicus Caprarius has been the inspiration for a new focus: this time, on Roman aqueducts in the city. As locals, we tend to give for granted the presence of such massive structures, and we know that they’re part of […]
by C. P.
Every year, no matter the weather… or the pandemic, a few brave men led by a Maurizio Palmulli, known to Romans as Mister OK, keep alive a rather…. chilly tradition: taking a plunge in the river Tiber. Mr. Palmulli knows what he’s doing: he’s a certified lifeguard and always warns onlookers not to copy him! […]
by C. P.
As you travel abroad and decide to stay in a rental apartment, you might have noticed that more accommodations are nowadays somebody’s second property, where there is no sense of home and the rooms feel “cold”. This is not the case with From Home to Rome’s portfolio – part of our work is indeed handling […]
by C. P.
Cat sanctuaries are an attraction in their own right in Rome: they share their space with some of the city’s most important monuments and for the most part you can get to visit, interact and support their activities. In this article we point you in the right direction if you’re a cat lover visiting the […]
Over the past few days, the first half of the massive renovation works involving the church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza were unveiled – even though they’re still ongoing, they are a very good signal for the city, as this Baroque masterpiece had been closed for 5 years, since it was partly damaged by the terrible […]
by C. P.
Many visitors to Rome are fascinated by Via Giulia area, and at From Home to Rome we are delighted to announce that our portfolio is going to include one more accommodation in this part of the city center: a beautiful one bedroom apartment in the prestigious Palazzo Sacchetti, one of the most important palazzos of […]
by C. P.
If you’re traveling to Rome with your children, you may be wondering whether the Eternal City is going to be a good fit for your little ones. We are aware that there are steps almost everywhere, and some cobblestoned-lined streets can be hard to walk on if you’re pushing a stroller, but Rome is indeed […]
by C. P.
