For some tourists, the immediate Vatican area is only good for visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and little else — after all, there are too many people, too many tourist traps, and every other landmark feels far away. Others, conversely, are not at all put off by the idea of staying in an […]
Raise your hand if you’ve walked through the center of Rome and cursed those bumpy cobblestones and thought why are they still used to this day in a modern city. Those small cubic stones—made from a volcanic rock called leucitite/leucititis —torture your ankles, trap your high heels, and turn every rolling suitcase into a noisy […]
As we announced on this page, Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel is under maintenance, so getting to see it in all its glory may be tricky if you’re visiting before Easter. No worries, though! Rome is packed with masterpieces that deserve just as much attention, without the crushing crowds (but yes, the silence […]
by C. P.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of big changes for visitors to the Eternal City. From admission tickets to extraordinary renovations and new openings, here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit to Rome in the new year! Trevi Fountain: admission fee from February 1 The most talked-about news of recent […]
by C. P.
An extraordinary event is about to unfold in the heart of Vatican City in the next few days: the Conclave to elect a new Pope is slated to start on May 7, 2025. The recent passing of Pope Francis has set in motion an ancient tradition that will soon captivate the world’s attention. If […]
Our guests always ask one thing of us – to be within walking distance of Rome’s main attractions, but at the same time to be able to immerse themselves in local life and culture. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the newest addition to our portfolio, Santa Maria alle Fornaci. This apartment ticks all […]
by C. P.
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, […]
One of the special events of the Jubilee 2025 is the extraordinary reopening of the Passetto di Borgo, so closely linked to the history of Castel Sant’Angelo and (of course!) to the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. This site has been closed for six years, the time needed to work on the structural barriers that […]
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.
There is a growing wave of concern about the upcoming start of the Jubilee in Rome, with many would-be travelers intending to skip it altogether because of the added numbers of visitors during the entire period. Wait, what’s the Jubilee again? If you’re one of those tourists who doesn’t know, the Jubilee is one of […]
