These past few days we’ve seen a surge of fines (here, in Italian) to those tourists who are overwhelmed (as is everyone!) by the extra heat and think they can find solace by jumping or dipping their toes in the fountains of Rome. While that remains a misdemeanor in the city (and in other areas […]
Visiting Rome during the summer means that there are a variety of activities you can do in the open, from sports to eating with friends and family, from cultural activities to shopping. It’s the quintessential “al fresco” living, the English expression of Italian origin that – funnily enough – means something different… Something to do […]
by C. P.
The city of Rome has launched a new project aimed at bringing more visitors to the area of the Circus Maximus. As big as imposing as it is, many tourist fail to see what the big deal is about the stadium. Or, they used to. Launched at the beginning of this month, the Circo Maximo […]
04 If you’re in Rome on June 9th, you’re in for a rare event – the Rose Petal Shower, held once a year inside the Pantheon. Not many visitors know about it, because despite of its ancient history (it is tied to a Hebrew tradition), it is only performed this way at the former temple […]
by C. P.
Pride month is here again, and Rome will be participating with a number of events dedicated to the local LGBTQ+ community of the city as well as their allies in the capital! For those visiting during these first few days of June, the main event will be of course the 25th yearly Rome Pride, taking […]
There is one more reason to visit the Scala Sancta this year: while in the midst of a long, delicate restoration process, the Christian landmark in the San Giovanni area will be open to visitors in its original form, but just until June 9, 2019. After that date, the renovation works will begin again. What […]
by C. P.
Piazza di Siena is not only one of the most stunning areas inside the Borghese gardens at Villa Borghese – it’s also the location for the most well-known horse riding event in all of Italy! The International Horse Show, which locals and insiders simply know by the name of its setting – again, Piazza di […]
Over the weekend of May 11 & 12, Rome residents as well as tourists and visitors will be able to visit hundreds of sites where access is usually limited – for free! The event, called “Open House Roma“, includes a stunning list of ancient libraries, foreign academies, art galleries and studios or private palaces and […]
Somewhere else on this blog we introduced you to the local jargon of Rome, romanesco, but what we failed to mention there, other than the basics of this ancient language, is how full of humour it is & how sarcastic. Take for instance the expression “fare il giro delle sette chiese“. It literally means […]
The mild climate in Rome gives museum directors freedom to offer visits that show some of the city’s best known landmarks in a different light – one that’s artificial, that is! Locals as well as visitors appreciate the chance to visit such impressive monuments in the evenings, when fewer visitors are around, making the most […]
by C. P.
