Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Ludovisi neighborhood is a hidden gem, often overlooked by tourists rushing between the city’s famous landmarks. It’s close enough to the main attractions that locals consider it part of the city center, but to tourists it seems… boring and skippable. They tend to know of its existence only […]
by C. P.
Summer has not yet arrived, at least not officially, but Rome has already started to move its activities outdoors – clubs are closing, concert halls are being maintained, and Romans and their guests are gradually starting to do more and more activities outdoors. Most of these take place in the evenings, after the heat of […]
Just when you thought that the area around the Colosseum had unveiled all its treasures, both above and below ground, the city of Rome launches a new museum that is sure to fascinate and intrigue first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. You can add to a list that includes the Ludus Magnus, the Basilica di […]
by C. P.
Religion and culture are intimately linked in Rome, and this has never been truer than in this month of March, which, yes, is marked by the celebration of Easter on and around the 31st. However, for those travelers who have already experienced the Via Crucis procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday (on March 29th […]
by C. P.
Visitors over the past few weeks may have noticed an upsurge in construction works in the city center, along with billboards celebrating “Roma per il giubileo”, Rome for the Jubilee. What is the Jubilee, and why is it important to know? Jubilee: what’s in a word First off, let’s talk basics: we are probably used […]
by C. P.
This post is for all those return visitors who at least once during their stay had the feeling of eating the same things over and over again when staying in Rome. It is probably a consequence of the huge number of foreign tourists currently in town: lots of mouths to feed, lots of places that […]
by C. P.
Will you be spending your Christmas/end of the year holidays in Rome? Are you curious about the traditions and cultural customs of this area? We have collected some of them in this post: none of them related to the sweets found in this season, for which we refer you to this article, but still all […]
by C. P.
Throughout our long professional history, we had never thought of having our own app. However, it is now clear to everyone that the way we browse the Internet has changed forever, and that more and more purchases are being made without ever leaving our trusty smartphones: even holidays can be bought on the go, and […]
by C. P.
Travelers to Rome and Italy bring home at least one “intangible” souvenir: the most famous of these is probably the custom of the “aperitivo”, where locals have a pre-dinner drink with friends or family. This can be accompanied by some light, savory snacks before the actual time for dinner rolls around, at which point you […]
In the last few weeks, tourists planning to visit Rome may have received a notification from Airbnb or other similar platforms about their accommodation, warning them to pay a higher than usual amount for the city tax/tourist tax. Understandably, some travelers arriving in Rome may have been surprised at the news – disappointingly, this was […]
