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Rethinking Domitian: the emperor is celebrated in Rome

There’s some poetic justice in the new temporary exhibition set up at the Villa Caffarelli branch of the Capitoline Museums: the display, under the name “Domiziano Imperatore. Odio e amore” (“hate and love“), celebrates the assassinated emperor in the very place he helped rebuild: the cornerstones of the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus are right below […]

by C. P.
September 12, 2022
The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

Il Virtual Reality Bus per vedere Roma com'era: una guida

See Rome at the height of the empire with the Virtual Reality Bus

Over the past few years many attractions in Rome have relied on new technologies to increase their appeal to a younger – or more curious – generation of tourists. The section of the Circus Maximus that has been turned into a museum is one of them (we talked about this here) but now a new project […]

by C. P.
August 5, 2022
Piazza Venezia area, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

A new museum in Rome: learn all about Museo dell'Arte Salvata, exhibiting seized artworks from traffickers

A new museum in Rome: Museo dell’Arte Salvata

Throughout history, an overwhelming amount of masterpieces has been looted and taken away from Italy only to reappear in foreign countries. In ancient times, this used to happen as an aftermath of wars, and treaties and discussion is ongoing today whether these artworks should be given back to the nations they were taken from. More […]

by C. P.
July 25, 2022
Museums, Museums, Museums, Termini area

the must-see exhibitions in Rome right now - as suggested by From Home to Rome

The hottest exhibitions and museums in Rome right now

The end of summer is almost upon us, which means Romans are slowly but surely coming back from their holidays while the masses of tourists gracing the city (in spite of the ongoing Covid situation!) are for the most part going back home. This in turn means that this is one of the best […]

by C. P.
August 30, 2021
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Colosseum and Roman Forum new excavations and findings restoration works From Home to Rome

Roman Forum & the Colosseum: restorations and new findings

Throughout the Covid-19 emergency, the main landmarks in Rome and Italy may have been closed to the public, but they kept being taken care of. Small maintenance operations have been flanked by major restoration works, both of which aim to transform and revitalize the experience of Italian and foreign visitors when they can once again […]

by C. P.
April 27, 2021
Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks

Colosseum Hypogeum renovation works From Home to Rome rental agency holiday homes

Concerts at the Colosseum? The truth on “those” renovation works

The announcement of upcoming renovation works at the Roman Colosseum aiming to rebuild a floor over the hypogeum has sparked much debate over the past few days. Mr. Dario Franceschini, our Secretary for Cultural Heritage and Activities, has announced a tender procedure for designing a retractable floor that will go on covering the intricate network […]

by C. P.
January 19, 2021
Colosseum area, Colosseum area, Colosseum area

Daytrip: How to get to Palestrina

Palestrina is a gem of a small town, roughly 40 minutes south-east of Rome, but it doesn’t get much love! We wonder why, as its old medieval city is beautifully preserved, and – more importantly – it’s built over an ancient city called Praeneste (the current name is a corruption of the ancient one) which […]

by C. P.
August 17, 2020
Off the beaten path

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

Smack dab in the middle of Rome a giant, ancient monument has been sitting empty & visitor-less for many decades now. This is bound to end in the spring, though, when the Mausoleum of Augustus finally reopens to the public. The shrine, located by the Ara Pacis Museum close to Via del Corso, has been affected […]

by admin
February 7, 2020
Campo Marzio area, Shopping, Square

Largo di Torre Argentina is the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated

Largo di Torre Argentina to open to the public

It’s an unexcapable landmark for visitors in Rome, who feel increasingly frustrated by the lack of opportunity to visit it. We’re talking about the ruins at Largo di Torre Argentina, smack dab in the middle of the old city, only accessible to academics (here’s looking at you, Mary Beard!) and to the large colony of […]

Archaeology

Rethinking Domitian: the emperor is celebrated in Rome

See Rome at the height of the empire with the Virtual Reality Bus

A new museum in Rome: Museo dell’Arte Salvata

The hottest exhibitions and museums in Rome right now

Roman Forum & the Colosseum: restorations and new findings

Concerts at the Colosseum? The truth on “those” renovation works

Daytrip: How to get to Palestrina

The Mausoleum of Augustus to re-open in the spring!

Largo di Torre Argentina to open to the public

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