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.
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.
The heatwave that is engulfing Italy and Rome is finally letting up, but the summer season is still far from over – so now is the time to go look for some colder weather away from the city. The surroundings of Rome, particularly as you approach the Apennines and the border of the Abruzzo region, […]
by C. P.
Starting from Aug. 6, Italians as well as foreign tourists visiting Rome and the whole of the country will be required to present the so called “Green Pass” to access a number of indoor activities, proving they are vaccinated against Covid-19. What is the Green Pass and how do you get one? The “Green Pass” […]
Whether you’re planning to come to Rome to work from the Eternal City for an extended period of time or you’re already here and finding your way around town, there is one thing you should know about the myriad of supermarkets and grocery stores in the center that you see around your new accommodation: they’re convenient, […]
by C. P.
With the easing of restrictions in the Lazio region (and other areas of Italy as well) the good news is that museums in Rome and its surroundings can finally re-open, after three months of closure. This post is not intended to give you advice on the most important museums in the city: guidebooks are filled […]
by C. P.
This year, at From Home to Rome we thought long and hard about meaningful ways to lift our past, present and future guests’ spirits. A way to show appreciation and to gently remind those who know of our work (and those who don’t!) that these uncertain times will come to an end, and that beauty […]
by C. P.
This post was last updated on November 5, 2020. Over the course of the last few weeks, a spike in Covid-19 cases throughout Italy has made it necessary to has made it imperative to tighten the health and safety measures to prevent the spread of contagions Regional President/Governor of Lazio (the region where Rome is […]
by C. P.
Not for the first time in its 60-year history, the Rome airport at Fiumicino has turned out the winner of an international prize, and one that concerns us all: international ratings body Skytrax, which routinely issues its top ten of the best airports worldwide has recognized the Leonardo Da Vinci (FCO) as the first hub […]
For those of you who are already familiar with Rome and its cultural scene, “Estate Romana” should ring a bell – it’s the name of the longest running event happening in the city. This year Estate Romana is completely different, and not just because of the Coronavirus emergency: it also has a brand new name, […]
