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Seven extra hills in Rome you don't know about - a guide by From Home to Rome

The “other” seven hills of Rome

Everyone knows that, according to tradition, ancient Rome was built around and on seven legendary hills: the Aventine Hill (Aventino, in Italian), the Palatine Hill (Palatino), the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio), the Caelian Hill (Celio), the Quirinal Hill (Quirinale), the Viminal Hill (Viminale), and the Esquiline Hill (Esquilino). The truth is, however, more complex than that, […]

by C. P.
May 27, 2024
The city center, The city center, Vatican Area, Vatican Area

Roman stretch of the Via Francigena pilgrim route From Home to Rome

Where to walk the Via Francigena route in Rome

In recent years, historic trails and footpaths all over Italy have found an increased popularity with tourists looking to connect to the area they are visiting in a more authentic way: we can see why as, after all, this is an activity that can be performed without tourist guides (and the like) and even by […]

by C. P.
March 26, 2021
Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path

A new train ticket promotion by Trenitalia: Plus 3 & Plus 5

Trenitalia, Italy’s main train service provider, has launched two new, interesting rail passes for tourists wanting to get off the beaten path through public transportation when visiting the Bel Paese. Dubbed Plus3 and Plus5, the promotion will offer, respectively, 3 or 5 consecutive days of train traveling starting from the day the journey actually begins, […]

by admin
December 27, 2019
What's On in Rome

The front of the former slaughterhouse in Testaccio, Rome

Discovering Testaccio: a free walking tour (Part 2!)

Last month we began an exploration of Testaccio, the main Roman neighborhood by our managed accommodation on Via Annia Faustina. This area of the city is known by international travelers as the place where most food tours happen, as well as a clubbing destination. What most visitors ignore is the sheer amount of historic landmarks […]

by C. P.
June 14, 2019
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Testaccio area, Testaccio area

Discovering Testaccio: a free walking tour (Part 1!)

Testaccio (with nearby Ostiense and Garbatella) is one of those residential areas in Rome that is overlooked by most tourists – those who do come to the district are the ones who are on repeat visits to the city, and are maybe interested in something like a food tour and not much else. When they […]

by C. P.
May 23, 2019
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Villa Borghese running and cycling in the park

Jogging and cycling in Rome: 5 suggested itineraries

Now that spring is upon us, those of you visiting Rome who enjoy an active lifestyle may want to maintain your workout routine at this time. While gyms may not be exactly available because of the requested documentation to access most of them (as per the local law) one of the main features of the […]

by C. P.
April 28, 2019
Monteverde area, Spagna area

Recommended daytrip from Rome: Lake Bracciano

If you’ve got a half day to spare (or more!) while in Rome, visiting Lake Bracciano, less than an hour north of Rome, will let you discover an area of central Italy you’ve actually seen countless times… on your television screen or at the movies. That’s right, the three small cities perched over the lake […]

by C. P.
March 21, 2019
Parks, Parks, Parks

Recommended daytrip from Rome: Viterbo

A mere 90 kilometers north of Rome, at the end of a train line popular with university students but rarely explored by tourists, which cuts through a picturesque part of the Lazio region, Viterbo is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. A stunning medieval city A onetime Etruscan stronghold, its most prominent features are its […]

by C. P.
February 10, 2019
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FL3 regional train

The “other” seven hills of Rome

Where to walk the Via Francigena route in Rome

A new train ticket promotion by Trenitalia: Plus 3 & Plus 5

Discovering Testaccio: a free walking tour (Part 2!)

Discovering Testaccio: a free walking tour (Part 1!)

Jogging and cycling in Rome: 5 suggested itineraries

Recommended daytrip from Rome: Lake Bracciano

Recommended daytrip from Rome: Viterbo

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