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What is the Jubilee and how it will impact your holidays in Rome in 2025

What is a Jubilee, and why is it impacting Rome?

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.
February 21, 2024
Vatican Area, 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, What's On in Rome

A free museum in Rome and a hidden gem: Palazzo Poli

Unknown Rome: Palazzo Poli

This historic palazzo is located right behind the Trevi Fountain – or to be more precise, it is the building that the Trevi Fountain is built against. So why, if it’s smack dab in the middle of tourist central, do we recommend it as a place to explore in Rome? Because what we keep writing […]

by C. P.
October 9, 2023
Trevi area

Mausoleum of Augustus from above Rome reopening March 1st 2021 From Home to Rome vacation rentals

Set your calendars for March 1st: the Mausoleum of Augustus is back!

We had mentioned it here on this blog earlier last summer, here, that the Mausoleum of Augustus was about to reopen. There is finally an opening date announced: the long lost landmark is to be unveiled on March 1st. Previously, the announcement had mentioned a big event on April 21st, so as to have the […]

by C. P.
January 25, 2021
Campo Marzio area, Campo Marzio area, Campo Marzio area, Spagna area, The city center, The city center, The city center

See some of the Appian Way’s monuments for free this summer!

For those lucky enough to be visiting Rome in the next few weeks, the city administration has a few surprises in store for you. On top of an “ordinary” list of summer events ranging from music to movie screenings to exhibitions, a number of attractions will be opening their doors for free. The idea is […]

by C. P.
July 14, 2020
Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path, Parks

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
Shopping, Square

Colosseum Rome Tickets increasing November 2019

Colosseum tickets to increase starting November 1st

We mentioned this change in policy in a dedicated blog post last spring, but now the day has come: starting November 1st, the basic ticket to enter the Colosseum and Fora (along with the Palatine Hill) will go from 12 to 16 Euros. This will include the visit to any temporary exhibitions held in the […]

by C. P.
October 3, 2019
Colosseum area

Open House Roma 2019: Rome’s hidden gems, for free!

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 […]

by C. P.
May 7, 2019
Building, Catacombs, Churches, Churches, Churches, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101

The Colosseum From Home to Rome rental apartments holiday homes

Free Museum Week is here!

As announced in the previous post on this subject, the very first Free Museum Week is here! Settimana dei Musei, as it has been dubbed by Italy’s culture minister Alberto Bonisoli later last year, will replace the very popular Free Museum Sundays. How does Settimana dei Musei work? State museums and archaeological sites across Italy […]

by C. P.
March 1, 2019
Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Landmarks, Museums, Museums, Museums

Free Caravaggio paintings walking guide Rome

Love Caravaggio’s paintings? Enjoy this free walking tour!

When visiting Rome, especially if it’s your first time, you might be surprised at how common it is to be suggested to go visit churches. This is something that has very little to do with a religious sentiment: oversimplifying quite a bit, it can be said that churches were the museums of their time, […]

by C. P.
February 25, 2019
Navona area

Teams participating in the 6 Nations 2019

6 Nations ticket holders will visit museums in Rome for free

As with each new winter, the 6 Nations is back: the most important tournament in the world of rugby has kicked off over the weekend and sees Italy compete against Scotland, England, France Wales and Ireland. Ticket holders wanting to see their favorite team in Rome now have one more reason to get to the […]

by C. P.
February 4, 2019
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Free entrances

What is a Jubilee, and why is it impacting Rome?

Unknown Rome: Palazzo Poli

Set your calendars for March 1st: the Mausoleum of Augustus is back!

See some of the Appian Way’s monuments for free this summer!

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

Colosseum tickets to increase starting November 1st

Open House Roma 2019: Rome’s hidden gems, for free!

Free Museum Week is here!

Love Caravaggio’s paintings? Enjoy this free walking tour!

6 Nations ticket holders will visit museums in Rome for free

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