Want to start a heated debate? Ask any Roman citizen to name the most famous street food in the city: there are so many categories and everyone will defend their beloved, whether it’s supplì, filetto di baccalà, crocchette or… pizza al taglio. And we have a feeling that the latter will be the most discussed […]
by C. P.
Think of this post as a little help/public service announcement of sorts, inspired by numerous conversations and requests for clarification from first-time visitors to the city of Rome! In it, we want to explain why a bathroom in Rome looks the way it does, and why some fixtures are shaped a certain way… or what […]
by C. P.
Monti is all the rage right now: one of the oldest rioni (the ancient name for districts) in Rome, home to none other than Julius Caesar, is being “discovered” by influencers and regular tourists alike. Visitors are drawn to its unpretentious style, preferring it to the increasingly commercial Trastevere. Its restaurants and bars are deemed […]
by C. P.
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.
Social media posts and videos are full of stories about water not being free in Italy’s restaurants, going so far as to claim that “there is no water in Europe” (a huge leap of logic, if you ask us). While customs on the subject are different in many parts of the continent, with Rome being […]
Every year on June 29th, the city of Rome celebrates its patron saints: St. Peter and St. Paul. These two apostles are revered not only as the founding fathers of the Catholic Church, but also as enduring symbols of courage and martyrdom. We talked about the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul a few […]
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 […]
by C. P.
You’re planning a trip to Rome and are thinking about staying off the beaten path, but still in a centrally connected area? You want quiet but also want to be walking distance from some of the main sights? Are you looking for a versatile space that can fit a solo traveler, but can also accommodate […]
by C. P.
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, […]
Italy is attracting an increasing number of travelers – it should be no surprise, since it is a country rich in culture, beautiful places, and culinary delights. On top on returning visitors, many tourists are leaving their homeland for the very first time, and as they arrive, they may not be aware of what […]
by C. P.
