Cat sanctuaries are an attraction in their own right in Rome: they share their space with some of the city’s most important monuments and for the most part you can get to visit, interact and support their activities. In this article we point you in the right direction if you’re a cat lover visiting the […]
by C. P.
Over the past few days, the first half of the massive renovation works involving the church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza were unveiled – even though they’re still ongoing, they are a very good signal for the city, as this Baroque masterpiece had been closed for 5 years, since it was partly damaged by the terrible […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
If you’re visiting Rome at this very moment and are wondering where everyone went, it means you are new to Ferragosto – Italy’s oddest, longest-running holiday. One that comes with its special rules, customs and even… Food! A super-short history of Ferragosto While the actual day of the feast is on August 15, most Italians […]
by C. P.
A centuries-old celebration returns this month (although with a few changes in its programming due to anti-Covid measures) and it’s an unmissable one: the Festa de’ noantri. Festa de’ noantri: what’s in a name Since time immemorial, Trastevere residents have taken pride in their relative distance from Rome’s old city. The area was initially known […]
While Rome hides its medieval buildings very well (the Baroque and Renaissance palazzos much more obvious and ubiquitous), that doesn’t mean you can’t explore this part of its unique architecture.  Many buildings in the historic center are medieval but looking at them from the outside you would not be able to recognize, hidden […]
The infamous summer heatwave has reached Rome somewhat in advance this year, at the same time with the easening of the Coronavirus restrictions. To escape the unbearable weather, locals are milling out and about, looking for a place to sit, relax and have a drink at. None is more Roman than the chioschetto (pronounced keeohs-kay-ttoh). This […]
by C. P.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working non-stop with tourists from different areas who’ve been given the green light to travel again: restrictions have eased not only here, but in their respective countries too. We’re humbled that they chose Rome (and From Home to Rome!) for their first trips after more than a year, […]
