An extraordinary event is about to unfold in the heart of Vatican City in the next few days: the Conclave to elect a new Pope is slated to start on May 7, 2025. The recent passing of Pope Francis has set in motion an ancient tradition that will soon captivate the world’s attention. If […]
Planning a trip to the Eternal City? Rome’s ancient streets, incredible cuisine, and artistic treasures await you—but a successful visit requires some preparation. Here’s what you need to know before you arrive to ensure your Roman holiday goes smoothly. Time your visits to beat the crowds Rome’s major attractions can become overwhelmingly crowded, especially as […]
by C. P.
Our guests always ask one thing of us – to be within walking distance of Rome’s main attractions, but at the same time to be able to immerse themselves in local life and culture. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the newest addition to our portfolio, Santa Maria alle Fornaci. This apartment ticks all […]
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As you may know from previous posts on this website, Rome has been preparing for an extraordinary event in 2025 – the Jubilee, which is now in full swing… or is it? What’s the latest on the Jubilee? Media reports might have you concerned about overwhelming crowds and chaos, but we’re here to tell you, […]
One of the special events of the Jubilee 2025 is the extraordinary reopening of the Passetto di Borgo, so closely linked to the history of Castel Sant’Angelo and (of course!) to the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. This site has been closed for six years, the time needed to work on the structural barriers that […]
There is a growing wave of concern about the upcoming start of the Jubilee in Rome, with many would-be travelers intending to skip it altogether because of the added numbers of visitors during the entire period. Wait, what’s the Jubilee again? If you’re one of those tourists who doesn’t know, the Jubilee is one of […]
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, […]
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 […]
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Power plays, revolutions, wars, and just the need for modernization. All of these are factors in the changing shape of Rome: what you now can appreciate in its current layering (Imperial-meets-Medieval-meets-Renaissance-meets-Rationalism… and so on and so forth) once looked very different, and hard decisions had to be made that brought about the destruction, plain and […]
As you plan your travel to Rome, you’ll have surely considered devoting part of your trip to the exploration of the Vatican area: St. Peter’s Basilica, with the Vatican Museums and – of course – the Sistine Chapel. This is on every tourist’s “must do”, after all, and there’s little deviation from the rule. At […]
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