Rome

A few years ago, during one of my Roman ‘escapes’, if I am not mistaken, to see the Gribouilliage exhibition, I decided to slip into a small but fascinating museum: the Goethe House. I admit, it wasn’t on my initial ‘must see’ list, but when I found out that Johann Wolfgang Goethe had lived there […]

To visit the Domus Aurea is to explore what was once a magnificent Roman residence, commissioned by Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome in 64 AD. Originally, the Domus Aurea stretched over almost one hundred hectares of lush gardens. Purchasing tickets for the Domus Aurea in advance allows you to take part in […]

TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO SEE MuseumsArchaeological SitesChurchesHow to get around To exhaust in one article all the wonders to visit in Rome is a tall order, so I have selected the most significant attractions and some enjoyable experiences for exploring the city. Get ready to discover […]

Soaking up the historical and artistic beauty of Rome in two days? Rome is not only the capital of Italy, but also a city that holds some of the world’s most extraordinary artistic and architectural treasures.In this itinerary, I will guide you through a selection of places that capture the essence of this eternal city, […]

In the Eternal City, the remains of Roman civilization bear witness to an era of incredible grandeur, when the Italian capital was able to influence the balance and fate of the entire then known world. Therefore, a visit to Rome cannot ignore what was the beating heart of political, economic, religious and legal life: the […]

HISTORY AND CURIOSITIES ABOUT THE TREVI FOUNTAIN: A MAGICAL PLACE IN ROME The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most famous and iconic fountains, located in the Trevi district. The fountain was built in 1762 by order of Pope Clement XIII and is considered an example of Roman Baroque. The Trevi Fountain has been restored […]

HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR BUS IN ROME: TICKETS FOR THE BEST TOURS Rome is a must-visit destination for all lovers of art, history and even good food. The first metropolis of the West, it is still the city with the highest density and the greatest number of monuments; it would seem almost impossible to visit them […]

WORKS OF ART IN ROME: THE UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECES Which are the works of art in Rome you can’t miss and you must see in this city that will amaze you in each corner? In this post you’ll find a list of the unmissable works in Rome, that is to say the works everyone should see […]

SECRET ROME: UNUSUAL AND LITTLE-KNOWN PLACES TO VISIT Secret Rome is the city made up of palaces and places distant from traditional tourist itinerary. I’m referring to those little-known places which allow you to discover an authentic city. In this post I’ll talk about the secret and little-known Rome, the city which can’t be visited […]

THE VAULT OF THE CHURCH OF SAINT IGNATIUS IN ROME AND THE TRIUMPH OF ILLUSIONISTIC PAINTING: 5 THINGS TO KNOW In 1685 Andrea Pozzo, an artist and Jesuit scholar, was commissioned to decorate the vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome. His optical illusion effects give birth to a decoration that still today […]

TICKETS FOR THE VATICAN MUSEUMS AND SISTINE CHAPEL: SKIP THE LINE How to book tickets Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and skip the line? It is possible to avoid the long waits at the entrance and to queue for hours before entering one of the most visited museums in the world, the place where you can admire the Sistine Chapel […]

VISITING ROME IN ONE DAY: 3 THINGS TO DO IF YOU’RE AN ART LOVER If you’re wondering what to see in Rome in one day you’re in the right place.I happened to stay in this amazing city for only one day, and I tried to visit it using some stratagems that allowed me to save […]