Rome

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 […]

ST. PETER’S BASILICA WORKS: UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECES St. Peter’s Basilica works and masterpieces of the largest Catholic church in the world. Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica means entering the heart of Christendom, but also a building rich of art, built and decorated by many great artists of the past. In this post I made a list of […]

CASTEL SANT’ANGELO TICKETS: HOW TO BOOK AND SKIP THE LINE Castel Sant’Angelo tickets or even a guided tour? What is the best way to visit this fascinating place full of stories of Rome? I try to answer these questions in this post, where you can find the essential and necessary information to plan your visit. Castel […]

BORGHESE GALLERY WORKS: THE MASTERPIECES YOU MUST SEE Borghese Gallery works and marvels of one of the most fascinating museums in Italy. Surrounded by the largest park in Rome, it houses the works of the stunning art collection of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, favourite nephew of Pope Paul V, and patron of many artists from the […]

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART OF ROME: UNMISSABLE WORKS AND ARTISTS The National Gallery of Modern Art of Rome houses the most complete collection dedicated to 19th– and 20th–century Italian art. It exhibits some masterpieces of the most important artists who between the 19thand the 20thcentury changed forever history of art. In this post […]

BORGHESE GALLERY TICKETS: HOW TO BOOK AND WHAT TO SEE Borghese Gallery tickets or guided tour? If you are undecided about what to do and what to book to see in the most fascinating museum of Rome, I suggest you read this post to understand what is the best way to approach the visit to his […]

  5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VILLA BORGHESE Villa Borghese is the third largest public park in Rome.It covers 80 hectares and occupies a large part of Pincian Hill and a small part of Campus Martius (Campo Marzio).It is a huge area and contains various buildings which have various functions. Besides, this green area includes […]

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SISTINE CHAPEL Sistine Chapel, the main chapel in the Palace of the Vatican, is named after the Pope Sixtus IV, who commissioned its creation. The Chapel was decorated with frescoes by the most important 15th- century and 16th- century artist, including Michelangelo, Perugino, and Botticelli. 5 things to know about […]

ANCIENT ROME: THE ARCHAELOGICAL SITE OF THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS AND THE IMPERIAL FORA Rome still boasts a lot of marvels waiting to be discovered not only by archaeologists but especially by visitors and citizens, so that they can understand the real wealth and the elegance of this city. If you have the chance to spend […]

FREE MUSEUMS IN MILAN: THE MUSEUMS TO VISIT FOR FREE ALL YEAR ROUND Free museums in Rome. Visiting museums is good, but sometimes the ticket price can be too high, especially for those who want to enjoy this moment with their family. My search for free museums starts from Milan, where there are several museums […]