Sometimes called the “Balcony of Rome,” the Janiculum Hill offers a stunning panorama over the city. Being situated across the river from Rome’s historic center, the Janiculum doesn’t count among the fabled Seven Hills of Rome. But millennia of activity […]
While Rome certainly has its own character, the Eternal City is still very much the sum of all its parts. Each of its dozen or so districts contributes its own unique quirks, from inventive dishes to eye-catching architecture. Read on […]
Rome is a city of historic monuments, churches, gardens, and other sites, but Rome also has many beautiful squares that have become the place for political events, concerts, shows and all the important moments of social life of a city. […]
In the early twentieth century during the month of October the nobility, but also the people they chose Sunday, and in some cases on Thursday, for their trips, was a party to celebrate the end of harvest. The destinations chosen […]
Since its fabled foundation by Romulus in the 8th century BC, the Eternal City has been eternally divided, cleaved in half by the River Tiber which winds directly through its center. On its west bank you’ll find tranquil Trastevere, the […]
We know that in many ways Rome is an ancient city. The iconic Colosseum and Michelangelo’s beautiful work in the Sistine Chapel have great historical importance, and it’s no surprise that these are among Rome’s most visited sites. But Rome […]
In his immense beauty Rome hides many villas surrounded by lush green gardens that tell the lives of wealthy families. Four of these are just a few buildings surrounded by magnificent gardens that are part of the Italian artistic heritage. […]
The night of 19 September in Rome will be celebrated the International Day of the Moon, which sponsored by the Planetary Science and Exploration at NASA wants to be an opportunity to draw the public to astronomy and help to […]
Rome is an open-air museum, shining with countless architectural treasures that represent the best of several epochs of Italian art. Visitors to Rome come to see its main attractions, amphitheatres, fountains, squares and neighborhoods that make the city great. Below are some of Rome’s […]
The Imperial Forums are a fascinating collection of archaeological finds that testify to the life of ancient Rome. Remains of monumental squares, statues, temples that between 46 BC and 113 AD formed the heart of the city, the center of […]
