Imagine stepping back in time to the late 16th century Rome. As you stroll along the streets of the city, you come across several magnificent newly constructed buildings and monuments that adorn the city. The monuments are so life-like and […]
As the festive period comes to an end and we look forward to another year, why don’t we take a look at some of the festivals of ancient Rome that were held throughout the year? The Romans were famous for […]
Rome is an exquisite city that for centuries has continued to inspire people with its beauty. As you walk through the narrow cobblestone streets at the centre that open onto charming piazzas, you are sure to lay your eyes on […]
Foundations of fortification have likely surrounded the Eternal City since its inception in the 8th century BC, with the still partly standing Servian Walls dating at least back to the 6th century BC. Of course, with these thick stone ramparts […]
Mausoleum, fortress, papal residence, prison and finally a museum: the history of Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Castle of the Holy Spirit, is one of the longest and most complex in the history of Rome. You are reminded of this […]
The story of the founding of Rome begins with Aeneas, a Trojan hero who after the end of the Trojan War, managed to escape with a few followers. On reaching Laurentum, an ancient city between Ostia and Lavinium, Aeneas and […]
Rome is an ancient city that has existed for around 3,000 years. Like any city of its age, Rome has several myths that account for its history, traditions and the important changes the city went through during its long existence. […]
From a politician belonging to a patrician family, to general and finally the dictator of Rome: Julius Caesar was an ambitious man who steadily advanced his career until he was mercilessly murdered in 44 BC. But even a brutal death […]
A bloodied torso, shield thrown to his side, legs and chest covered in gashes, a gladiator leaning forward in a submissive position with his arm outstretched and thumb raised: this is a depiction of the end of a gladiatorial fight […]
Now a sprawling metropolis, Rome’s nascent years were spent as a collection of settlements perched atop the highest grounds to the east of the Tiber. What did these peaks become known as? The 7 hills of Rome. These hills, all […]
