A family day in Rome Everyone must see the Eternal City at least once in their lifetime. Visiting Rome with your family is richly rewarding for all the senses. From cultivating curiosity among its ancient sites, churches, palaces, squares, fountains […]
Make your Vatican visit memorable for everyone! Exploring Rome with your family is rewarding for adults and children alike. Its multitude of ancient sites, baroque churches, squares, fountains and parks create unique experiences for all visitors. The cradle of European […]
Few of Rome’s early emperors have such an undeservedly damning reputation as Domitian (81 – 96 AD). He comes down to us as the black sheep of the Flavian dynasty. A cruel, ruthless autocrat. A powerful, paranoid psychopath who purged […]
Everybody knows you eat well in Italy, but finding the right places can be pretty challenging. As Rome springs back to life, so too do its tourist traps, briefly obliged to reduce their prices for locals, but now upping them […]
If the mad, bad, and dangerous-t0-know emperor Nero is famous for one thing it’s fiddling while Rome burned. The image of him performing with glee as the imperial capital burned around him has entered our lexicon. Serving as a metaphor […]
Practical tips for an unforgettable visit to Rome Originally known as Amphitheatrum Flavium, the Colosseum is the most famous and imposing monument to have survived from ancient Rome. Every year, around 5 million visitors enter inside, soaking up its ambience […]
The Roman Jewish community – among religion, heritage and culture If you want to discover an authentic side of Rome, and have visited the most famous attractions, such as the Colosseum and the Vatican, why not venture off the beaten path on one […]
Reserved access to Rome’s hidden treasures! Catacombs are systems of underground passages or rooms which were used for several centuries as burial places. The most famous catacombs lie on the outskirts of Rome as burial was forbidden within the city […]
Making the most of your journey in Rome Covering an expansive 49 hectares, the Vatican City State, is a true international treasure. Home to such household names as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums,. the city […]
Ancient Roman attitudes towards sex were nothing if not direct. For example, it is from the Roman term for the sheath of one’s sword that we have our word “vagina!” Macho and militaristic, elite Roman culture revolved as much around […]
