Seen somewhere on a scale between a slightly troubled artist and a downright dangerous criminal, Caravaggio’s talent was nonetheless monumental. Born Michelangelo Merisi in 1571, this “Bad Boy of Baroque” adorns Rome with an unparalleled collection of breathtaking masterpieces. For those […]
Situated behind the 17th century Piazza Navona, Walks Inside Rome’s cooking class is a popular choice for those wanting to learn how to cook real Italian food in the heart of the country’s capital. The classes, taught by an […]
Spread across several layers, the Basilica of San Clemente is one of the few Roman sites where one can actually travel through time to discover ruins from centuries apart. That’s why it’s commonly referred to as the “lasagna church”, as […]
1) A Magical Illusion Looking for magic in the Eternal City? On top of a residential hillside lies a street with truly spectacular views of Saint Peter’s Basilica, including its famous dome. From this street, Via Niccolò Piccolomini, enjoy the […]
From 19 October 2017 until 11 February 2018, the Vittoriano – Ala Brasini Complex is hosting a splendid MONET exhibition in Rome. The exhibition, curated by Marianne Mathieu, presents about sixty works by the father of Impressionism, from the Musée […]
OPEN: Nov. 1st 2017 – Feb. 20th 2018 The NY Times recently wrote of Bernini, the great Italian Baroque sculptor, and the Borghese Gallery: “No artist defined 17th-century Rome more than Gianlorenzo Bernini did, working under 9 popes […]
Picasso comes to Rome at the Scuderie del Quirinale At the Scuderie del Quirinale, a magnificent gallery set atop the highest of Rome’s seven hills beset by Italy’s Presidential Palace and the renowned Colonna Gardens, the former Papal […]
History of the Venue Completed in 1504 on a commission by Cardinal Oliviero Carafa, the Chiostro del Bramante (Cloister of Bramante) is an historic building, part of the monumental complex of Santa Maria Della Pace built at the end of […]
5 Things to do in Rome – Easter Edition by Eloise Famous, immortal, artistic and historical. Rome is definitely the kind of city that offers you infinite possibilities and never leaves you with nothing to do. There’s plenty of […]
With ombré skies hugging Rome’s dusky evenings, savoring an opera in the midst of ruins is one of the most magical ways to welcome a summer in Rome. Whether it’s Verdi’s tumultuous tale of Nabucco, Rossini’s joyful The Barber of Seville, […]
