Rome’s Most Beautiful Historic Bridges
June 3rd, 2021Rome has an enchanting way of mixing the vibrancy of a modern life with reminders of the city’s ancient past. Enjoy a stroll along Rome’s historic bridges that are as intriguing historically as they are beautiful to admire. ... Read More
Visit These Rome Museums Virtually from Home
May 19th, 2021Whether you’re planning a trip to Rome or just missing Italy, the free virtual tours of Rome’s civic museums are perfect for an artistic coffee break. You might just discover some gems for your next visit to the Eternal City! ... Read More
A Guide to Rome’s Trastevere Neighborhood
May 6th, 2021Trastevere is one of those Roman neighborhoods that live up to all of the superlatives and cliches. Ivy-draped ochre buildings. Check. Narrow cobblestones streets. Check. Piazzas, markets and cafes filled with locals. Check. Even if it is only for a few days, you can live like a local with our Trastevere neighborhood guide. ... Read More
Etruscan Places: Even-More-Ancient Italy in the Roman Countryside
March 10th, 2021Ancient Roman relics are a common sight while traveling in Italy, but the history of Italy doesn’t start there. Long before the Romans ruled the peninsula there were the Etruscans, a civilization whose origins lay shrouded in mystery. While remnants from the Etruscans are found throughout the country, some of the most impressive sites are a stone’s throw away from Rome and make a perfect off-the-beaten-path day trip. ... Read More
Spaghetti Carbonara – Ultimate Comfort Food
December 9th, 2020Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a simple and delicious pasta dish considered a signature dish of Rome and made even more popular by lively debates on the most authentic recipe and its origins. Truth or Fiction? When we were children in Rome in the 1960s the story was that the dish is a simple preparation of ... Read More
Opera Houses in Italy: What to Know about Going to the Opera in Italy
February 19th, 2020Italy certainly has flair for the dramatic. It makes perfect sense that opera has its origins here. Verdi and Puccini wrote stories filled with melodrama and heartbreak. The first opera was produced in Florence in 1598, with the original charter being developed in the actual room that forms part of La Camerata Fiorentina apartment from ... Read More
Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy
February 5th, 2020There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can ... Read More
10 Great Places to see Art Exhibitions in Rome: Beyond the Vatican Museums
December 18th, 2019To help you explore more of Rome’s artistic treasures in Renaissance, we have put together this list of 10 great places to see art exhibitions in Rome. ... Read More
Exploring Rome’s Fascinating Monti Neighborhood
November 15th, 2019Anchored by some of Rome’s most important monuments and churches the Monti neighborhood still retains its small neighborhood spirit. ... Read More
Rainy Day in Rome? Five Great Ways to Enjoy the Experience
October 30th, 2019On the rare day when thunder rumbles and the skies open, we have a few suggestions on how to stay dry on a rainy day in Rome. ... Read More
Exploring the Spanish Steps Neighborhood in Rome
September 11th, 2019If you’ve heard of the Spanish Steps in Rome, but haven’t seen them, you might be thinking: what’s so special about a staircase? ... Read More