Discover the unique beauty of Rome, the best things to do in Rome, the places to visit, and get useful tips to plan a wonderful trip to the Italian capital.
You can only scratch the surface of Rome in 2 days – but if that is all you have, you may as well make the most of it. The Eternal City – Città Eterna, as we lovingly call it in Italy – has so much to see and do that a lifetime won’t be enough to … Read more
Rione Monti is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome. You will find this charming neighborhood of the Eternal City sandwiched between Rome Termini station and the Colosseum – which means you really have no excuse not to visit. Scattered around Rione Monti you will find a wealth of interesting sites and beautiful churches. The … Read more
The Esquiline Hill – simply called Esquilino by locals – is the largest of the seven hills of Rome, covering an area that includes the main transportation hub in the city (Termini Station) and goes all the way to the Colosseum, and where you will find beautiful churches (some definitely more famous than others), markets … Read more
Good food in Rome is everywhere, and you are bound to find something that will satisfy your taste buds. Food is a huge part of Italian culture and a good enough reason to visit Italy. Each region – in fact, each city and each village! – has its local specialties. Eating is easily one of … Read more
Known locally as Viminale, you’ll find the Viminal Hill – one of the Seven hills of Rome – situated between the Esquiline Hill, to the southeast, and the Quirinal Hill, which lies to the north. Although it’s commonly referred to as just one hill, the Viminale is actually made up of three separate peaks: the … Read more
Although the actual city of Rome may look quite flat to visitors, it is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains. When the city was born, it was actually formed by a number of settlements that where scattered in what became known as the Seven Hills of Rome (i Sette Colli di Roma, in Italian), and … Read more
Francesco Borromini was one of the many masterminds that contributed to shaping Rome as we know it today. Along with Michelangelo and Bernini, his most famous rival, Borromini’s story is strictly linked to that of the Italian capital. If you are visiting the Eternal City, you should not miss on the chance of admiring the … Read more
Getting tickets to the Colosseum in Rome is easier than you can imagine. Continue reading to find a way that suits you! You have finally arrived in Rome, the Eternal City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you’ve had a great time till the moment you’ve laid foot there. The Colosseum from a distance looks … Read more