Discover the Markets of Trajan in the Forum complex in Rome
The Forum complex, inaugurated in 112 A.D., was a hymn to the triumph of Emperor Trajan; during his reign, the Roman Empire reached the height of its power and territorial expansion, with a further substantial increase in bureaucratic and judicial activity in the capital: it was therefore necessary to expand
The Best Places To Visit Rome Off The Beaten Path
Are you on a journey to Rome and tired of visiting the same things over and over again? Do you only hear about the Vatican Museums and Colosseum? Well, then you have opened the right page! Below you will find some places to visit that are off the beaten path.
All you need to know about Trastevere District in Rome
Today we are going to tell you about the Trastevere district, one of the most famous in Rome, both for its history and for the nightlife that has always characterized it. We all know that it is one of the most popular among tourists, but do you know why? Certainly
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CATACOMBS ON THE APPIAN WAY
1) Let’s start with a basic fact: do you know what catacombs are? The word catacombs comes from the elating ad catacumbas, which in turn seems to come from the Greek expression kata koumbas = at/among the grottos. The catacombs of the Appian Way are essentially the underground graveyards of
Castel Sant’Angelo history and Passetto di Borgo
Located in Rome between the Prati and Borgo districts, we find one of the most famous monuments of the capital, Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as Hadrian’s Mausoleum. Located on the right bank of the Tiber, opposite the Ponte Sant’Angelo is very close to the city of the Vatican, in fact
Discover the Rubens’ Altarpiece: a painting that moves
In the heart of Rome’s historic center, in a widening of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, stands the church of Santa Maria in Vallicella, one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the Eternal City. The church is also known as the Chiesa Nuova and is deeply linked to the figure
Discover the traditional Italian dishes for Easter
What better occasion to evoke local culinary traditions than holiday lunches? Below you will find our favorite Easter lunch delicay from all over Italy. In Italy, the tradition of typical Easter dishes is huge and very variegated. When talking about Easter, we can’t help but think of lamb, which is
The Greek Abbey of San Nilo: un unmissable day trip from Rome
Are you looking for a little known place in the surroundings of Rome? Perhaps spending a day with family or friends just a stone’s throw from beautiful Lake Albano? Where you can relax after your visit by enjoying a picnic, sunbathing or even a barbecue, thanks to the many equipped
Discover Villa Adriana: a Unesco Word Heritage site near Rome
Among the villas in the Roman countryside, Villa Adriana, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999, certainly stands out. Villa Adriana is an impressive archaeological site located near Tivoli, the ancient Tiber, approximately 30 km from Rome. The history of Villa Adriana The Villa takes its
Did you know that the path of light from the book/movie Angels and Demons actually exists?
A day in the name of Baroque Rome, a treasure hunt that you cannot miss, read on to discover the secrets of Christian and pagan symbolism, among clues and enigmas. Do you feel able to collect all the clues and reach the final destination? “…from santi’s earthly tomb with demon’s
