1. Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain of Rome and probably one of the most famous fountains in the world, especially after Anita Ekberg bathed in the fountain in the Fellini movie La Dolce Vita. … Continue reading
Roman markets are very colorful and certainly worth a visit, even if only to get a glimpse of the good-natured liveliness of these local city hubs, or to discover some new spices, vegetables or cheeses that may be interesting to … Continue reading
The Coppedè quarter (quartiere Coppedè) is a small, unusual urban area of Rome, named after the Florentine architect who designed it, Gino Coppedè. Little known by tourists, it is one of Rome’s architectural gems, worth exploring for its rich, unique … Continue reading
While Rome is world famous for its historic monuments, museums and traditional cucina romana, the city is also the home to many vibrant and trendy places. For those of you who are looking for something special, exclusive, and a bit … Continue reading
Tired of the hustle bustle of tourists in Rome? Why not pay a visit to the city’s beautiful rose garden? The Roseto Comunale di Roma is an unusual garden located by the Circus Maximus in the Valle Murcia between the … Continue reading
Roman Nomenclature (Tria Nomina, Roman naming conventions) The Roman name usually consisted of three elements (tria nomina): a praenomen, a nomen (or nomen gentilicium) and a cognomen. In their use, the Roman praenomen corresponds to our first name and the … Continue reading
For more than 2,700 years Rome has been a crossroads of the world. The city-empire has absorbed and embraced many different cultures, as testified by its impressive architectural and artistic legacy. Here is a list of seven of Rome’s best … Continue reading
The Talking Statues of Rome are probably one of the city’s most underrated figures. Iconic of the vox populi, they have a remarkable history, yet are often overlooked by tourists and passersby. The Talking Statues got their name from … Continue reading
The oldest, most famous and most elegant cafes of Rome Want to visit the oldest literary cafe in town, or just go for a drink in one of the iconic bars of Rome where celebrities have their cappuccino … Continue reading
The National Etruscan Museum, hosted in Villa Giulia in Rome, boasts the world’s largest collection of Etruscan objects and antiquities. The history of the Etruscans is both intriguing and paradoxical. Almost entirely overshadowed by Ancient Rome, the Etruscans nevertheless gave … Continue reading