Three under the radar piazzas in Rome
byHere is a my mini guide to three less-known piazzas in Rome that you, while not necessarily must, «may» see when you’re in the Eternal City.
Things to See in Rome
Rome’s attractions
7 (mostly free) unique sites in Rome
byRome’s vast variety of ancient architecture convinces tourists to trot around the city hoping to capture it all. Here are 7 lesser known sites to visit in Rome.
Palazzo Merulana
byPalazzo Merulana is a new haven of Roman modern art, five years in the making. It displays a permanent collection focused mainly on modern Italian art of the early 20th century.
Mercato Testaccio: a foodie heaven
byMercato Testaccio is a local food market in Rome’s Testaccio neighbourhood. It’s the perfect place for a lazy foodie day out with the locals!
Rome’s Artist Studios
byDown the winding streets of Campo di Fiori, small artist studios are resisting the touristic sway that holds Rome in its grasp. Here is a list of several studio galleries held by warm and seasoned Roman artists of the centro.
Follow the Frescoes of Rome
byRome has some of the most astonishing frescos in the world, ranging from ancient roman villa interiors, to eighteenth century wall tapestries.
Three Under the Radar Ancient Sites in Rome
byFor all antiquity lovers, I would like to point out three minor ancient sites in the Italian capital, that you might have missed but would have loved to visit.
The Women of Saint Peter’s Basilica
byHere we talk about the three women buried inside the Basilica of St. Peter, namely Matilda of Canossa, Christina of Sweden and Maria Clementina Sobieska.
The new SUPER ticket – a deep dive into the Palatine Hill
byFor €16, the SUPER ticket includes one entrance to the Roman Forum – Palatine, where seven historical sites can be accessed.
A Stroll through History: Movements in Roman Architecture
byThe saying goes that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and almost 3000 years after its foundation it is still a work in progress. Here, we make a run down of the most interesting buildings from each architectural movement.
Castel Sant’Angelo
byCastel Sant’Angelo (or The Mausoleum of Hadrian), reigning over the banks of the river Tiber, is a familiar and majestic monument on the Rome city skyline.
Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
byLocated behind the hidden walls of Palazzo alla Sapienza, this Baroque marvel is very hard to spot from the outside.
Chiesa di Sant’Antonio in Campo Marzio
byThis church, serving the Portuguese community since 1445, may be small but it’s the epitome of opulence.
Museum Hendrik Christian Andersen
byA liberty style villa in Rome’s Flaminio neighbourhood boasting artworks and sculptures of the Norwegian-American artist, Hendrik Christian Andersen.