The Appian Way or Via Appia Antica in Rome is an ancient road built in 312 B.C. by Appius Claudius Caecus. The city’s gateway to the East connected Rome with Capua. It stretched from the Roman Forum 400 miles to Brindisi, where ships sailed to Egypt and Greece, and it served as a military and […]
Every year on 21 April, you can visit the Eternal City to enjoy amazing parades, open museums, impressive shows, and other remarkable events during the birthday of Rome party (Natale di Roma). Discover how old Rome is here. History Sources that reliably narrate about the times of the birth of Rome are now not found. […]
The Fountain of The Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini inaugurated in 1651. It was commissioned by Pope Innocent X and is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome. Statues of the fountain symbolize four significant rivers of that time: the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Rio de la […]
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities globally, with the most significant number of monuments, squares, churches, attractions, and artworks. Certainly 3 days in Rome isn’t enough to see everything the city has got to offer, but it’s certainly enough to see all the highlights if you manage your time effectively. Here is the […]
Nowadays, there are 22 districts of Rome in total. However, since the period of the ancient Roman Empire, Rome has been divided by the authorities into different areas known as “regiones” (Latin) that have raised in number over time following the expansion of the city’s territory. In 1921, the total of 22 different districts was defined […]
The Mouth of Truth (Italian: Bocca della Verità) is an ancient image carved in a round Pavonazzo marble (Italian: Marmo pavonazzetto) slab. The gloomy face of an unknown god is set in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The church is on the Tiber River’s left bank, a contemporary area of […]
The Rome Metro Underground train system has lines A, B, and C. Lines A and B intersect at Rome Termini Station, the central public transport hub. At the same time, Line C is a new line connecting some of the Roman suburbs and is of little use to tourists: it runs between Monte Compatri and […]
After living in Rome for five years and traveling a lot, I’m sure that nothing can be better than exploring the new city during the sunrise. In the morning, Rome is not crowded with tourists, and the weather is not as hot as during the daytime. Moreover, when the city wakes up and birds start to […]
Piazza del Popolo is located between the Pincio district and the banks of the Tiber River. There are churches, fountains, monuments, and ancient and modern marble memoirs on the square. It was rebuilt by a Valadier architect in 1834, who designed two half-laps to the Obelisk. History Piazza del Popolo is the site where foreigners […]
One of the main features of Italians is that they love only fresh and natural food. So then, it is not a surprise that Rome is full of different farmers’ markets with various kinds of vegetables, fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, honey, home wines, and other tasty products. This article will discover the best markets to […]
Rome hop-on hop-off tour buses have several operators with different prices but similar routes. The 24-hour ticket costs from 20 to 30 euros per person. Moreover, any Rome City Passes allow the use of buses free of admission. This is one of the best options to enjoy the sightseeing tour in the Eternal City by […]
Rome is full of different attractions, and there are many free things to do for those interested in budget tourism. Italy vacations may become unforgettable without spending lots of money if you follow walking and sightseeing tours, prepare with Rome guides and plan day trips. Here’s the list of the top 15 things to do […]
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