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 […]
The Basilica of Saint John in Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) is defined as “the mother of all churches in the world.” It represents the mixture between the Pagan and Christian eras. You should visit the museum, which collects precious liturgical furnishings, sculptures, and ornaments of an ancient basilica. It was the first Christian basilica […]
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 […]
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Rome, the Arch of Janus holds a distinctive place in the architectural and historical landscape of the city. As the only surviving quadrifrons or four-faced, triumphal arch in Rome, it carries with it centuries of history and mystery. Thought to have been constructed in the 4th […]
The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Caelian Hill (Italian: Basilica di Santo Stefano al Monte Celio) is a historic church in Rome. It is one of the city’s oldest and most influential churches, dating back to the 5th century. The basilica is renowned for its unique circular design, and its interior is […]
Campus Martius (Campo Marzio), English Field of Mars, is a lowland in the bend of the Tiber River with an area of 250 hectares between the Quirinal, Pincian, and Capitoline Hills, intended for gymnastic and military exercises. The center of the field, where the altar of Mars was built, received the name Campo and, in ancient […]
Aventine Hill (Aventino) is the southernmost of Rome’s Seven Hills. Today, visitors prize its leafy lanes, hilltop gardens, and sweeping panoramas, yet its story arcs from the plebeian quarters of the Republic to patrician villas of the Empire and, much later, to Fascist-era politics. What to See and How to Visit The most efficient way […]
Let’s travel through time! Are you interested in the history of Rome? Do you know anything about the rise of Christianity? Together we will make a fascinating journey to ancient Rome, its glory and monuments, and discover how it looked 2000 years ago: We are going to find out how Romans lived in ancient Rome […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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