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Best views over Rome
[revised February 2024] Rome’s skyline is unique and magic, you cannot miss a general overview of the city from the top of a famous monument or terrace. And you have plenty of options here! We recommend to take a stroll in one of these “belvedere” in a sunny day and possibly at the end of your […]
It’s always time for “gelato”!
[Revised February 2024] Shall we explain why gelato is good? I don’t think so… Gelato is part of our culture, like pizza or pasta, fashion, soccer, wine… These are not commonplaces, but statements about our everyday life. In Italy there are more than 35.000 gelateria and Italians eat an average of 75 cups of gelato each year (6 kilos!). This […]
Opera under the stars
[Revised March 2024] Rome’s Opera House holds its summer opera and ballet season framed by the incredible ruins of the Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla), where you can enjoy opera under the stars. The performances feature the orchestra, chorus and the ballet company of the “Teatro dell’Opera di Roma” as well as international stars. For over 80 […]
Happy Birthday, Roma!
Every April 21st the “Eternal city” gets older! Even this year there will be the historical parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali, just in front of the Colosseum, ending at Circus Maximus (the ancient chariot race track) where the ritual ceremony of the “digging of the trench”, a ri-evocation of the foundation of Rome, will take place: Romulus, […]
Roses
[Revised March 2024] Maybe you’ve never heard about it, but there is a special contest which takes place in Rome during springtime, it is the Rome Prix for roses! On the slope of the romantic Aventino hill, a municipal Rose Garden is located. Every year approximately 100 varieties of roses from all over the world […]
Useful links
[revised December 2023] When you plan a trip to Rome, you might need the following links: Trains: fast trains connect easily the main cities of Italy. Just two companies i.e. Trenitalia and Italo. You usually get better deals buying tickets in advance. Bus/Metro in Rome is provided by a public company called ATAC. Here you’ll find the […]
When to start planning your trip?
[revised December 2023] We firmly believe a trip starts when you start planning it. That said…the sooner, the better! But it is also true you cannot reserve everything too much in advance. Make your reservations well ahead of time, choosing the best period for you/your family to travel. Consult local experts (like us!) concerning how […]
You’ll never starve in Rome !
[revised February 2024] “Unsurprisingly, she knows all the best places to eat in Rome, including a gelateria that serves a frozen rice pudding (and if they don’t serve this kind of thing in heaven, then I really don’t want to go there.) She took me out to lunch the other day, and what we ate […]
Shops we like
[revised February 2024] In Rome the retail trade is still carried on at street level rather than in impersonal malls, and there are still chances to find unique shops run by local craftsmen, where you can find that special gift that you just can’t find anywhere else. If you’re looking for bargains, note that the […]
A break for a “panino”
[revised February 2024] ”In every major city in the Western world, some things are always the same. (…) But some things are only in Rome. Like the sandwich counterman so comfortably calling me “beautiful” every time we speak. You want this panino grilled or cold, bella?” – Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert While it […]