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Villa Lante al Gianicolo: a Tuscan/Finnish hidden beauty overlooking downtown Rome
Rome was not built by Romans and the very few who made a lasting artistic contribution to the Eternal City were labeled with the adjective “Romano”. Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini, Borromini and Canova, just to name a few of the most famous artists in Rome, were not born here. And the Villa we want to [...]
Discover Alternative Rome in San Lorenzo, the student and young artists district
Do you like to experience the real Rome, to see an alternative area very close to the city centre? San Lorenzo is a good option. We would rather go to Pigneto, but having more than one option is always a sound rule. NAME AND ORIGINS Let’s be clear, San Lorenzo has no stunning landmarks, [...]
Museums at Night on May 18. The Best Openings and Events in Rome
Museums at Night, Night of Museums, there are different ways to label this yearly event that takes place on May 18 all over Europe. As usual, we will focus on Rome, trying to highlight the most interesting openings and events of this long night of free culture. Most venues will be open from 8pm to [...]
May in Rome: Some of the Best Things To Do in the Eternal City
The best month of the year to visit Rome – long days and warm weather – has just started and there a lot of interesting activities and things going on here. If you’re in Rome during this month try to participate in at least one of these events. We picked up some of the most [...]
It’s Finally Spring! The Best April Events in Rome
After the coldest and rainiest month in decades, April eventually marks the start of the warm season. The crazy times of Benedict XVI’s resignation and Bergoglio’s unexpected election are now over and we can again focus on lighter events and happenings. ROMAN IDENTITY The most Roman event of the month is the city’s birthday. [...]
A New Pope Highlights Easter 2013 in Rome
What a special Easter this is bound to be with a new, charming and inspiring pope! Francis has already attracted the sympathy of the whole world, Catholics or not, and will continue to surprise us, therefore come down to Rome and see this fascinating pontiff in action. Easter week is a very intense period for [...]
Habemus Papam! Francis, the Argentinean Bergoglio
When the old, pale, thin Cardinal Tauran came out of that window, more than an hour after the white smoke, silence came down on the square that had been teeming with joy and screaming for hours and hours despite the incessant rain. When Tauran started speaking in Latin and pronounced the words Georgium Marium, the first and [...]
Celebrating March 8: Our Top-10 of the Most Inspiring Women of Rome
Rome’s long history has had many women playing major roles, inspiring noble actions and giving wise advice to men. Here is our personal choice of the most inspiring female models in the Eternal City, an homage to the International Women’s Day. OUR TOP TEN Rhea Silvia (legendary figure) mythical mother of Romulus and [...]
How’s Pope Benedict XVI’s retreat? Let’s discover Castel Gandolfo!
No Angelus this Sunday in St Peter’s square. Nor any display of Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfo, his new retreat. The pope is presumably very tired and will avoid any appearance in public at least until the new pontiff is elected. But we are sure that he will not get bored during the two months he [...]
March in Rome: Some of the Best Events Not To Be Missed
March is going to be a very exciting and hectic month here in Rome. So many crucial things going on… NEW LEADERS BY EASTER A huge establishment reshuffle is expected on both shores of the Tiber, i.e. at the Vatican and for our national government and Parliament. Italy’s general elections on February 24-25 will determine [...]
Touring Borgo Pio, Ratzinger’s favorite Borough of Rome
It’s not because of the German origin of the word ‘Borgo’ (burg means city in Old German) that Joseph Ratzinger, when he was not Benedict XVI yet, loved this neighborhood. It’s because for centuries this area of the town hosted pilgrims and the Catholic clergy. ORIGINS With just 3,500 inhabitants, Borgo Pio stands right [...]
Skiing Near Rome is Easy and Fun, Try Campo Felice!
There are several skiing destinations near Rome. But one is in our opinion by far the most convenient: Campo Felice. [1] Perfect for a day trip, we particularly recommend you to go there on a working day when there are few people on the ski slopes. GETTING THERE It is very easy to reach [...]
