Out of Rome
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Year of Faith in Rome’s surroundings: Spiritual Itineraries and Religious Destinations
The Year of Faith (running through November 24) is particularly intense in the Rome area [1]. We already suggested a religious itinerary within the city of Rome in this post and we now want to discover with you some of the most significant places around Rome from a spiritual point of view. The area [...]
Rome has the world’s highest concentration of mosaics. Discover Them with Us!
Venice, Istanbul, Ravenna? No way! It’s in Rome that mosaics play the largest role in the local art scene. Ancient Roman, Medieval, modern mosaics, floor, wall or ceiling mosaics, the Eternal city can boast the best preserved mosaics and the largest amount of them. The decorative art of mosaic was not invented in Rome, but [...]
October in Rome: A Preview of the Best Events in the Eternal City & Surroundings!
The school and work terms are well under way in October in Rome. And this also holds for the arts. This month features lots of events, shows and special openings with the exhibition season in full bloom. Here is what we recommend you not to miss. There are many other things to do and see, [...]
Free Museums, Guided Tours & Special Openings on Sep29-30 in Rome for the European Heritage Days!
“Italy is Europe’s Treasure” is the motto of this year’s edition of the European Heritage Days a Europe-wide event that aims at making European citizens aware of the wealth and cultural diversity which thrives in the Old Continent. On September 29 and 30 most monuments and museums will be free in Rome. There will [...]
Visiting Rome in August? Here’s what’s on, and it’s a whole lot!
Visiting Rome in August has been more common in recent years. It’s a growing trend since the crisis has hit and finding a good rate for a hotel is much easier in the hottest part of the year than in any other month (January and February excluded). The economic crisis also means that there will [...]
June in Rome: Wrap-Up of The Top Events in Italy’s Capital
June is one of the best times of the year to visit Rome and many know it since it’s also one of the peak months. Long, sunny days and absolutely everything up and running. On June 29 we celebrate our patrons saint Peter and saint Paul but only offices are closed, all the rest is [...]
Fashion District & Rainbow MagicLand are not enough for Valmontone: it’s got new ambitious projects….
Rainbow MagicLand, the recreation park of Valmontone, the biggest in the Rome area, re-opens today after the winter break and we thought it was a good occasion to review the latest and future developments of the tourism sector in this town which is more and more becoming an alternative travel destination to Rome. Alternative meaning different from [...]
What are the best events in Rome for the Holy Week and the Easter Holidays? Here are the answers!
Easter is always peak time for tourists in Rome. So let’s have a look to the best events in town. All public museums will be open on Easter Sunday and on Monday the 9th, Vatican Museums excluded, but what is there to do besides hitting the landmarks and following the beaten track? If [...]
