Archeological Sites
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 [...]
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 [...]
Discover Rome’s Jewish Soul on September 4: Dances, Music, Temples & Catacombs!
This Sunday, September 4, is the European Day of Jewish Culture and Rome, where two thirds of the Italian Jews live has a very interesting program and some one-off happenings. All events are free, but some require a phone booking. A very short historical note before we review Sunday’s appointments. Just to say that [...]
Nature, Art & Archeology: Perfect Mix for a Summer Day-Trip to a Park Near Rome!
Prefer trees and shade to sand and sun? Forget the beach then and head for a park! The city of Rome has a big range of green spaces but they can be crowded in the summer, especially during the week-end. We would like to suggest you 3 alternative choices out of Rome, but not too [...]
Music, Theatre & Dance from Jun16 at the Archaelogical Site of Villa Adriana, Tivoli, for FestiVAl
Ballet, circus, plays, shows, jazz and much more in one of the largest and best-preserved ancient Roman imperial villas. This is FestiVAl, the happening organized at Villa Adriana, in Tivoli, the little town very near Rome, also famous for the fountain gardens and the Renaissance building of Villa d’Este and the wild park of Villa [...]
It’s time for a Day-Trip, It’s Easter Time! Some Tips for a Nice Break from Rome
Bomarzo, Orvieto, Tivoli, Tarquinia and Ponza offer very valid alternatives to Rome in the next few days: these destinations organize every year traditional and peculiar events that will help you relax and enjoy in nice outdoor settings. If you aren’t full yet with chocolate eggs, colombe etc…in Bomarzo, from April 23 to April 25 there [...]
Are You Ready for 9 Days Of Free Museums In Rome? From April 9 It’s Settimana della Cultura!
Anticipate your Roman Easter holidays to mid-April! You’ll take advantage of free entrance to State museums, archeological areas, libraries, archives, monuments and historical buildings and most city-owned ones, free guided tours, extraordinary openings, and other cultural events in and around Rome. From April 9 to April 17 Roman and tourists alike can enjoy the 26th [...]
Italy’s Biggest Museums Free Again On Last Tuesdays of the Month From March 29!
Martedì in Arte comes back this Tuesday and will go on until the end of the year! Free night visits will be offered in the most visited State-owned museums every last Tuesdays of the month from 7pm until 11pm all over Italy. This is a preliminary list of the monuments and museums involved in the [...]
An Alternative to Christmas Chaos? Head to Ostia
It’s December. There are only 11 days left until Christmas. This is a beautiful time to be in Rome but there are so many things to consider during these busy days before gifts are to be shared and large feasts are to be eaten with family and friends. Surely there’s some last-minute shopping left to [...]
Night Hawks, Rome’s Sights Are Open for You, Last Tuesdays Of The Month They’re Free!
“What are you doing Friday night?” “I’m going to visit the Vatican Museums.” “Oh, I see, free for dinner on Saturday then?” “Nope, I’m afraid not, I’m going to the Colosseum!” If someone declines your invitation for these reasons, they may be telling the truth! After the great success of the summer, Rome’s top monuments night openings were [...]
Archeology Sites
If you haven’t seen enough archeological ruins in Rome, and you want more… no problem, before Rome became the capital of a huge Empire there were many other cities vying for power and land. Those which weren’t totally destroyed by the Romans can still be visited. In Cerveteri and Tarquinia, for instance you can still [...]
