Villages and Towns
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Masses, Stations of the Cross & Catholic Celebrations for Easter in Rome and Surroundings
The key Christian holiday of the year is approaching fast and we need to write down some key appointments for those who want to live the religious experience of Rome and surroundings at Easter. The main Holy Week events start on April 1 with the Palm Sunday Mass at 9.30 am in St Peter’s Square. [...]
2012 Valentine’s Day in Rome: Tips for a Very Romantic February 14 in the Eternal City!
Why shoud you ever spend Valentine’s day in Rome? Just because it is one of the most beautiful cities on earth and as such inspires love feelings? Well, that is a very good reason for enjoying a long weekend in Rome, but there may also be other interesting considerations to make. Valentine was a bishop [...]
Epiphany 2012 in Rome: A Long WeekEnd of Celebrations & Events for the January 6 Holiday
On January 6 the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany. This religious feast brings a perfect fulfillment of all the purposes of Advent. Epiphany, therefore, marks the liturgical zenith of the Advent-Christmas season. Three mysteries are encompassed in this solemnity: the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi, the Baptism of Christ [...]
Christmas 2011: the Best Cribs and Nativites In & Around Rome
Living or traditional, Neapolitan or standard, with orange branches or terracotta figurines, cribs are everywhere in Italy during Christmas time! Here is a little guide to the best nativities in Rome and surroundings. We stress the word ‘surroundings’ because the nativity scene was for the first time invented and recreated in a village not far [...]
Hit by the Crisis? Don’t Worry, B&B Barter Week Will Make Your Rome Holiday Dreams Real!
The global economic slowdown is really having a strong impact on our daily life and on the tourism industry. The demand, by world travellers and holiday-makers, for B&Bs and similarly small lodging organizations is in large increase, as a clear signal of a trend that is growingly leaning towards an informal, friendly and less expensive style [...]
Wanna Learn the Secrets of Italian Cuisine in Rome? Schools & Classes For a Cooking Holiday!
Passive or active? You just like eating the delicious food of Roman restaurants or want to challenge yourself and prepare one? Do you know what’s the best thing you can bring home from a holiday in Rome? The art of cooking some Italian dishes! Way better than any other souvenir, for yourself and your beloved [...]
