Tips from Italy travel experts to help you to plan an amazing trip to Rome. How to get around, where to eat, what to do and where to stay in Rome.
Whether or not you’ve already been to Rome, you may have noticed from pictures that some parts of this ancient structure are missing. Unfortunately, that’s correct. The monument lost its original shape centuries ago. Despite this sad event though, the Colosseum managed to preserve its charm and beauty, and nowadays, this landmark is still capable of surprising its visitors, either for history buffs or general visitors. So how did the Colosseum break?
As the sun sets on the Eternal City, something magical happens. The terracotta and burnt orange palazzi take on ashy, inky hues. The streetlights awaken, their glow illuminating Rome’s ancient ruins. Bars and…
Looking at Rome today, you can see that it’s surrounded by hills and mountains, but the city itself seems pretty flat. However, it was originally made up of seven separate hill settlements,…
Any big city can seem overwhelming on a first visit – this is especially true of Rome, where there’s so much history, culture and food to soak up. Don’t worry though, we’ve…
Asking who fought in the Colosseum might seem like a stupid question. Gladiators, of course! But while they were the arena’s most famous participants, they were actually just one of many unfortunate…
When traveling to Rome, most people usually visit the popular sights, like the Vatican or Colosseum and simply don’t know that in Rome there are many other really beautiful places worth seeing. If…
During the 15th century, Rome saw the rising journey of the Borghese family. Thanks to smart political and economic choices, this dynasty was able to establish its importance in a very short…
Among all the mirabilia that the Vatican Museums have to offer, the Vatican Gallery of Tapestries is surely one of the most astonishing. Located in the very heart of the Vatican, this…
Of course, you may have already heard about carbonara, amatriciana, fried artichokes and lasagna, and you might even have tasted them at least once. But other than the usual recipes, Roman cuisine…
The Romans are famous for their love of entertainment—the bloodier the better, in their opinion. You probably already know that the Colosseum was used as an arena for gladiator fights, but that…