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.
Traveling around Rome with a group of fit adults can be hard. Adding kids into the mix requires some planning. It is absolutely possible to see the Colosseum and Vatican with kids, you just need to know the right information before planning to do so. Here’s our guide to how to see Rome with kids, complete with a list of recommended tours and activities.
The great sites of Rome include museums, churches, fountains, ruins and an ancient stadium. An often overlooked, but famous landmark is the Spanish Steps. Connecting the Piazza di Spagna Square and the…
If you visit Italy around August 15, you might notice that many shops are closed. Why is this? It’s Ferragosto. This ancient holiday celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and, for…
As the sun sets on the Eternal City, something magical happens. The streetlights awaken and illuminate Rome’s ancient ruins. Bars and restaurants prepare for the evening crowds and people of all ages…
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, and it’s definitely worth a visit. Besides the fact that it contains the beautiful La Pietà, Michelangelo’s famous marble…
Winter is just around the corner, and while it’s fun to visit Rome during summer, Rome in winter is an experience you shouldn’t miss. One of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, Rome definitely…
Christmas is a magical time of year by itself. If you add Italy to that mix, it becomes a fairytale. While the Eternal City offers an extensive list of festive celebrations, seeing…
Have you ever wondered what life in ancient Rome was really like? The preserved city of Pompeii is the perfect venue. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, Pompeii was a lively…
The major attractions in Rome like the Vatican and Colosseum hardly need an introduction. But what about the rest of the Eternal City? The best part of being in Rome is walking…
Did you know that June 29th is St. Peter and Paul’s Day, an important feast day in the Catholic church? Roman schools and banks are closed and the city celebrates with both…