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…

Like most cities in Italy, the birth of Venice is still surrounded by medieval myths and tales. History has it that the inhabitants of Aquileia in the 5th century A.D. laid the foundations…

Whether you’re planning a short or extended trip to Italy, here are the best apps for Italy travel to install before you go. You’ll thank us later. Best Apps for Italy Travel…

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…

In Rome there’s so much to do, it makes sense to tailor your trip to your interests. While planning their trips, many travelers ask us how much time they should spend in…

When it comes to Italy, food is everything. If you want to soak up the local flavor of a city, it requires more than just sightseeing – eating well is a central…

In the late 19th century, the Vatican was an island surrounded by an enemy country: Italy. Pope Leo XIII was practically a prisoner inside the Vatican walls and to cheer himself up,…

Either on television or in Rome, if you’ve already had the chance to visit the city, you might have noticed some men dressed in a peculiar way standing close to the pope…

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…

The Vatican is home to thousands of works. The Museums are divided into 54 different galleries, some devoted to a specific artist, period of time, style of artwork, you name it. Among…