Rome has no shortage of monuments commemorating military victories. Even the Colosseum, funded from spoils of war looted from Jerusalem, shouted Roman success and supremacy with the scale of the structure and the spectacles it hosted. From its earliest days, […]
Rome is a city rich in symbolism. From the she-wolf who suckled its twin founders, Romulus and Remus, to the outstretched eagle which symbolizes the vast territorial reaches of the Roman Empire, many Roman symbols have survived the centuries to become […]
Perched just above the river on the Aventine Hill, the Orange Garden of Rome is one of the city’s most beloved natural areas. This beautiful park covers almost 8,000 square meters and offers a panorama over Rome matched only by the Janiculum Hill. Walks Inside Rome […]
Impressive and majestic, the Colosseum is the most famous monument in the world. The emperor Vespasian had it built in 75 d.C this arena and give it to the Roman people, this monument was built in 5 years using 100,000 cubic […]
When it comes to discovering Bernini and understanding what differentiates him from other renaissance and baroque sculptors, it is very easy to see why he was so great. The challenge is that he led such a long life and was […]
An Introduction If you have never been to Rome before, you might not have heard of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. But his name is one of the most famous throughout the course of Roman history, deserving mention alongside those of Caesar, Mark Anthony, Michelangelo, and […]
Spread across several layers, the Basilica of San Clemente is one of the few Roman sites where one can actually travel through time to discover ruins from centuries apart. That’s why it’s commonly referred to as the “lasagna church”, as […]
With ombré skies hugging Rome’s dusky evenings, savoring an opera in the midst of ruins is one of the most magical ways to welcome a summer in Rome. Whether it’s Verdi’s tumultuous tale of Nabucco, Rossini’s joyful The Barber of Seville, […]
Located in the center of Villa Borghese, Rome’s Globe Theater is uniquely surrounded by lush gardens. Its Elizabethan style blends well into the traditional features found throughout the gorgeous park. Not unlike the architecture of the Colosseum, the circular Globe […]
Alongside luxury jewelers such as Bulgari, Cartier, and Rolex, the picturesque area near the Spanish Steps is famous for its concentration of prestigious, high-end Italian fashion houses such as Gucci, Versace, Missoni, Fendi, Prada, Armani, and Valentino – to name […]
