Rome is an open-air museum. Walk around the historic center and you easily come across the works of Bernini, Borromini, Michelangelo, Raphael, and the likes. But have you wondered about the contemporary artists who have long been overshadowed by their […]
Before the industrial revolution, Rome’s streets were filled with shops where local artisans made their living working with crafts that had been handed down for generations. Walking down the city’s streets, you could hear the ringing of the ironsmith’s hammer […]
When talking about the Carnival in Italy, the first that comes to mind is the one from Venice. Famous for its glamorous costumes and parades, Venice receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year in February who hope to be […]
Since its conception in the 1960s in New York, street art has come a long way and is now considered one of modern art’s greatest movements. This visual poetry aims not only to beautify the buildings and monuments that it […]
On 24th January in 41 AD, Caligula was assassinated. The city was in chaos as the soldiers rampaged around trying to eliminate the remaining members of the imperial family. Caligula’s tyrannical reign had left them wanting a change in the […]
Imagine stepping back in time to the late 16th century Rome. As you stroll along the streets of the city, you come across several magnificent newly constructed buildings and monuments that adorn the city. The monuments are so life-like and […]
As the festive period comes to an end and we look forward to another year, why don’t we take a look at some of the festivals of ancient Rome that were held throughout the year? The Romans were famous for […]
Rome is an exquisite city that for centuries has continued to inspire people with its beauty. As you walk through the narrow cobblestone streets at the centre that open onto charming piazzas, you are sure to lay your eyes on […]
Foundations of fortification have likely surrounded the Eternal City since its inception in the 8th century BC, with the still partly standing Servian Walls dating at least back to the 6th century BC. Of course, with these thick stone ramparts […]
Mausoleum, fortress, papal residence, prison and finally a museum: the history of Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Castle of the Holy Spirit, is one of the longest and most complex in the history of Rome. You are reminded of this […]
