We could wax lyrical all day about Rome – all the places to visit and the glorious cuisine.
But there’s one feature we can’t forget to tell you about – the shopping!
Although Rome has a reputation...
Rome is one of the world’s best places to experience culture at every level, from ancient sculpture to street art.
And it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the theatre either.
Musicals,...
If you’re looking to swap fountains for fairways and piazzas for putting greens, Rome is a great city for a spot of golfing.
As well as enjoying the luxury of Rome’s top golf resorts, you can...
Rome comes alive at night and becomes one of the world’s most lively capitals.
From aperitivo hour to an all-night drinking session with friends, there’s something to suit everyone’s style.
H...
During those hot summer nights in Rome, there’s nowhere better for aperitivo or a quick end-of-the-night tipple than a rooftop terrace bar with panoramic views of the city.
Some will have the best...
Think of Rome and the first three things that spring to mind are: the Colosseum, vespas and…gelato.
But as every visitor to the eternal city soon discovers, there’s a huge difference between the n...
Rome’s most beautiful fountains
Every summer, like sirens on the sea, they lure tourists to their peril.
Rome’s fountains constantly hit the headlines due to misbehaving foreigners diving naked or partially clothed into their coo...
The city of Rome is an historical treasure trove. You could spend an entire lifetime here and still not manage to see everything it has to offer.
Paintings, sculptures, tapestries, frescoes, furni...
Quite what the Italians manage to achieve from a circle of bread and cheese is still something of a wonder to we stranieri.
And like an amply-stuffed crust, Rome is fully capable of satisfying any fo...
The centro sociale: Rome’s working class hero?
If the imposing Aurelian walls could speak, they would tell tales of heroes and villains, power and betrayal, invading enemies, sacred rituals and the cut-and-thrust of trade and politics. But the loo...
Rome’s best piazzas and palazzos
The summertime is when Rome really comes alive and showcases everything it has to offer.
From open-air concerts to simple strolls, time spent in the city’s squares will certainly make your summer a m...
Romanesco: A guide to Roman dialect
If you’ve been studying Italian, you’re probably eager to try out your new linguistic skills on the locals.
But on coming to Rome, you might hear some unexpected versions of what you’ve learned in...
Scams to avoid when visiting Rome
As one of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing cities, Rome consistently attracts millions of tourists every year.
But with such a large number of visitors to the city each month, there are alwa...
Life as an expat: the highs and lows of living in Rome.
With all the history, culture, splendour and fabulous food, it’s easy for foreigners to get swept away by Rome’s particular brand of Italian ch...
Rome: a tale of two cities? In many major cities across the globe, there often exists a north-south divide which is not simply geographical.
While it is most commonly displayed as playful banter, suc...
