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Where to live in Rome? Here is a guide to Rome’s best neighborhoods.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” as the well-worn saying goes… but how does one live like a Roman when there are so many neighborhoods to choose b...
Villa d'Este is a marker of Italian nobility located in the city center of Tivoli on the outskirts of Rome, Italy.
Its history, dating back to the sixteenth century, makes it a great destination for professors, studen...
The ultimate guide to Hadrian's Villa.
Among the lush hills and cascading waterfalls of the Lazio region lies Hadrian’s Villa. Only 30 kilometres north-east of Rome, this second-century archaeological site was built on...
Superstitions in Italy are largely themed around death. Here is a list of the most important ones.
1) The Broom
Looking to brush up on your Italian superstitions? Here’s one to get you started: Singles, don’t let a br...
Here is a list of the main and most important wedding Italian traditions.
Italy is a classic destination for wedding ceremonies, as the country beams with stunning architecture, natural landscapes and heritage villages....
7 of the most influential and Inspiring Italian women in the XX century
If you’re unfamiliar with the tale of Rome’s beginnings, it’s a powerful story with an underlying matriarchal theme.
The legend is that Rhea Sil...
Why does February have 28 days? The Origins in Ancient Rome and the Rivalry between Cesare and Augustus.
From ancient Rome to the October revolution, calendars have historically been revised, and February is the month...
How to buy tickets for the Borghese Gallery
As we already know, getting into the Galleria Borghese is not as easy as it looks. If you previously made an attempt to buy an online ticket at the official website of Galleri...
The story of the Italian Republic's only act of invasion.
Italian director Sydney Sibilia's latest film, The Incredible Story of Rose Island, is the story of the Republic of Roses, an independent state founded by Giorgi...
Covid-19 threatens to dampen the Christmas spirit in Rome this year.
Christmas in Rome in 2020 was never going to be anything like other years, due to the shadow of covid-19, but now there is a question mark hanging ove...
Welcome to your guide for spending a day exploring the gorgeous city of Rome and only taking a small handful of money with you. This is Exploring Rome on a budget!
Please note, this guide is designed assuming you have...
“I don’t think we should be here,” Charlie says, glancing nervously at the monstrous brick buildings looming in front of us. Their shadows, cast by the weak yellow light of flickering street lamps, span across the cobble...
Oh, the classic sights of Rome: ancient Roman ruins, cobblestone streets, picture-perfect restaurants, quaint leather shops, and… weed dispensaries.
Tourists in the Eternal City may be taken aback by a recent addition t...
Lake Nemi is a volcanic lake located in the Park of Castelli Romani, a rural pocket of the Lazio region.
Lago di Nemi in Italian, Lake Nemi is 33 metres deep and nestled among the Colli Albani, the Alban Hills. Two sma...
Il Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani (The Regional Park of Roman Castles), is a scenic region located just outside of metropolitan Rome.
The former stomping grounds of Roman elites, the area is known simply as the “Ca...
Located near the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is a must-visit destination for tourists who want to immerse themselves in the Southern Mediterranean lifestyle. Sorrento is a small town with a population of 16,000, but its resid...
Tiberis returns to Rome river bank for third year.
Rome is seeking private sponsorship to reopen Tiberis, the city's artificial beach on the banks of the river Tiber, reports online newspaper RomaToday.
Sponsorship p...
A tabaccheria, or “tabacchi” for short, is a small quasi-convenience store that can simultaneously be a cafe, tourist trinket-shop, mini post office, and more--or none of the above. First time visitors in Italy will imme...
The Trulli houses of Alberobello are dry-stone huts that are located in the Puglia region.
The Trulli are considered a historic site because of its history dating back to the 14h century. There are 1,500 Trulli houses...
One of the most well known Italian greetings throughout the world is the informal greeting known as "Ciao."
It is known for being used as either "hello" or "goodbye" between family members, friends, and those amongst t...
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