• Tours in Rome
    • Colosseum Tours
    • Vatican Tours
    • Walking Tours
    • Unexpected Rome
    • Food and Wine Tours
  • Customize Your Tour
  • About us
  • Tales from Rome
  • What people say
  • Contact us
  • +39 347 00 24 974 / +39 328 30 15 974
  • info@essenceofrome.com
  • Essence of Rome
  • Tours in Rome
    • Colosseum Tours
    • Vatican Tours
    • Walking Tours
    • Unexpected Rome
    • Food and Wine Tours
  • Customize Your Tour
  • About us
  • Tales from Rome
  • What people say
  • Contact us
Home » Ancient Rome
  • All Posts
  • Ancient Rome
  • Colosseum
  • Curiosities
  • Events
  • Food
  • Ideas
  • News
  • Pantheon
  • Vatican
The Domus Tiberiana reopens: the first palace of the Roman emperors is open again
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, News

The Domus Tiberiana reopens: the first palace of the Roman emperors is open again

September 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time:2min 25 sec After 50 years, the famous Domus Tiberiana, the first palace of Roman emperors reopens to the public. Entering… Read more

Iulius the “provocatores”; a special gladiator
Ancient Rome

Iulius the “provocatores”; a special gladiator

September 4, 2023

Estimated reading time: 5min 23 sec Do you want to know the story of Iulius the “provocatores”, a special gladiator? Read on if… Read more

The “venatio” at the Colosseum
Ancient Rome, Colosseum

The “venatio” at the Colosseum

July 19, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3min 15 sec Did you know that there were more than gladiator fights at the Colosseum? Do you know what… Read more

The statue of the lion that kills the horse of the Capitoline Museums
Ancient Rome

The statue of the lion that kills the horse of the Capitoline Museums

June 6, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 min 4 sec While walking among the wonders of the Capitoline Museums in Rome, right next to the famous… Read more

The Arch of Septimius Severus, advertising in marble
Ancient Rome

The Arch of Septimius Severus, advertising in marble

April 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 min 17 sec The arch of Septimius Severus is a way to advertise using marble.  Have you ever wondered… Read more

The famous sarcophagus of the spouses
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

The famous sarcophagus of the spouses

February 28, 2023

Have you ever seen the famous sarcophagus of the spouses? It is a masterpiece known throughout the world. It is one of the… Read more

Crepereia and her doll
Ancient Rome

Crepereia and her doll

February 20, 2023

We would like to share a different story. The beautiful but sad story of Crepereia and her doll. It is the story of… Read more

Largo di Torre Argentina and the cat sanctuary
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Largo di Torre Argentina and the cat sanctuary

February 16, 2023

While walking around Rome, you may pass by Largo di Torre Argentina and the cat sanctuary. You may be astonished by the presence… Read more

Why are Roman bridges and aqueducts still standing?
Ancient Rome, Curiosities, News

Why are Roman bridges and aqueducts still standing?

January 15, 2023

Why are Roman bridges and aqueducts still standing? There is a scientist who has discovered why Roman bridges and aqueducts are still standing… Read more

Have you ever heard of Berenice’s ghost?
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Have you ever heard of Berenice’s ghost?

December 12, 2022

Have you ever heard of the legend of Berenice’s ghost? Rome is not only a concentration of history, culture and tradition. The eternal… Read more

Why is there a Vicolo dell’Atleta in Trastevere?
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Why is there a Vicolo dell’Atleta in Trastevere?

November 15, 2022

Did you know that in Rome, some streets have names that tell a story? This is the case of the famous Vicolo dell’Atleta… Read more

Did you know Rome had a sorcerer as pope?
Ancient Rome, Curiosities, Vatican

Did you know Rome had a sorcerer as pope?

October 25, 2022

Did you know Rome had a sorcerer as pope? In a very difficult period, almost at the end of the first millennium, there… Read more

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • »

CONTACT

Siriana Nichil
Tel. +39 328 301 5974
Email: siriana@essenceofrome.com

Giulia Alfieri
Tel. +39 347 002 4974
Email: giulia@essenceofrome.com

Email: info@essenceofrome.com

Essence of Rome: tours and experiences

Two local guides, certified, professional and passionate offering private tours with “skip the line” option to Colosseum, Ancient Rome, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Underground Rome, Trastevere, Villa Borghese, Ancient Ostia and many more Rome treasures.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TripAdvisor

© 2023 Essence of Rome.Powered by Annalisa Proia & Chromany Creative Studio - Cookies Policy

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

essence of rome - feel the essence
Powered by GDPR plugin
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!

Cookie Policy

More information about our Cookie Policy