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Rome’s Orange Garden and Saint Dominic
Curiosities

Rome’s Orange Garden and Saint Dominic

August 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 min and 49 sec Have you ever visited Rome’s amazing Orange Garden? Do you know how it is related… Read more

The story of Marcellus II and why Popes change their name…
Curiosities, Vatican

The story of Marcellus II and why Popes change their name…

July 12, 2023

Estimated Reading Time:4min 9sec Do you want to know why Popes change their names when elected? Do you know the story of Pope… Read more

The statue of the Centaur that was almost destroyed
Curiosities

The statue of the Centaur that was almost destroyed

July 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3min 15sec We would like to share the story of the statue of the Centaur in the Doria Pamhilj Gallery… Read more

The ugliest fountain in Rome
Curiosities

The ugliest fountain in Rome

June 20, 2023

Want to know more of the ugliest fountain in Rome? As you know, Rome is considered one of the most beautiful cities in… Read more

Guido Reni and Innocent X in the painting of San Michele Arcangelo. Do you see the resemblance?
Curiosities

Guido Reni and Innocent X in the painting of San Michele Arcangelo. Do you see the resemblance?

April 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4min 38sec There are many legends and stories in Rome. We’d like to share the one relating to Guido Reni and… Read more

Holy Stairs, an impressive pilgrimage.
Curiosities, Vatican

Holy Stairs, an impressive pilgrimage.

March 22, 2023

The Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs is the site to an impressive pilgrimage. No pilgrim who has come to Rome can leave… Read more

Leo the Great and Attila; the meeting that saved Rome
Curiosities, News, Vatican

Leo the Great and Attila; the meeting that saved Rome

March 13, 2023

In the Vatican Museum we find four fantastic frescoes painted by the skilful hand of Raphael. Among them is the famous ‘Meeting of… Read more

Have you ever heard of the “ridiculous Moses”?
Curiosities

Have you ever heard of the “ridiculous Moses”?

March 7, 2023

Have you ever heard of the “ridiculous Moses”? In Rome, in Piazza San Bernardo, you can admire a majestic fountain which includes a… 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

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

The mystery of the young man’s head at the Villa Farnesina
Curiosities

The mystery of the young man’s head at the Villa Farnesina

February 8, 2023

Do you want to know more on the mystery of the young man’s head depicted in the famous Villa Farnesina? Are you curious… Read more

The “pietre d’inciampo”, the special cobblestones in Rome….
Curiosities, News

The “pietre d’inciampo”, the special cobblestones in Rome….

January 31, 2023

Have you ever heard of the “pietre d’inciampo”, the special cobblestone you can find in Rome? While strolling through the streets of Rome,… Read more

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