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A very special farewell for the visitors exiting the Vatican Museum
Curiosities, Vatican

A very special farewell for the visitors exiting the Vatican Museum

June 20, 2022

Visiting the Vatican Museum is a life changing experience, and the tour alone is worth the trip to Rome. There are many curiosities… Read more

Naval battles in the Colosseum – the “Naumachiae”
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

Naval battles in the Colosseum – the “Naumachiae”

June 13, 2022

Naval battles in the Colosseum – the “Naumachiae” The naval battles in the Colosseum, the famous “naumachiae”, are one of the many wonders… Read more

The story of the “Barcaccia” fountain – the half sunken ship under the Spanish Steps
Curiosities, News

The story of the “Barcaccia” fountain – the half sunken ship under the Spanish Steps

June 6, 2022

The story of the “Barcaccia” fountain, the half sunken ship under the Spanish Steps, is unique and is one of the many curiosities… Read more

Bernini’s fingerprint: the unique signature of the artist
Curiosities, Vatican

Bernini’s fingerprint: the unique signature of the artist

May 30, 2022

There is only one place in the world where you’ll be able to see Bernini’s fingerprint: the unique signature of the artist. This… Read more

The Temple of Venus and Rome – The largest sacred building built by the Romans
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

The Temple of Venus and Rome – The largest sacred building built by the Romans

May 16, 2022

Read more on the glorious  Temple of Venus and Rome, the largest sacred building built by the Romans. On a small hill overlooking… Read more

Prisco and Vero: a legendary gladiator story
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities

Prisco and Vero: a legendary gladiator story

May 9, 2022

Prisco and Vero; a legendary gladiator story. In ancient Rome, gladiatorial games drew thousands and thousands of spectators to the arenas throughout the… Read more

Vicus Caprarius – the “City of Water” under the Trevi Fountain
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Vicus Caprarius – the “City of Water” under the Trevi Fountain

May 2, 2022

Vicus Caprarius – The City of Water under the Trevi Fountain Everyone knows the famous Trevi Fountain. Less well known is the fascinating… Read more

St. Peter’s special effects
Curiosities, Vatican

St. Peter’s special effects

April 25, 2022

St. Peter’s special effects. St. Peter’s Square is one of the most popular sites in the world and it has some incredible special… Read more

Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave

April 18, 2022

Rome holds the relic of the first foot to enter the Holy Grave Amongst the many relics in Rome, one belongs to Easter… Read more

Rome’s secrets – The legends of Via della Gatta
Curiosities, News

Rome’s secrets – The legends of Via della Gatta

April 11, 2022

Rome’s secrets; the legends of  Via della Gatta. Rome is full of secrets ad curiosities. A very special one is the legend of… Read more

Colosseum: the numbers engraved on the arches were red
Ancient Rome, Colosseum, Curiosities, News

Colosseum: the numbers engraved on the arches were red

March 28, 2022

The restoration of the Colosseum has revealed that the numbers on the arches were red. It  exposed small but unmistakable traces of colour…. Read more

The miraculous snowfall in August; the legend of Santa Maria Maggiore
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

The miraculous snowfall in August; the legend of Santa Maria Maggiore

March 22, 2022

The miraculous snowfall in August; the legend of Santa Maria Maggiore. Have you ever heard of the legend of the miraculous snowfall in… Read more

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