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Why toss coins in the Trevi Fountain?
Curiosities

Why toss coins in the Trevi Fountain?

December 4, 2023

Estimated Reading Time:1min 48 sec Why do people come to Rome and toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain? Visiting Rome and not… Read more

The “daily” miracle at the Chiesa del Gesù
Curiosities

The “daily” miracle at the Chiesa del Gesù

November 21, 2023

Estimated Reading Time:1 min 45 sec There is a church in Rome in which every day a little big “miracle” is enacted. Would… Read more

One of Rome’s spookiest places: the “Museum” of the Souls in Purgatory
Curiosities

One of Rome’s spookiest places: the “Museum” of the Souls in Purgatory

November 1, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 1 min 57 sec Rome is a wonderful city but it hides many esoteric and mysterious places. Would you like… Read more

The fountain of the Dioscuri in Piazza del Quirinale. Castor and Pollux, who are they?
Curiosities

The fountain of the Dioscuri in Piazza del Quirinale. Castor and Pollux, who are they?

October 25, 2023

Estimated Reading Time:1 min and 57 sec In the centre of the Piazza del Quirinale stands the “Fountain of the Dioscuri”: Castor and… Read more

The dome that doesn’t exist: the secret of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola
Curiosities

The dome that doesn’t exist: the secret of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola

October 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 2min 45 sec The city of Rome is home to numerous churches, each one unique and worthy of a visit…. Read more

Why is there a cannon shot at the Gianicolo every day?
Curiosities

Why is there a cannon shot at the Gianicolo every day?

September 27, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 1 min 58 sec Every day at noon from the Gianicolo, you can witness the firing of a cannon shot…. Read more

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

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