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Bernini and the details which are worth a closer look
Curiosities, News

Bernini and the details which are worth a closer look

August 22, 2022

Bernini and the details which are worth a closer look. Bernini loved details.  Sometimes Bernini’s masterpieces are worth a closer look. Some of… Read more

The 15th of August is “Ferragosto”. A sacred or profane celebration?
Curiosities, Events, News

The 15th of August is “Ferragosto”. A sacred or profane celebration?

August 15, 2022

The 15th of August is “Ferragosto”. A sacred or profane celebration? This year m this holiday is today, on a Monday.  Read more… Read more

The Piè di Marmo; a huge foot in the middle of Rome    
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

The Piè di Marmo; a huge foot in the middle of Rome    

July 30, 2022

It is one of Rome’s most curious and special spots. A true attraction of which there are numerous reproductions. It is the famous… Read more

Piazza del Campidoglio and the real meaning of its design
Curiosities

Piazza del Campidoglio and the real meaning of its design

July 25, 2022

The Piazza del Campidoglio is one of the Rome’s main tourist attractions. This is not only because it is home to the Capitoline… Read more

The traditional “Festa de Noantri” in Trastevere
Curiosities, Events, News

The traditional “Festa de Noantri” in Trastevere

July 19, 2022

Trastevere, the iconic district of Rome, is the site of one of the oldest local festivals in Rome. The traditional “Festa de Noantri”… Read more

Ruins appear from the dry bed of the Tiber
Ancient Rome, Curiosities

Ruins appear from the dry bed of the Tiber

July 11, 2022

Due to the drought, we are currently experiencing in Rome, the level of the Tiber has dropped by about 1.5 metres and ancient… Read more

The starry night in a dome
Curiosities

The starry night in a dome

July 4, 2022

Would you like to see a starry night in a dome? Would you like to visit one of the most fascinating and least… Read more

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

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