Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”? Come and visit the ipogeo. The underground passages are finally open to the public. Recently, after the… Read more
Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”?
September 12, 2022
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“Minerva’s chick” is an elephant
September 5, 2022
Yes, you read this correctly!! Minerva’s “chick” is an elephant. Only in Rome, a chick can turn into an elephant, or is it… Read more
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?
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 Fountain of Books, one of Rome’s little gems
August 9, 2022
Rome is full of grand and famous monuments, but it also hides little gems: have you ever heard of the Fountain of Books?… Read more
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
The twin fountains in Piazza Farnese
June 27, 2022
In the famous Piazza Farnese, you can find admire two of marvellous twin fountains which come from the Terme di Caracalla. Take a… Read more
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
The legend of the Lover’s Fountain in Rome
May 23, 2022
The legend of the Lover’s Fountain in Rome. Everyone knows about the wonderful Trevi Fountain in Rome, but not everyone knows that on… Read more
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
The Octagon Hall, one of the marvels of the Domus Aurea
April 5, 2022
The octagon hall, one of the marvels of the Domus Aurea, the largest imperial residence in Rome. Under the Colle Oppio in Rome,… Read more
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
