Did you know that in Rome there is an owl on Marcus Aurelius’ statue? If you happen to walk by the Campidoglio in… Read more
The owl of Marcus Aurelius
October 3, 2022
Tales from Rome
All our posts about Vatican, Colosseum and Rome
The terrible story of the small marble head in Piazza Navona
September 26, 2022
Do you know the terrible story of the small marble head of Piazza Navona? If you want to know more, read on. We’ll… Read more
Trajan’s Market, the first shopping centre in history
September 19, 2022
Want to visit the first shopping centre in history? Although not as famous as the Colosseum, Trajan’s Market is a very important site… Read more
Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”?
September 12, 2022
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
“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
San Francesco a Ripa and the ingenious mobile altar
August 28, 2022
San Francesco a Ripa and the ingenious mobile altar. Did you know that in the magnificent baroque church of San Francesco a Ripa… 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 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
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
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
