News – Essence of Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com Tours and Experiences in Rome Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:03:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.18 The Angel of Grief at the non-Catholic cemetery in Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-angel-of-grief-at-the-non-catholic-cemetery-in-rome/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:03:40 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1902 Estimated Reading Time:1 min 44 sec Rome is not only the eternal city but also a very romantic one. Have you ever heard... Read more

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The Domus Tiberiana reopens: the first palace of the Roman emperors is open again https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-domus-tiberiana-reopens-the-first-palace-of-the-roman-emperors-is-open-again/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:55:29 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1863 Estimated Reading Time:2min 25 sec After 50 years, the famous Domus Tiberiana, the first palace of Roman emperors reopens to the public. Entering... Read more

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A tropical ecosystem in a deconsecrated church…in Rome! https://www.essenceofrome.com/a-tropical-ecosystem-in-a-deconsecrated-church-in-rome/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:52:13 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1852 Estimated Reading Time:5min and 34 sec Could you believe there is a tropical ecosystem in a deconsecrated church in Rome? Are you curious?... Read more

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29th June – Rome celebrates its patron saints. https://www.essenceofrome.com/29th-june-rome-celebrates-its-patron-saints/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:56:13 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1780 Estimated Reading Time: 3 min 58 sec On Thursday 29th June , Rome celebrates its patron saints St. Peter and St. Paul. This... Read more

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The Italian Republic Day in Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-italian-republic-day-in-rome/ Tue, 30 May 2023 09:31:10 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1747 Estimated Reading Time: 3 min 40 sec The 2nd June is a national holiday in Italy. It is the Italian Republic Day and... Read more

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Rome’s special present for Mother’s Day, the Rose Garden https://www.essenceofrome.com/romes-special-present-for-mothers-day-the-rose-garden/ Tue, 09 May 2023 12:17:24 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1726 Rome dedicates a special present to all mothers for Mother’s Day. This year Mother’s Day is celebrated, as tradition, on the second Sunday... Read more

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The Butterfly Eden and Rome’s Botanical Garden https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-butterfly-eden-and-romes-botanical-garden/ Tue, 02 May 2023 15:28:17 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1715 Estimated Reading Time: 4min 40 sec. In the heart of Rome, you can find a magical place where to walk away from the... Read more

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Muro Torto – The “Twisted Wall” of Rome and its legend https://www.essenceofrome.com/muro-torto-the-twisted-wall-of-rome-and-its-legend/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:21:23 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1684 Estimated Reading Time: 5 min Muro Torto is one of the most famous roads of Rome and its strange name -which means “twisted... Read more

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Leo the Great and Attila; the meeting that saved Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/leo-the-great-and-attila-the-meeting-that-saved-rome/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:44:11 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1672 In the Vatican Museum we find four fantastic frescoes painted by the skilful hand of Raphael. Among them is the famous ‘Meeting of... Read more

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The “pietre d’inciampo”, the special cobblestones in Rome…. https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-pietre-dinciampo-the-special-cobblestones-in-rome/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:51:19 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1626 Have you ever heard of the “pietre d’inciampo”, the special cobblestone you can find in Rome? While strolling through the streets of Rome,... Read more

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Have you ever seen a ghost town? https://www.essenceofrome.com/have-you-ever-seen-a-ghost-town/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:07:11 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1616 Have you ever seen a ghost town? Would you like to see one, only a few kilometers away from Rome? We would like... Read more

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Why are Roman bridges and aqueducts still standing? https://www.essenceofrome.com/why-are-roman-bridges-and-aqueducts-still-standing/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:36:37 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1609 Why are Roman bridges and aqueducts still standing? There is a scientist who has discovered why Roman bridges and aqueducts are still standing... Read more

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Want to see the Colosseum’s “backstage”? https://www.essenceofrome.com/want-to-see-the-colosseums-backstage/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:08:08 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1482 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

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“Minerva’s chick” is an elephant https://www.essenceofrome.com/minervas-chick-is-an-elephant/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:06:06 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1471 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

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Bernini and the details which are worth a closer look https://www.essenceofrome.com/bernini-and-the-details-which-are-worth-a-closer-look/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:30:38 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1459 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

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The 15th of August is “Ferragosto”. A sacred or profane celebration? https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-15th-of-august-is-ferragosto-a-sacred-or-profane-celebration/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:37:18 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1444 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

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The Fountain of Books, one of Rome’s little gems https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-fountain-of-books-one-of-romes-little-gems/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:17:21 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1440 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

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The traditional “Festa de Noantri” in Trastevere https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-traditional-festa-de-noantri-in-trastevere/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:33:51 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1420 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

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The twin fountains in Piazza Farnese https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-twin-fountains-in-piazza-farnese/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:45:05 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1405 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

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The story of the “Barcaccia” fountain – the half sunken ship under the Spanish Steps https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-story-of-the-barcaccia-fountain-the-half-sunken-ship-under-the-spanish-steps/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:50:46 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1379 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

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The legend of the Lover’s Fountain in Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-legend-of-the-lovers-fountain-in-rome/ Mon, 23 May 2022 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1368 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

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Rome’s secrets – The legends of Via della Gatta https://www.essenceofrome.com/romes-secrets-the-legends-of-via-della-gatta/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:01:17 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1328 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

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The Octagon Hall, one of the marvels of the Domus Aurea https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-octagon-hall-one-of-the-marvels-of-the-domus-aurea/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:26:09 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1318 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

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Colosseum: the numbers engraved on the arches were red https://www.essenceofrome.com/colosseum-the-numbers-engraved-on-the-arches-were-red/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:34:55 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1310 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

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Two horses represent the ocean; amazing details of the Trevi fountain. https://www.essenceofrome.com/two-horses-represent-the-ocean-amazing-details-of-the-trevi-fountain/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:39:39 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1289 Two horses represent the ocean in the amazing Trevi Fountain. In 1730 Pope Clement XII held a general competition to design a fountain.... Read more

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Discover the Vatican’s Bramante Staircase https://www.essenceofrome.com/discover-the-vaticans-bramante-staircase-where-the-incoming-and-outgoing-of-visitors-never-meet/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:39:43 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1263 Discover the Vatican’s Bramante staircase where the incoming and outgoing of visitors never meet. During our Vatican Museums Extended Private Tour and Vatican... Read more

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The Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-mausoleum-of-emperor-augustus/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:10:39 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=966 Rome is a city with a glorious history that leaves everyone in awe by its landmarks, monuments, and attractions. During our Roman tours, we always... Read more

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