Essence of Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com Tours and Experiences in Rome Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:44:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.18 Why toss coins in the Trevi Fountain? https://www.essenceofrome.com/why-toss-coins-in-the-trevi-fountain/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:44:12 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1919 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

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The “daily” miracle at the Chiesa del Gesù https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-daily-miracle-at-the-chiesa-del-gesu/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:49:55 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1909 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

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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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One of Rome’s spookiest places: the “Museum” of the Souls in Purgatory https://www.essenceofrome.com/one-of-romes-spookiest-places-the-museum-of-the-souls-in-purgatory/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:29:02 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1893 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

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The fountain of the Dioscuri in Piazza del Quirinale. Castor and Pollux, who are they? https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-fountain-of-the-dioscuri-in-piazza-del-quirinale-castor-and-pollux-who-are-they/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:51:44 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1885 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

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The dome that doesn’t exist: the secret of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-dome-that-doesnt-exist-the-secret-of-santignazio-di-loyola/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:39:43 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1878 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

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Why is there a cannon shot at the Gianicolo every day? https://www.essenceofrome.com/why-is-there-a-cannon-shot-at-the-gianicolo-every-day/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:11:26 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1869 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

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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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Iulius the “provocatores”; a special gladiator https://www.essenceofrome.com/iulius-the-provocatores-a-special-gladiator/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:25:07 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1845 Estimated reading time: 5min 23 sec Do you want to know the story of Iulius the “provocatores”, a special gladiator? Read on if... Read more

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Egyptian art where you don’t expect it… https://www.essenceofrome.com/egyptian-art-where-you-dont-expect-it/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:05:36 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1832 Estimated Reading Time:2min and 25 sec Egyptian art in Rome, where you don’t expect it… Rome is full of Egyptian art.  The city... Read more

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Rome’s Orange Garden and Saint Dominic https://www.essenceofrome.com/romes-orange-garden-and-saint-dominic/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:58:43 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1820 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

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The “venatio” at the Colosseum https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-venatio-at-the-colosseum/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:23:04 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1812 Estimated Reading Time: 3min 15 sec Did you know that there were more than gladiator fights at the Colosseum? Do you know what... Read more

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The story of Marcellus II and why Popes change their name… https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-story-of-marcellus-ii-and-why-popes-change-their-name/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:08:31 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1798 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

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The statue of the Centaur that was almost destroyed https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-statue-of-the-centaur-that-was-almost-destroyed/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:17:31 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1789 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

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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 ugliest fountain in Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-ugliest-fountain-in-rome/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:50:10 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1773 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

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Leonardo da Vinci’s St. Jerome. The sketch of a masterpiece. https://www.essenceofrome.com/leonardo-da-vincis-st-jerome-the-sketch-of-a-masterpiece/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:13:26 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1766 Estimated Reading Time:4 min 42 sec  Amongst the many treasures that can be admired in the Vatican Museums, there is a masterpiece that... Read more

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The statue of the lion that kills the horse of the Capitoline Museums https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-statue-of-the-lion-that-kills-the-horse-of-the-capitoline-museums/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:07:51 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1758 Estimated Reading Time: 4 min 4 sec While walking among the wonders of the Capitoline Museums in Rome, right next to the famous... 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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Celebrating the Pentecost in the Pantheon. The magical cascade of roses. https://www.essenceofrome.com/celebrating-the-pentecost-in-the-pantheon-the-magical-cascade-of-roses/ Tue, 23 May 2023 13:35:46 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1738 Estimated Reading Time: 5min 57 sec Did you know that there is a very special ceremony on the day of the Pentecost in... Read more

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The Sancta Sanctorum; the most sacred site in Rome https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-sancta-sanctorum-the-most-sacred-site-in-rome/ Tue, 16 May 2023 09:04:38 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1731 When speaking of the Church, the Pope and Christianity in general, the first place we spontaneously think of is the Vatican, with its... 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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Guido Reni and Innocent X in the painting of San Michele Arcangelo. Do you see the resemblance? https://www.essenceofrome.com/guido-reni-and-innocent-x-in-the-painting-of-san-michele-arcangelo-do-you-see-the-resemblance/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:47:23 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1703 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

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The Arch of Septimius Severus, advertising in marble https://www.essenceofrome.com/the-arch-of-septimius-severus-advertising-in-marble/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:22:21 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1696 Estimated Reading Time: 4 min 17 sec The arch of Septimius Severus is a way to advertise using marble.  Have you ever wondered... 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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Holy Stairs, an impressive pilgrimage. https://www.essenceofrome.com/holy-stairs-an-impressive-pilgrimage/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:58:09 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1680 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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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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Have you ever heard of the “ridiculous Moses”? https://www.essenceofrome.com/have-you-ever-heard-of-the-ridiculous-moses/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:21:16 +0000 https://www.essenceofrome.com/?p=1666 Have you ever heard of the “ridiculous Moses”? In Rome, in Piazza San Bernardo, you can admire a majestic fountain which includes a... Read more

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