Rome Travel Blog

It’s time to lighten your sense of humor: Da uno a molto (From One to Many), 1956-1974, a cumulative exhibiton of Italian artists Michelangelo Pistoletto‘s paintings, installations and performances opens at MAXXI on Friday March 4, following its three -month showcase at the Philadelphia...

Thirty years ago, the Roman Forum was like the Wild West. The more-than-3,000-year-old archaeological site in the center of the city was practically a playground where visitors could be found counting coins on the floor of the Basilica Aemilia, climbing the steps of the Temple to Antonino Pio, and...

Coffee culture never rocked my world, not even when I lived in Los Angeles and stood behind a coordinated and cute Britney Spears while ordering matching soy chai lattes at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Beverly Hills-  long before her  shaved head and Starbucks decline.   I just didn’t get...

This week’s guest writer Gillian McGuire, the source behind Gillian’s Lists, upbeat and informative lists of things to do in cosmopolitans around the world from her experience as ex-pat, traveler and writer, with more than 20 years living full-time in west and southern Africa and Italy. ...

Think the Roman Forum is so old, it can’t get anything new? Think again!  Adding more punch to the block buster Roman Forum/Palatine/Colosseum billing is entry into the Atrium Vestae, House of the Vestal Virgins , a first century AD priestess-only grounds that is now open to visitors after a twenty...

The Provincia di Roma, the governing and informational entity for Rome and its surroundings, has just unwrapped the gift that keeps on giving:  Roma & Pìu, a website focusing on culture, events, gastronomy, lodging, environment and everything else located in and pertaining to the 2100 square mile...

Here’s a switch. Instead of spending the afternoon at Piazza Navona, take a few minutes and walk up the street to the Museo Napoleonico at Palazzo Primoli, for a glimpse into Empress Josephine‘s wine cellar.  From 1800 until the time of her death in 1814, Josephine amassed an impressive...

This past Friday night, the Vatican’s Christmas tree was switched ON, meaning it’s now officially time to cheer for your favorite holiday decorations in the Eternal City.   I’ve spent the last few weeks researching and compiling a roster of holiday hilights from traditional to abstract...

With the countdown to the holidays approaching single digits, Rome is about to unwrap two bombastic presents.  On Friday, December 17, the French Embassy opens the doors of Palazzo Farnese to show off its mind-blowing collection of  art from its  16th century to present day history. And mind-blowing...

Rome for the Holidays? The Eternal City was designed for winter holiday celebration thanks to its beautiful architecture, the open and festively decorated piazzas, the not-too-chilly weather and most importantly, the century-old traditions and celebrations during the holiday season.  If you are lucky...