You’ve almost certainly never seen anything like Rome's Capuchin Crypt. It’s a historic, world-famous, and downright eerie “Church of Bones” – unlike any other attraction in the country. If you’re curious about this place, we’ve got the inside scoop on this one-of-a-kind wonder, ensuring you get the absolute most out of your visit. What Is [...]
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The Borghese Gallery certainly packs a punch! There is so much to see under one roof. To help get your bearings, here are some Borghese Gallery artworks you definitely must lay eyes on during your visit. That means, if you have to skip the rest, you have at least covered the top gems that this [...]
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This beautifully restored (2019) tomb was commissioned by the Emperor of Rome at the time - Augustus - in 29BC. A sprawling site and imposing building located on the banks of the Tiber, the Mausoleum of Augustus is a little-known treasure in Rome, and it is well worth a visit! Especially now that it has [...]
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The Palazzo del Quirinale is the only presidential residence actually located in Rome. One of three such buildings -another is found about 25 minutes from the city, with a third being located in Naples. The Quirinale Palace gets its name from the hill upon which it is located - the Quirinale Hill, which is Rome’s [...]
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Porta Pia closes the view along Via XX Settembre with a broken pediment and bold papal emblems. Its city-facing facade follows Michelangelo’s design; on the Via Nomentana side, statues and a grand 19th-century arch give the gate a very different appearance. In 1870, Italian troops entered Rome through a breach in the walls beside Porta […]
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The Piazza di Spagna Rome is one of the most well-known squares in the Eternal City - and that’s no mean feat. Whilst it may not hold the top spot - that goes perhaps to the Piazza Navona or the not-officially-in-Rome St Peter’s Square, the Piazza di Spagna has its own special attractions. Let’s uncover [...]
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La Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna is a spectacular collection of modern art in Rome. It came into existence in 1883, just after the creation of the Italian state. It was originally housed in the Palace of Exhibitions. The exhibitions focus on art from the 19th century onwards. The Short history of Galleria Nazionale D’Arte Moderna [...]
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The beautiful Villa Torlonia and its annex the Casina Delle Civette is a lesser known but no less impressive Rome attraction. Located a short walk from the Villa Borghese, the lush grounds alone are a reason to visit. The Villa gets its name from the Torlonia family - a wealthy family who had made their [...]
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If you’re in Rome for any extended period of time, you might decide you want a break from ancient Roman art. There are a couple of options in Rome for modern art, including the MAXXI Rome, and the subject of this article - the MACRO Rome The Museum of Modern Art in Rome is - [...]
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At Villa Giulia in Rome, you can spend a morning with Etruscan masterpieces, then wander through the courtyards and gardens of a Renaissance villa. Look out for the smiling couple on the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, and pause at the loggia for a view down into the nymphaeum, a sunken fountain court. Once a retreat […]
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