Blog

Tuscan Easters Schiacciata Recipe

Easter time in Italy is a special moment. Apart from the religious importance of the feast, it's considered one ...

One Man and His Faith: The Urbi et Orbi to Stop Covid-19

In an empty St. Peter's Square, covered by dark clouds and hit by rain, stands an old man, dressed in white, in ...

The Authentic Carbonara Recipe

Discover the real way to make delicious carbonara! Get ready to delight your family and friends with an authentic ...

Dear rest of the World: an open letter from Italy

Coronavirus? Barcelona is open for business

About a month ago the world was shaken and paralyzed with the discover of a new viral disease called Coronavirus ...

Business as usual in Rome!

In the current times of fear and paranoia regarding the Coronavirus “attacking” the world and travelers scare ...

The mystery of the first woman Pope called Joan

Through the years and thanks to old documents, transcripts, witnesses, books and movies we know that the Catholic ...

Valentine's Day in Florence

Love it or hate, Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air. If you’re traveling to Florence with ...

Top 5 Interesting Facts About Caligula

Caligula was the third emperor of the Roman Empire. He became Rome’s ruler at a very young age, and is known ...

La Befana In Rome

On the 6th of January, Italy celebrates the Befana, also known as the Epiphany. The feast of the Epiphany is an ...

New Year's Eve Traditions In Italy

New Year is a massive holiday all over the world. There’s nothing like the night of the 31st of December to ...

How to Ring in the New Year in the Eternal City

The Eternal City is getting ready to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020. Here are some suggestions for your ...

The Magic of Christmas for Families in Rome

During the Holidays magic unfolds in the Eternal City, here are the places to visit with your children to experie ...

Romantic Experiences in Rome

The Eternal City holds a wealth of beauty to explore making it one of the most Romantic cities on the planet...

Discover Colorful Burano

Rated by Forbes as one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Burano is an often overlooked gem of the Venetian ...

In the Footsteps of Saint Paul

In the Eternal City you can follow the path of the Apostle that wrote half of the New Testament and discover the ...

A Night at the Ghione Theater: Dead Poets Society in Rome

L’Attimo Fuggente starring Ettore Bassi, a reproduction of Tom Schulman’s Dead Poets Society went on stage in ...

Best Vatican Museums Experiences

The world’s smallest country holds great power along with a priceless Art heritage that includes sculptures, ...

Musja of Rome: The Dark Side. Who's afraid of the dark?

An exploration of the unconscious, “The Dark Side. Who's afraid of the dark?” is an exhibition curated by ...

10 Michelin-Starred Restaurants of the Eternal City

The Eternal City is not only full of mystery, beauty and enthralling sites, it also offers heavenly culinary ...

Best Art Galleries in Florence

Florence is historically known as a hub of Art and Religion. Its High Renaissance movement has left a timeless ...

How do you get from Rome airports to the city center?

Fiumicino and Ciampino airports serve indescribable passenger traffic on a daily basis. Approximately 30 km from ...

Barcelona in Love

The Catalan capital is world-renowned for its unique atmosphere, a blend of surreal art nouveau and ancient times ...

Casanatense Library in Rome

This Renaissance building is one of the most beautiful gems of the Eternal City and few people know about its ...

Barrier Free Museums of the Vatican and Eternal City

It’s not always easy for people with disabilities to gain access to museums or landmarks and many may not even ...

Revealing God’s Name: a secret hidden for Centuries by the Vatican

A secret hidden for Centuries by the Vatican

Kevin Spacey chooses Rome and Italian poetry to fightback

The Actor recited “The Boxer” to a lucky few at the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

10 Movies that feature the magic of the Eternal City

Let’s explore some of the movies that borrowed Rome’s magic by featuring its breathtaking locations in their ...

Laocoön and His Sons in Vatican Museums

The Hellenistic masterpiece that led to the foundation of the Vatican Museums’ art collection

Saint Galgano and the Sword in the Stone in Montesiepi

A legendary relic left behind by a valiant Knight turned Saint

The Legend of the Veiled Christ of Sansevero

Uncovering the mystery of one of the world’s most suggestive art pieces.

The Vatican and The Borgias

Let's unveil some outrageous details of this legendary family.

The Secrets of Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam“

A fascinating theory by Frank Lynn Meshberger

What to do In Venice in case of High Water

One of the most breathtakingly romantic cities in the world, due to its lagoon, islands, imposing architecture ...

Michelangelo and Raphael’s Rivalry

Michelangelo and Raphael’s Rivalry influenced their artistic as well as their personal evolution. Learn more ...

The Most Romantic Places in Venice

Venice is the ideal backdrop for Romance: discover the most Romantic places to visit!

The Pope's Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo: our guide

Explore the Mystery of the Vatican State with a Special Experience of the Pontifical Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

6 Unusual Places to visit in Rome

And now for something completely different about Rome!

The Most Beautiful Beaches In Naples And Surroundings

Naples is famous all around the world because of its beauty and the wonderful sea it overlooks. In this article, ...

5 places in Rome where to go with kids

Even if Rome does not seem the appropriate city to bring your children for holidays, I would like to suggest some ...

The 5 most Beautiful Places where to Ski near Rome

Are you an athletic person? Do you love skiing? This guide is for you!

Italian Easter Traditions: the most deep-rooted

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know

The 8 Most Breathtaking Panoramic View in Rome

Rome, globally known as the Eternal City, is also famous for its beauty and those wonderful details and corners ...

The 11 Best Photo Spots in Rome

Rome is one of the more suitable cities to take amazing and inimitable pictures

5 Secret Passages and Places of Underground Rome

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Everybody knows that. But what everybody doesn’t know so well is that beneath the ...

Public Transportation in Venice: Our Guide

How to travel by public transport in Venice? Learn more!

Hidden Gems in Rome

A complete guide to the Rome hidden treasures

Where to Celebrate Carnival in Italy: 3 Festivals Not to Miss

Colorful, funny, and playful: this is the Italian carnival!

Visiting Sant'Angelo District in Rome

A complete guide to the tiniest district in Rome

Visiting Sant'Eustachio District in Rome

Everything you have to know about the VIII rione of Rome

Walking in Trastevere

Everything you have to know about the thirteenth rione of Rome

Visiting Monti neighborhood

Everything you have to know about the first rione of Rome

Visiting Campo Marzio in Rome

Everything you have to know about the IV rione of Rome

Visiting Trevi district: 5 things you can't miss

Everything you have to know about the II rione of Rome

6 places you can’t miss in Testaccio

Are you curious to know more details about the different Roman district? Let’s find out something new.

Visiting Parione Neighborhood

Everything you have to know about the sixth rione of Rome

5 things you need to know about Borgo Pio

Are you planning your travel to Rome and you don’t know where to begin?

Top 10 best Irish pubs in Rome

Are you part of those whose favorite drink is beer? Do you keep going on searching for the perfect place to satis ...

What to do on New Year’s Eve 2019 in Rome

Are you looking for the best New Year’s Eve in Rome?

7 Christmas Markets in Rome 2018

Are you part of those people who are addicted to the Christmas period? Or are you some kind of Dickens’ Scrooge ...

Top 5 Cinemas in the English language in Rome

Are you staying in Rome and you think it could be complicated to find a cinema showing movies in the original ...

7 things to do with kids in Florence

Are you planning a tour in Florence but you think it could be too boring for your kids? Probably, at first sight, ...

Jewish Quarter in Rome: 5 places you can’t miss

Did you know in Rome there is one of the oldest Jewish ghettos of all times?

15 things you should know before visiting Vatican City

Is there anything that you have always wanted to know about touring Vatican City? Well, here I am to resolve some ...

Visiting Murano, Burano and Torcelli: a Useful Guide

Are you spending some days in Venice and you just wish to escape from the crowded places? I get it!

Top 7 Beautiful and Romantic Bridges in Rome

Did you know there is a unique way to appreciate the beauty of Rome and its stunning views? It doesn’t take ...

The Path of the Gods in Amalfi Coast

Have you ever heard that along the Amalfi Coast there is the so-called "Path of the Gods"? And what if I told you ...

The Ultimate Guide to Italy’s Best Yoga Destinations

Such is the charm of this Mediterranean gem of a country that offers almost any type of vacation you can think of...

5 Things NOT to Do in Rome

Today I would like to tell you about something you should not do when in Rome.

5 Best Coffee Bars in Rome

Visiting the eternal city does not imply only touring the highlights but also melting with its people and discove ...

Best Markets in Florence

If you are travelling to Florence perhaps you are interested in its history and traditions back to the medieval ...

An Art Nouveau Tour in Rome: discovering the Liberty Style

Rome is not only Vatican and Ancient ruins from Empire Era. For all those willing to discover an off the beaten ...

The Globe Theatre in Rome

Talking about these contemporary projects it occurs to me a theatre that combines modernity and history, today we ...

The 3 Tivoli Villas

"These days I went to Tivoli and I admired one of the most splendid sights in nature. The waterfall with the ...

A visit to Centrale Montemartini in Rome

Today we talk about an amazing fusion of industrial machinery and ancient art of Rome

Cicchetti in Venice: what are and where to eat them

The word Cicchetto - the singular form of Cicchetti- indicates small snacks or side dishes served in traditional ...

The 6 Talking Statues of Rome

Spread in the center of Rome you can find the so-called "Talking statues", let us introduce them.

Palazzo Zuccari: a secret gem in Rome

A story about a secret gem in the Eternal City

5 Things to do in Rome on Summer 2018

What to do in Rome on this summer? Discover it with us!

Top 4 Street Food in Florence

The street food is the most immediate way to know the history of a place, all around the world. Today we talk ...

5 things you didn't know about Pompeii

For sure there are 5 things you don't know about Pompeii and these things I am going to tell you are not fantasy.

Following in Gaudí's footsteps

Today we talk about Antoni Gaudí, the most important exponent of the Catalan Modernism.

A unique travel experience in Rome

A story of an amazing day in Rome

Florence off the Beaten Path

Without any doubt there are a lot of highlights that are worth mentioning. But here you can read about something ...

Discovering ancient Egypt in the heart of Rome

If you are interested in archeologist or you just like history, ancient times and museums, the Vatican Museums ...

Visiting ancient Rome in an unusual way

Have you ever dreamed of visiting ancient Rome in an unusual way?

The Six Sestieres of Venice

An helpful guide to discover the six districts of Venice

Things to do in Rome when it rains

Whoever said you can’t do anything on a rainy trip in Rome?

Travelling from Rome to Florence, the city of Michelangelo

A day in the beauties of Florence.

Travelling along Amalfi coast and Pompeii from Rome

When you will be planning a trip to Rome, especially if it is a once in a lifetime trip or if you come from far ...

We are in love with Rome!

Hi! We want to tell you our magic story in the most romantic and beautiful city we have ever seen!

Children in Venice: an incredible adventure

Hi! We are Loreta and Mark, we want to tell You our experience in Italy. In our opinion we have got the best ...

7 curiosities you probably don't know about Florence

Florence is a spectacular city to visit with your partner, friend or with your children. Let's discover 7 curiosi ...

Best romantic places to see in Rome

The Eternal City, Rome, is not only the symbol of history with its magnificent monument and stunning churches.

The Rome's Birthday

Every April 21st in Rome we celebrate the Birthday of Rome, due to the fact that the city was founded by Romulus ...

Top Italian Easter food

Easter is getting close and if you are traveling to our destinations, we think there is something you must know: ...

10 interesting facts about Julius Caesar

What do you think about Julius Caesar? His personal life was interesting and mysterious. Do you want to know why? ...

5 things to do and know about Trastevere

In this article, you are going to discover interesting facts and things to do in Trastevere, the most typical ...

11 Flavian Amphitheater facts that you should know

Let's find out the 11 facts of the Flavian Amphitheater that all of us should know

Top 10 masterpieces to see at the Vatican Museums

10 Masterpieces that you can’t really miss out on the Vatican Museum

Top 5 best food to eat in Rome

One of the best ways to learn all about Italian and Roman culture is to taste and smell the wonderful flavors ...

Rome Virtual Tour: a new way to visit Caracalla Baths

Have you ever wondered how Romans feel like spending their free time relaxing in the Empire most famous Baths? ...

15 secrets you didn’t know about the Sistine Chapel

If you are in Rome or you’d like to visit it, you can’t miss a tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel...

5 people who embodied the spirit of Rome

How would Rome it be like if we can discover it through the eyes of its most representatives in culture, history ...

5 things to do at Christmas in Rome 2018

A trip to Rome is a really a must-do in your life. If you have the chance to come in December then it means you ...

Top 3 Art exhibitions in Rome in December 2017

Coming to Rome in December and during Christmas holiday? Besides the renowned monuments, you will discover unmiss ...

Aventine Hill: a place full of wonders

Do you wish to have an overall view of the city of Rome?

6 must see and do in Florence in a day

If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Tuscany region, you really can’t miss out the Capital of Italian ...

A weekend in Naples

Southern Italy’s most renowned city has a lot to be discovered and it’s the perfect destination for a city ...

Halloween Ghost Tour in Rome

Are you ready to start your scary trip in Rome?

Santa Severa: The Fairytale Castle on Rome’s Doorstep

Learn more about this place just 50 minutes from Rome.

New levels available: a reason more to visit Colosseum!

After 40 years of waiting Colosseum is ready to surprise its new visitors!

The Picasso Exhibition in the Scuderie del Quirinale

One thing you almost certainly won’t associated with the Eternal City is the early 20th Century artistic moveme ...

Vacationing along the Costa Brava

Crystal clear, blue waters; pristine sandy beaches; year-round sunshine and resorts to suit all ages, interests ...

6 places you didn’t know about near Rome

If you are in Rome and want to escape the crowded city and the river of people, some unexpected ideas for a day ...

A story about Giacomo Casanova

This is the story of the womanizer par excellance. This is the story of Giacomo Casanova.

Cinque Terre: 5 magical places in Northern Italy

Cinque Terre, 5 small towns on the West Coast of Italy that will blow your mind.

Roman Holiday, a movie that made the History of Cinema

A story about "Roman Holiday". Discover the movie and the amazing places of Rome that appear therein.

Why shall I go on a cruise?

There are a lot of good reasons to choose a cruise. Read this article and you'll find out.

Rome wasn't built in a day... but in a day I visited it

The story about a wonderful day in the Eternal City with private guide.

The 6 best places to visit in Rome by night

There is a reason if Rome is called the Eternal City. It is the city that never sleeps. Let's discover it by ...

A Jewish tale in Barcelona

A tale about exile and return of the Barcelona's Jewish. Let's learn a story a long forgotten.

Carnival in Venice

Venice Carnival is one of the oldest and most glamour worldwide. Let's discover it with us.

Pizza in Naples

Let's discover the most famous pizzerias in Naples.

7 unconventional places around Rome

Choose an alternative itinerary discovering Rome’s most bizzarre places..

Life of Picasso: a story of art

Picasso was not just an innovator, he created a brand new concept of art.

Wines in Tuscany

Wine is one of the cornerstones of Italian lifestyle..

Shakespeare's Places in Venice

Many works by Shakespeare take place in Italy..

“Regina Viarum”: an enthusiasthic tale about the Appian Way

Appian Way is a roman road that connected Rome to Brindisi..

Song, Music, Dance, Tradition.. In one word: Flamenco!

Walking the streets in any city in Spain it could happen that you will witness an unexpected flamenco performance...

A different point of view: Vernacular Poets and amazing Tours!

Take a literary tour through Rome and Italy as a whole..

A focus on historic relevance of Florence

Florence is one of the most oldest cities in Italy..

Street Art in Rome: Testaccio, Quadraro, San Lorenzo

Art is coming out of galleries and frames, ready to spread into the streets and live among the people.

Aperitivo in Rome

Aperitivo is not just drinking nor just eating.. It is almost a philosophy for Italians!

Saint George's Day in Barcelona

On April 23rd, Barcelonans celebrate Saint George’s day, the story of this celebration is really interesting....

Coppedè Borough and Casina delle Civette: a little bit of magic in the heart of Rome!

Have you ever had a desire to explore the secret districts of a large city to know its true magic?

Musings of an English girl in Italy: 3 Top Tips for your Vacation

What to expect when you visit the Land of Pizza, Pasta and Wine

A Musical Journey through Italy: The Opera

Arts and culture in Italy. Historical background of the Opera.

Leonardo Da Vinci Experience in Rome

If you are travelling to Rome this year you are in luck! Last month a fabulous new exhibition opened right around ...

Angels and Demons places in Rome: an original itinerary

Explore the centre of Rome visiting the Churches and monuments mentioned in the best-seller book and movie “Ang ...

Visit the Catacombs in Rome

Take a journey through underground Rome and discover the tunnels where pagans, then Christians, buried their ...

3 Truths you don’t know about Inquisition and Illuminati

Among all possible topics about Rome and its history, Inquisition and Illuminati are still the most confused, ...

Are you looking for great ceilings in Rome? Here’s our top 5

Sure, you are! In Rome there are so many great ceilings to peer at. Visiting historical buildings and churches in ...

St. Peter’s through the keyhole

Looking for romantic spots in Rome? Seeing St. Peter’s Church through the keyhole of the Priory of the Knight ...

Bernini and Borromini: a Baroque Saga between Geniuses

Bernini and Borromini: nothing can strike you more than Baroque. In Baroque art and architecture, everything is ...

Rome off the beaten track

Rome is famous for its main tourist sites, such as the Colosseum and Vatican, but there are also some wonderful ...

Order coffee in Italy: a tourist’s guide to Italian coffee culture

Drinking coffee in Italy is a real art: your first time ordering coffee in an italian cafè can be confusing, if ...

Enjoy the Lights of Rome by Night

Exploring Rome by night is one of the most spectacular experiences you can have during a journey in the eternal ...

What to see in Venice

What to see in Venice? There are two ways to visit Venice: join the hoards of people who will just see the surfac ...

10 tips for traveling with kids

Traveling with kids can prove very stressful: most parents are afraid to plan holidays when their kids are still ...

Boboli Gardens in Florence

If you’re in Tuscany the Boboli Gardens in Florence are a must-see attraction, especially during the hot days ...

Borghese Gallery in Rome

Borghese Gallery in Rome is one of Italy’s most amazing museums. It is contained in an ancient palace built in ...

Uffizi Gallery in Florence and Vasari Corridor

Uffizi Gallery in Florence is one of the most precious art galleries in the world. It is only one of the wonders ...

Visit Capri Island, a gem in the sea

Visit Capri Island with Rome Private Guides and discover what has been inspiring poets, artists and musicians for ...

7 beautiful Castles in Italy

Discover the best castles in Italy with Rome Private Guides: we will show you the 7 most beautiful castles in ...

The history behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning tower of Pisa was actually the result of a human mistake. Just one little miscalculation made in the ...

Mummies in Italy: 10 of the creepiest cemeteries and crypts

Italy is the land of food, sun and beautiful landscapes: but it also house to some of the creepiest cemeteries ...

The Best Districts to Stay in Rome

Rome is a huge city, 10 times bigger than Paris: districts in Rome are many and it’s not easy to choose the ...

10 things to do with Kids in Rome

Rome is surely one of the cities everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime: the Italian capital ...

10 things you might not know about Roman Gladiators

Is it true Roman Gladiators were vegetarians? Were women allowed to fight in the Arena? Why did politicians used ...

5 most frequent questions about the Colosseum

Did you ever wonder why the Colosseum is half broken? Or if naval battles really took place inside it? Five quest ...

How to get tickets to the Papal Audience

Are you planning to be in Rome and you want to meet the Pope? Discover how to book your free tickets to the Papal ...