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Climbing up St Peter’s Basilica’s dome
Not that many visitors know that it is possible to climb up to the top of dome (“cupola”) of St Peter’s: it is a fantastic experience, and a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic and dizzying city...
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Mystical ecstasy in Rome: Santa Maria della Vittoria
An absolute baroque masterpiece by Gianlorenzo Bernini, hidden in small church close to Termini station in Rome. Santa Maria della Vittoria (Our Lady of Victory) hosts one or the most amazing...
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Breathtaking Rome Video
After watching this video, nobody will be able to stop you buying the first available air ticket to the Eternal City! “Omaggio a Roma” (Homage to Rome) is a short film telling the story of Rome...
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Walking tour in Trastevere
Famous and hidden sights in Trastevere, an unmissable neighborhood in Rome: a half day discover walk. Have you ever dreamed to discover what Rome looked like a couple of centuries ago? Then just...
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Discovering the Spanish Steps
Discover by foot one of top Rome destinations, beyond the beaten path The Spanish Steps, that Italians call Scalinata of Trinita dei Monti, are one of the main tourist attractions in Rome and,...
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Villa D’Este in Tivoli: renaissance fountains glory
Discover Villa D’Este, an unmissable renaissance jewel, only thirty minutes from Rome Villa d’Este, with its fabulous palace, garden and fountains, is one of the most remarkable Italian Renaissance...
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Cycling on history: discover Rome Appian Way and its catacombs
A bike itinerary to discover the Appian Way (“Appia Antica”) and its catacombs, one of the most fascinating destinations in Rome The via Appia Antica is the old Roman Appian Way, which ran from Rome...
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Dreamy Italy
Italy is just a dream… Games of light in Lucca cathedral Flowers in the morning light, Bellagio, Como lake Palaces reflections, Venice Sun rays in Orvieto cathedral Carnival mask, Venice Stations of...
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Minimalitaly
Here’s my contribution for this Weekly Photo Challenge. No more words. It’s Minimal… Orvieto’s Cathedral Fashion boutique shop window, corso Como, Milan Gondole, Venice Fountain in Pantheon square,...
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Convergence
Weekly photo challenge: “converge“ Palazzo dei Dogi at night, Venice The Unicredit tower, Porta Nuova, Milan Trinità dei monti and its obelisk before a storm, Rome Via del Babbuino and Piazza del...
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Night walk in Rome
What are the best sights to visit at night in Rome? Discover the magic of Piazza Navona, St. Peter and the Pantheon in the dark. In this post, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite night...
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Climbing up St Peter’s Basilica’s dome
Not that many visitors know that it is possible to climb up to the top of dome (“cupola”) of St Peter’s: it is a fantastic experience, and a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic and dizzying city...
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Rome in five days
Five days walking and cycling itinerary to discover the best of Rome. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and you will definitely need more than 24 hours to discover it! Actually, even though two or three...
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The voluptuous ecstasy of Saint Teresa
Bernini ecstasi of St Teresa is considered to be one of the sculptural masterpieces of the High Roman Baroque (and arguably the most sensual statue of its time!). Follow the link to learn more.
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Ostia Antica, a convenient alternative to Pompei
Visiting Rome and no time to go to Pompei? Well, Ostia Antica archeological site could well satisfy your ambitions of visiting the remains of an old Roman city. Ostia Antica has been for centuries...
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Civita Bagnoregio, the dying city
Civita Bagnoregio is a delightful ancient hamlet, noted for its striking position atop a plateau of friable volcanic tuff overlooking the Tiber river valley. Perched on top of a tufa hill among a...
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The amazing Spanish Steps
Awesome Spanish steps, early in the morning. Do wake up early, to enjoy the place with no crowds!
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Climbing up St Peter’s Basilica’s dome
Climbing to the top of St Peter’s Basilica is possible, and it’s actually one of the highlights of a trip to Rome! Here is how to make it. Not that many visitors know that it is possible to climb up to...
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Discovering the Spanish Steps
Discover by foot one of top Rome destinations, beyond the beaten path The Spanish Steps, that Italians call Scalinata of Trinita dei Monti, are one of the main tourist attractions in Rome and,...
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