When you're walking around and exploring the different areas of Rome, like Coppedé, Parioli, Pigneto, Monteverde, San Paolo, Prati, one thing you can’t skip is breakfast. It's the first thing you need to get the energy you’ll need for a day of exploring. Whether you’re checking out the beautiful buildings in Coppedé or just enjoying the peaceful streets
Quartiere Coppedè "Quartiere" means "neighborhood" in Italian. Even so, Coppedè is a small area, not more than a square and a few streets. The place is named after architect Gino Coppedè, who designed this unique place between 1916 and 1927. The first time I visited Quartiere Coppedé I could not believe my eyes. I felt like I was not in Rome anymore! The whole
I believe that finding accommodation in Rome is one of the most important tasks for anyone visiting this incredible city. In my opinion, this becomes even more challenging during the Jubilee, when the city is bursting with tourists and pilgrims. Affordable lodging in a central location with good infrastructure? It’s not impossible, but it can feel like quite the adventure.
Sometimes, when we travel to iconic places, it feels almost unreal to think that people live there daily. This is what can happen in Rome. Wandering around the beauties of the Eternal City, most visitors might feel like they are stepping into a museum. How is it, then, to live your life in Rome? If you ask me, being a born and raised Roman, it is a pretty intense experience.
Greetings from our new blog: Dual Ec(h)o of Rome ♥! Hey there! We’re so excited to welcome you to our blog! You’re probably wondering what this blog is all about, right? Don’t worry, we'll explain everything in depth right now! Dual Ec(h)o of Rome is a space where two unique perspectives on life in the Eternal City collide. One comes from a Foreigner
My colleague Valerio and I are super excited about this special Jubilee year! Sure, we’re a bit anxious about the influx of people pouring into the city and the challenges of getting around. However, here’s the good news—the government has planned some big changes to make the experience as smooth and comfortable as possible. Before diving into those changes, let
Perhaps to truly feel Rome, one must become an ancient Roman? Located 6 km away from Lido di Ostia lies the city of Ostia Antica, with an entirely different history. It is the ancient port city of Rome. The name Ostia comes from the Latin word OS ("mouth" or "estuary"), as it was at the founding site of the city that the Tiber River (Tevere) flowed into the sea. Today,
The Lady who stole gold from the Pope. Welcome to the 3rd episode of Roman Badass of the week! Each time, we talk about our favorite stories from Rome, focusing on the most audacious and interesting individuals who graced us with their presence in the Eternal City. Every week on Friday, we post about a Roman Badass of our choice, that changed history. ROMAN BADASS
Italy finally reopens after a long lockdown announced on March, 10th by first minister Giuseppe Conte. Italian businesses suffered a major blow, as around 90% shut down as well due to national restrictions. Production set at zero, no economic growth but a number of emplyees at the expense of the company. A season of extended welfarism began, every sector of our economy
Are video games any useful to discover history? Or are they just what keeps your kid busy after school? The short answer is yes, discovering antiquity through video games is not only possible, but also amazing. As Dunstan Lowe wrote in his article about antiquity in video games in 2009, 'In the 21st century, antiquity is read, heard, watched and performed. Nowadays
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