The amazing structure imbued with the spirit of ancient Rome is located in the heart of Piazza della Rotonda. The modern Pantheon in Rome was built in the 2nd century AD and later consecrated as a Catholic church. The ancient temple was dedicated to the Roman Gods, celebrating the grandeur of the Roman Empire. The first Temple of All Gods (translated from Greek)
A little away from the center of Rome, you always discover new unique landmarks that many might not know about. "Roma non è una città come le altre. È un grande museo, un salotto da attraversare in punta di piedi" (Rome is not a city like any other. It is a vast museum, a salon to be crossed on tiptoe.) Behind the old city walls lies the Basilica di San
«Questo caffè è perfetto: forte come l’amore, amaro come la vita e caldo come la passione…» "This coffee is perfect: strong as love, bitter as life, and hot as passion… Living each day deliberately without haste, in harmony with oneself; savoring every moment, you still notice how the routine of everyday life sometimes tightens its
Introduction to Rome can begin in different ways. Some try to explore all the iconic and most famous landmarks from the very first day, while others seek to escape the hustle of the city, avoiding the tourist traps and discovering a less popular corner of Rome. A place where diversity, atmosphere, and contrasts come to life, where Rome sheds the mask of eternal movement
Roman ice-cream: subtleties and life hacks A new day begins with a leisurely stroll through small neighborhoods, charming narrow streets reminiscent of life's labyrinths. Before delving into the history of centuries-old architecture, there's a desire to pause and eat something light, specific, and iconic in the Eternal City. The choice stops at ice cream! The inception
Art of Eating: Roman Gastronomy Barely immersing yourself in the unfamiliar atmosphere of dolce vita, you feel the need to replenish your energy before continuing the journey. Imagine how your acquaintance began with Rome, this mysterious Eternal City. After the first day of traveling, in the evening, you leisurely stroll through narrow streets in search of the perfect
Hi Folks! My name is Roberta, a southern blondie giraffe based in Rome. HOW I COULD START??? I have been working in Tourism for a while, I am a traveler and when my boss asked me to write on this blog I had no idea, I was quite scared, asking myself oh my gosh would I be capable of doing this? How I could be engaging ? Nowadays bloggers have became professionals
If you’ve already been to Rome and you’ve never heard of Maritozzo, you missed out on the true essence of Roman life. Wondering now what a Maritozzo is? The answer is as simple as its ingredients and all encompassing as its usage. The Maritozzo can be breakfast, dessert, and late snack: all in one. It’s the daily bread of the Romans since preindustrial times whereby
It all starts after you book that flight. You start telling your family and friends -- I'm going to Rome! It's my first time! I'm so excited! The tips start pouring in. Go here. Do that. Don't do that. See this. Eat that. Rome is one of those places where you are sure to know people who have been there, done that. Suddenly everyone is an expert. As local romans,
I have to admit where this post comes from. I love eating, and eating well. But my stomach just doesn't hold large quantities of food at a single time. This puts me in quite the pickle when eating out in Italy. Portions in Italy are smaller than they are in the US, but still generous. I usually end up getting tricked into partaking of some appetizers (antipasti), which
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