Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 11): Fontana di Trevi – wish fulfiller (2)

What legends does the fountain hold? 🌟 The name of the fountain has two versions of origin: The first is that the Trevi Square is the convergence of three major streets in Rome. "Trevi" is nothing more than a distortion of the Latin "trivium," meaning "crossroads" or the combination of the words "Tre vie" (three streets). The second legend states that it was a

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 10): Fontana di Trevi – wish fulfiller (1)

The majestic Fontana di Trevi is a true architectural gem of Rome. This enormous, elegant, and realistic marble monument is located at the intersection of streets where one would not expect to find it. The fountain was built in Rome in the 18th century, but its origins date back much earlier. In the 20s BCE, Emperor Octavianus Augustus and his associate Marcus Vipsanius

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 9): Castel Gandolfo

What is the meaning of the phrase: "Rome consists of puzzles"? Rome does not occupy a vast area, but despite its small territory, the city is made up of completely different, unique, and dissimilar parts. Each district and adjacent areas have their distinctive features, landmarks, history, atmosphere, and characteristics. "From the road, the castle resembled a huge

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 7): Pausa caffè

«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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 6): Tulip Park

The contrasts of Rome manifest in many of its cultural peculiarities, landmarks, traditions, as well as in its "external appearance." Every spring, Rome transforms, shedding the last cold days and literally blossoming. "In che modo riconosci la bellezza? Ascolto i fiori quando parlano al cielo" “How do you recognize beauty? I listen to the flowers when they

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 5): Ostia – escape from hustle and bustle

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,

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 4): Lido di Ostia – Rome’s peace of mind

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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 3): Ice-cream subtleties and life hacks

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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 2): Roman Gastronomy

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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 1): TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita»

Ability to enjoy life: TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita» What does getting to know any country start with? Perhaps with learning a foreign language? Or maybe with visiting museums? Or perhaps with tasting national dishes? It's much simpler: it starts with the citizens themselves. Italians are considered one of the happiest nations in the world. Their philosophy of life