Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 13): Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 12): Castel Sant’Angelo

Speaking of the contrasts of Rome, one cannot fail to mention Castel Sant’Angelo. A unique fortress in Rome connected to the Vatican by a secret passage. For almost 2000 years, the structure has held rich historical significance as a mausoleum, Papal residence, treasury, museum, castle, and even a prison. The history dates back to 130 AD when the Roman Emperor

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 8): Trastevere – authentic Roman neighborhood

”Prendi solo ricordi, lascia solo tracce“ "Take only memories, leave only footprints" Lido di Ostia, Ostia Antica involuntarily awaken the desire to still abstract from the historical center with its majestic architecture and continue to see Rome as cozy, warm, and authentic. The Trastevere district is located south of the Vatican,

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 food: 6 rules you need to remember

Italian food is famous worldwide. We are proud to share our food and recipes with the world, but you must know that we can be also a little bit touchy. (Just a little bit….) In fact, our culinary culture has some fixed – and unwritten - rules that you definitely need pay attentions to. You know, growing up with an old-fashioned Italian granny helps you a lot with

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