Dual Ec(h)o of Rome: Magic in Rome – Coppedè, Villa Torlonia and Parioli

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

Dual Ec(h)o of Rome: TOP Apartment Sites and Stays in Rome for the Jubilee

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.

Dual Ec(h)o of Rome: Jubilee Improving Areas

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.

Dual Ec(h)o of Rome

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

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 15): Pasqua

Very soon, with the early arrival of spring in late March, families in Italy will gather together, exchange chocolate eggs, and cut "Colomba" on the festive table. What event is approaching? Settimana Santa (Holy Week), followed by Easter! In Italy, this is not just another holiday but a special time to honor ancient traditions and customs. This significant religious

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. 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. 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. 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,