At Lake Bracciano, just a half hour drive from Rome, you will feel like in another world.
Lazio
Villa D’Este in Tivoli
A water-and-wind garden, a haven for princes and lovers of the humanities, and arguably one of the most beautiful villas in all of Italy.
History of ‘Monument to Vittorio Emanuele’
Some curiosities about a well known and controversial monument of the capital
The Abandoned Cats of Rome
A cat hospital in the heart of Rome.
Lake Nemi
Sunken Roman ships in a lake near Rome
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia
A Unesco Heritage Site not far from Rome
Teatro Dell’ Opera
Rome’s Opera House The official Rome opera house was originally known as Teatro Costanzi, from its founder Domenico Costanzi. In 1928, the theatre was bought by Rome’s City Hall and became know as Teatro Reale dell’Opera (Royal Opera House). Today it is known simply as the Teatro dell’Opera. Of course, not […]
Open-Air Markets in Rome: Via Sannio
People living in Rome are accustomed to open-air markets and their bustling shopping experience. Traditionally, tourists visit the historical places of any region they are visiting and look for the architecture, museums, sightseeing, and alike. However, I believe that for a tourist it is a complete cultural experience and a […]
The Jewish Ghetto of Rome
The Synagogue: This massive building was erected between 1901 and 1904 and designed by V. Costa and O. Armanni. The synagogue stands in the area in which the old ghetto used to be before being demolished by King Vittorio Emanuele II after Italy became united (1870). The king rebuilt the ghetto […]
History of the Abbey of Montecassino
It is really a delight to visit the Abbey of Montecassino to admire its beautiful architectural splendor and remember its history. The Abbey was founded by St. Benedict and built over the site of the pagan temple of Apollo, where the sculpture of Apollo was destroyed along with the altar. Due […]