Public transportation in Rome In a city of the size and stature of Rome, one would expect a good public transportation system. Europe’s other major capitals have set a high standard, offering a variety of extensive and efficient options. After all, petrol prices are far higher in Europe than in […]

Travel Diary Rome 2011, July They say that there are certain sense memories we carry with us throughout our lives. I always thought that was a beautiful idea, however, it had never happened to me. At least, not until I returned to Italy. We were on the train, looking through […]

The most famous museums in Rome Italy has more than 3000 museums on its territory . From major art galleries, to smaller, local museums focusing on the history of the area such as agricultural museums, maritime museums and town history museums, all can be found in Italy. Due to such […]

Eating, Drinking & Shopping Tour of Rome Via del Corso When you visit Rome you’ll have to set some time aside to embrace more than its deep history. Touring Rome would be incomplete without embracing the food & drink, the nightlife and the shopping. Rome has maintained its reputation when […]

Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (IATA code: FCO), better known as Fiumicino Airport is the largest and busiest of the three servicing the Eternal City. G.B. Pastine Airport, better known as Ciampino (CIA), south-east of Rome is mostly used for chartered, executive, and military […]

Famous Festival All Through the Night fireworks at the white night The ever amazing Roman sunset light was spreading gold powder on tall pine trees and huge marble balconies. Warm, orange sunlight shone on the microphones of the big stage on the terrace in Gianicolo, where the Maori Manala company […]

Rome Childrens Guide See also Italy with Kids This is a short guide to activities specifically designed for children. A treat to offer them to alternate traditional sightseeing of the Roman Forum or St. Peter’s with something that’s more child-oriented but can be fun for grown ups too. There are […]

E.U.R. – Esposizione Universale Roma Universal Expo of Rome – An oasis in the city EUR is one of the most beautiful and modern residential areas of Rome. It was commissioned by Benito Mussolini during the fascist era and was originally known as ‘Quartiere Europa’ (Europe’s Quarters, or E42), but is better […]

The Shortened Opera (La Piccola Lirica) is an original formula of reduction, which without mutilating the opera of their arias and essential music, offers an agile and innovative reading of the most celebrated masterpieces of lyrical repertory. The shortened opera The accurate adaptations which add historical suggestions and citations where […]