Spring Has Sprung: Enjoying Italy’s Botanical Gardens
The first day of spring is a moment eagerly awaited by many, as it represents nature’s reawakening after a long …
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From Emperors to Popes: Visiting Castel Gandolfo Just Outside of Rome
Most tourists are so busy “oohing and aahing” at the Eternal City’s infinite list of must-see landmarks that they feel …
The Gardens of Villa Borghese in Rome
Time. Such a beautiful concept. If you have it – and you are staying in Rome – use it to …
Michelangelo’s Three Pietàs and Where to See Them
Michelangelo Buonarroti, or simply “Michelangelo”, was born in Arezzo on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564, in …
Anzio: from the Villa of Emperor Nero to Porto Innocenziano
A famous town on the coast of Latium near Rome, Anzio is linked to the figure of Emperor Nero, who …
What to See in Italy’s Lazio Region: Rome and Beyond
Long before the Romans, there were the Latini, an Italic tribe that settled in central Italy during the Iron Age. The region …
The Monastery of St. Benedict in Subiaco
Just an hour east of Rome, in the town of Subiaco, lies one of the most magical, spiritual places in …
Street Art in Rome: the Open-Air Museum of Urban Art
Street art is one of the most appreciated forms of art in recent years. It is certainly not the classic …
Visiting Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli
The ancient city of Tivoli is located just 30 km east of Rome and has born witness to 3,000 years …
The Abbey of Grottaferrata Just Outside of Rome
In the heart of an area known as Castelli Romani, just south of Rome, you’ll find the town of Grottaferrata. It’s renowned …
