You have seen the Colosseum and the Roman Forum and the Vatican museums, Now what? The Team at Tour Italy Now would like to share our picks for alternative things to do in Rome. Aventine Hill – Knights of Malta Keyhole High up on the Aventine hill a short walk from the Circo Massimo is [...]
Mausoleum – Prison – Palace – Museum: An Excursion to Castel Sant’ Angelo in Rome Through the centuries Castel Sant’Angelo has been all of these things. The approach to the Castel Sant’Angelo is one of the most striking in Rome. The second century pedestrian bridge that was constructed in 134AD is dramatically lined with ten [...]
To Rome With Love, Woody Allen’s latest movie, is slated to come out later this year and we’re excited for all sorts of reasons, including the facts that a.) the film is set in Rome and b.) Roberto Benigni is one of the film’s stars. The title tipped us off that this would be a [...]
February 23, 2012 – 12:41 PM
Many of the world’s most beautiful cities are even more stunning at night — whether it’s New York, Paris or, one of our personal favorites, Rome. Visiting Rome by night is a time-honored tradition. We were reminded of this recently while reading a New York Times travel article, “Rome at Night.” In her 1965 guidebook, [...]
Here’s a great idea from a delightful travel writer/blogger/tweeter, one Karen Byran, who writes the blog Europe a la Carte Travel Blog: Rome Week, a week devoted to suggestions from folks passionate about all travel, this time with a focus on Rome. You can follow the comments at her blog. If you’re on Twitter, you [...]
January 16, 2011 – 9:45 PM
Among the world’s famous ancient ruins is the Roman Forum. Ancient Roman civilization is among the most advanced and most admired societies in the world. In school we learned about it mainly through pictures of dwellings, temples, roads and forts which span across hundreds of kilometers of the Italian countryside. In fact, ancient ruins all [...]
January 13, 2011 – 4:39 AM
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The church is located within the Vatican City, west of Tiber River and next to the Hadrian’s Mausoleum and Janiculum Hill. Visitors can approach the Basilica through the St. Peter’s Piazza. It is officially called Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano [...]
January 10, 2011 – 1:35 AM
Rome’s Piazza Navona is perhaps the most famous and beautiful among the city’s many piazzas. You will truly enjoy the beautiful Roman sunshine as you walk along this scenic and historic baroque masterpiece. The place is also one of the city’s liveliest places, with its outdoor cafes, elegant restaurants, night clubs and local art market. [...]
January 7, 2011 – 9:41 PM
The Pantheon is one of Rome’s most fascinating landmarks. The temple was built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 BC, dedicated to the gods of the Ancient Romans and to remember Actium’s victory over Antony and Cleopatra. The temple was burned down in 80 AD. It was subsequently rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD and [...]
January 3, 2011 – 9:12 PM
The Eternal city of Rome is home to antiquated churches, piazzas, palaces and statues. Countless works of art and artefacts can be seen in the city’s old buildings and museums. The cobbled streets, beautiful plazas and fascinating fountains of its neighborhoods are truly inspirational. Most famous among the city’s fountains, is the Trevi Fountain. Known [...]
