Rome

Exploring Rome's districts: Garbatella and St Paul's outside the walls

24 March, 2020

If you’ve been to Rome, you’ve probably toured the area of Garbatella without even knowing it. This area of Rome is home to the lovely basilica of St Paul’s outside the walls, or “San Paolo fuori le mura”. If you’ve…

Shopping in Rome: ceramic clocks at Raku

24 March, 2020

The “Ceramica Raku” shop is another of Rome’s boutique stores that exclusively sells ceramic clocks. The shop has been part of the Montesi family business which was established in 1985 and which sells these Italian ceramic clocks locally and internationally.The…

Touring Rome: the San Lorenzo district

24 March, 2020

The San Lorenzo district appears to encapsulate both the beauty and the shortcomings of Rome; partly destroyed by aerial attack during World War 2, San Lorenzo has, over the years, developed into a district of beautiful contrasts where old and…

Where to eat in Rome: guide to nightlife and tips for travelling Rome

24 March, 2020

If you find yourself in Rome for the weekend and you’re wondering where to go, what to eat or where to drink, we’ve got this mini-guide to weekends in Rome, put together by Micol.Hi everyone,I was in Rome this weekend…

Thief steals 600 euros in coins from Trevi Fountain

24 March, 2020

I would never have had said that stealing coins from the Trevi Fountain could be as lucrative as this, but Roberto Cercelletta, our crime in Italy profile for this week, managed a full 600 euros before he was arrested. Cercelletta…

Eating out in Rome: Isola Felice

24 March, 2020

If you are in Rome and looking for a small restaurant with a rich menu, Isola Felice or The happy Island could be perfect for you; located in the San Lorenzo district, the restaurant furnished with rather unusual tables and…

Tips for New Year's Eve in Rome

23 March, 2020

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Rome it’s unlikely you’ll be thinking about the ancient traditions of celebrating a new calendar year. But for the record, the tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve on December 31st, and starting a…

Art from Aquila after the earthquake on show

23 March, 2020

The city of Rome is hosting an art exhibition dedicated to the artworks from the churches of Aquila that were partly destroyed during the earthquake last year. The exhibition is taking place at the lower house in Montecitorio with the…

Rome: Michelangelo Buonarroti, architect, drawn into view with new exhibition

23 March, 2020

Michelangelo‘s art has, over the centuries, attracted millions of people from all over the world and Rome the city where the artist gave birth to many of his masterpieces will soon host an important exhibition devoted to his architectural projects.…

Italy's agricultural minister presents McItaly: the McDonald's Italian burger

22 March, 2020

It was none other than the Italian minister for Agriculture who presented the McItaly burger to the public. The McItaly has been developed exclusively for the Italian market and is designed to contribute to promoting traditional Italian products.The McItaly was…

Woody Allen's Rome film called "The Wrong Picture"

22 March, 2020

As Italian director and filmmaking icon Bernardo Bertolucci will be honoured at the Cannes Film Festival with an Honorary Palme d’Or, Woody Allen’s Rome movie title has been revealed as The Wrong Picture. The world renowned American director has stated…

Rome by night: Roman Forum lights

21 March, 2020

If you’re spending summer in Rome, it’s a perfect time to discover Rome by night, strolling the streets in the balmy air and taking in things like the new lighting installed at the Roman forum. The planned lighting installation was…

Day trips from Rome: Tivoli, Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este

21 March, 2020

After Tivoli celebrated its Sagra delli ghiozzi, it was time to take a closer look at the area and what it offers for a weekend tour from Rome. The town itself features a 15th century fort called the Rocca Pia…

Newly discovered Leonardo da Vinci portrait in exhibition

20 March, 2020

This previously undiscovered self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci has been found and is now on display in Rome at the Santa Maria del Popolo basilica. The Da Vinci self-portrait, exhibited for the first time, shows the fascination with the artist…

Cheap eats in Rome: do as the Romans do and eat at Quagliaro restaurant

20 March, 2020

If you want to eat like the Romans do, while spending less, the Quagliaro restaurant in Rome, at largo Mola di Bari has the perfect option. This restaurant has a lot of food for the price, a rarity when trying…

Rome: Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera of Villa Borghese

19 March, 2020

The famous orangery of Villa Borghese, after years of neglecting, has been restored to its pristine beauty. The place undoubtedly is worth visiting. Your children will be delighted by it: orange trees, meadows and fountains; a small heaven on earth…

Barbara Lamuraglia, the Red Cross nurse who caught the eye of Silvio Berlusconi

19 March, 2020

Barbara Lamuraglia, the red cross nurse who caught the eye of Silvio Berlusconi at a military parade last June, walked the runway for Italian fashion designer Raffaella Curiel during Rome Haute Couture week. Here are few pics from the backstage…

Pictures from Italy: parking in Rome

19 March, 2020

Driving in Italy wouldn’t be complete without experiencing Rome’s traffic and laissez faire parking rules. In the following gallery of pictures from Italy you will see everything from a police car occupying the pedestrian crossing, to multiple large and expensive…

Exploring Rome's districts: Garbatella and St Paul's outside the walls

Shopping in Rome: ceramic clocks at Raku

Touring Rome: the San Lorenzo district

Where to eat in Rome: guide to nightlife and tips for travelling Rome

Thief steals 600 euros in coins from Trevi Fountain

Eating out in Rome: Isola Felice

Tips for New Year's Eve in Rome

Art from Aquila after the earthquake on show

Rome: Michelangelo Buonarroti, architect, drawn into view with new exhibition

Italy's agricultural minister presents McItaly: the McDonald's Italian burger

Woody Allen's Rome film called "The Wrong Picture"

Rome by night: Roman Forum lights

Day trips from Rome: Tivoli, Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este

Newly discovered Leonardo da Vinci portrait in exhibition

Cheap eats in Rome: do as the Romans do and eat at Quagliaro restaurant

Rome: Museo Carlo Bilotti – Aranciera of Villa Borghese

Barbara Lamuraglia, the Red Cross nurse who caught the eye of Silvio Berlusconi

Pictures from Italy: parking in Rome

Where to eat in Rome: do as the Romans do at restaurant "Anni Cinquanta"

Pope John Paul II beatification: what the media says

Spring in Italy: exploring Castelli Romani

The world's most disappointing tourist attractions: the Spanish Steps in Rome

King Abdullah & Queen Rania's State Visit to Italy

Palazzo Madama, house of the Italian Senate

Roman summer: events in Rome for summer 2010