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Top 5 bridges Rome. This article describes the most beautiful bridges in Rome. The Tiber River has played an important role in the history of Rome. Legend has it that the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus were put in a basket and then placed in the Tiber. At various points in Rome bridges cross […]

The Via Appia Antica in Rome looks back on 2300 years of history. At the Via Appia Antica in Rome you will find several catacombs, which you can visit during your stay in Rome. Today, there is a spacious regional park around the old street. This well-known Roman antique street is like an open-air museum […]

In this article you will find important tips and information about the Catacombs of Rome. When speaking of the Catacombs, one usually thinks of the catacombs on Via Appia Antica in the south of Rome. But there are a lot more catacombs in Rome. Some of them were only discovered recently. There are five catacombs […]

Top 10 Rome Churches: Visit the 10 most beautiful churches in Rome. Which are the most beautiful churches in Rome? Walking through Rome you will pass many beautiful churches in Rome. Rome has more than 900 churches to offer – too many to visit them all. In this article you will find out which churches […]

The Galleria Borghese in Rome was set up as a museum in the 17th century by the family Borghese inside their villa Borghese. It houses famous works of the artists Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Agnolo Bronzino, Antonio Canova, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Perugino, Lorenzo Lotto, Antonello da Messina, Cranach, Annibale Carracci, Pieter Paul Rubens, Bellini and Tiziano. This Roman museum […]

If you spend All Saints’ Day in Rome, it is useful to know about the opening times of museums, sights and shops in the Italian capital. All Saints’ Day, the 1st of November, is an important holiday in Rome which is why some monuments, shops and attractions might be closed. In this article you will […]

Top 10 museums Rome. In this article you will find out about the 10 best museums in Rome, their opening hours, admission fees and where to find them. Rome has accumulated immense treasures in its three-thousand-year history, first as the center of the Roman Empire and then as the center of Christianity. Not surprising, therefore, that […]

Are you looking for a bike tour through Rome? When visiting Rome, you can rent a bike and discover Rome by bike. This is a good way to discover the city and to get to the close-by Regional Park Appia Antica. Different companies offer bike rental as well as guided bike tours through Rome. To […]

You can find useful tips and information about the Trevi Fountain in this article. The Trevi Fountain in Rome is the biggest and most famous fountain in Rome. In ‘La dolce vita’ Anita Eckberg lured Marcello Mastroianni into the fountain and thus became immortal. Today it is strongly prohibited to step into the Trevi Fountain, you […]

Looking for tips on what to do in Rome at Christmas? You can find useful information about the opening hours of attractions, museums, restaurants and shops in Rome at Christmas as well as decorations and Christmas trees in Rome in this article. You will also find out more about the most beautiful Christmas markets in […]

This article gives you tips and information on admission, tickets and opening hours of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, including numerous pictures! St Peter’s Church in Rome is one of four Roman Papal Basilicas. With up to 20 million visitors annually, St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the 10 most visited attractions in the world. That’s […]

Hop on hop off Rome. As in many other cities, a hop-on hop-off tour by bus is a great thing to do in Rome. In this article I will tell you which companies offer Rome bus tours, which routes they drive along and whether a hop-on hop-off bus tour through Rome is worth it. Hop-on […]

Piazza Navona Rome. This piazza is one of the Rome’s most famous squares, having its origins in ancient times. Having a look at the square’s shape, one can imagine the magnitude of the sports arena that used to stand on this very spot. You can find more information and facts about the famous Piazza Navona […]

You will find useful tips and information for your visit to the Spanish Steps in Rome in this article. The Spanish Steps in Rome are famous all over the world and one of the most popular sights in Rome. At the same time they are probably the most impressive steps in the Italian capital. Spanish Steps […]

You can find everything you need to know about the Roman Forum in Rome in this article, including opening hours, tickets and how to get there! The Roman Forum in Rome: Important tips and information for your visit to the Roman Forum In 1788 Carl Frederik von Fredenheim and his team of archaeologists discovered an amazing […]

The Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Rome. Emperor Hadrian gave the order to build the Hadrian’s Mausoleum, a tomb for his family and himself on a burial ground outside of the antique Rome. A bit further west on the Vatican Hill is supposed to be the tomb of […]

Taxis Rome. If you plan on using a taxi in Rome, you should not miss reading this article. Here you will find information on taking a taxi in Rome, prices, how to use them and alternatives to taxis in Rome. Taking a taxi in Rome: Tips and information on taxis in Rome Taking a taxi […]

The opening hours of the Vatican in Rome can not be quickly explained in one sentence, as the Vatican in Rome is composed of St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Gardens. Each of these Rome attractions has its own opening hours, which I will introduce to […]

Prices & tickets Vatican Rome: Entrance fees to St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square and Vatican Museums. A visit to the Vatican is very popular with tourists in Rome. If you want to prepare well for your holiday in Rome, you should inform yourself in advance about the current admission prices for the Vatican in […]