Rome, the Eternal City

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8 interesting, off-the-beaten-path corners of Rome

Erik TörnerMy country´s capital famously boasts some of the world´s most legendary and inspiring tourist attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. But Rome is also overflowing with millennia worth of riches that get less attention from visitors intent on their “bucket lists”, and exploring these places off the usual tourist track can give you a deeper, more authentic, and more serene experience of the Eternal City – and by the way, avoid the…

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Rome one of '7 Eggstraordinary Easter Spots in Europe'

As the cradle of Christianity, the Old Continent’s history with Easter is millennia old. And though recently it has evolved from a merely religious observance to an secular cultural (even pop cultural) phenomenon, the mix of elaborate religious pageantry and modern developments like bunnies, chicks, and Easter eggs is quite something to experience during Easter week. Here are a half dozen of my favorites: read post

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Visitors to Rome face burgeoning garbage crisis

It's sad to say, but in the Eternal City - never Europe's cleanest to begin with - residents and visitors alike have been for months having to cope with mountains of trash as well as increasingly potholed streets, as Rome's Five-Star party mayor has cluelessly flailed about (tthough to be fair, she is up against generations of corruption in which the Mafia has thoroughly infiltrated municipal trash collection). There have been mass protests, and a month ago Though this Thompson Reuters is from…

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5 extra cool things to do in Rome

Among the various cities I've traveled to in Europe, Rome is my favorite. The sites, history, construction and ancient buildings mark it as interesting reasons for millions of tourists to flock in each season. Being the key city in Italy, Rome is rich for its traditional and cultural ethics. Standing on the banks of Tiber River, its most outstanding aspect for me is its museums and galleries - this city of seven hills speaks out tradition and art. Thousands of Christians gather to attend…

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Riccardo R December 17, 2023 at 10:48am

Well, it´s not Naples, obviously, but if you can´t make it down south, Rome isn´t at all a bad town for getting some great pizza (whether made by locals or "pizzailoli napoletani": https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-pizza-in-rome

The Best Pizza in Rome, From White-Tablecloth Restaurants to Hole-in-the-Wall Spots

From rectangular slices for snacking to thin-crust personal pies, the Italian capital offers a huge range of home-grown pizza styles.
Jordan Simon November 1, 2023 at 11:42am

Now that winter is around the corner, here´s an interesting look at how to enjoy the city during the cold season - the temperatures aren´t too bad, actually, and the tourist hordes are all but gone! https://www.solosophie.com/rome-in-winter/

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Rome in Winter | solosophie

If you are thinking about visiting Rome in winter, you might be wondering whether low temperatures will let you do everything you’ve planned.
David Paul Appell October 2, 2023 at 12:06pm

I was going through some old clips of mine and came acroos this oldie but still tasty, and found the link. We all scream for ice cream! https://nypost.com/2007/07/10/cold-war/

COLD WAR

Gelato is to most American ice cream what silk is to burlap. There’s just no getting around the fact that more than anyone, the Italians know what th…
David Paul Appell September 17, 2023 at 11:07am

The last time I drove in Rome it was so chaotic and hair raising that I swore never again. But after reading this cool account I thought, well, maybe in the right hands... https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/vintage-fiat-car-tour-rome-italy

Tour Rome in a vintage Fiat - Lonely Planet

Alvise di Giulio turned his passion for vintage Fiat Cinquecentos into a sightseeing tour that lends a retro vibe to your typical historic tour of Ro…
Marco Pontuali February 7, 2021 at 1:04pm

Planning a trip to Italy on 2021? Here’s a helpful insight to keep you informed

http://www.pontuali.com/marco/en/blog/564-planning-a-trip-to-italy-...

http://www.pontuali.com/marco/en/blog/564-planning-a-trip-to-italy-on-2021-is-it-safe.html

As we strive to make your trip to Italy stress-free and safe, it is helpful to be up to date with the travel and local health guidelines. We've taken…
BuzzInRome May 14, 2012 at 4:26pm

What’s the Best Carbonara of Rome? Our Top Ten Choices!

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What’s the Best Carbonara of Rome? Our Top Ten Choices! | BuzzInRome

Carbonara is probably the
BuzzInRome April 28, 2012 at 12:30pm

Private Railway Company Connects Rome to Florence, Milan, Naples & Bologna From April 28!

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New Railway Company Connects Rome to Florence, Milan, Naples & Bologna From April 28! | BuzzInRome

Italo, Europe’s first privately owned high-speed train, left this morning Rome for Milan from Tiburtina station marking an historical moment for publ…
BuzzInRome April 13, 2012 at 5:03pm

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Italian Painting Exhibits in Rome: Tintoretto, the Set Designer, and Guercino, the Sky Specialist.…

“The smartest brain the art of painting ever had.” This was the pretty assertive definition of Tintoretto given by Italy’s first art historian, Giorg…
BuzzInRome March 27, 2012 at 7:17pm

Masses, Stations of the Cross & Catholic Celebrations for Easte...

Masses, Stations of the Cross & Catholic Celebrations for Easter in Rome and Surroundings | BuzzInR…

The key Christian holiday of the year is approaching fast and we need to write down some key appointments for those who want to live the religious ex…
Ed Wetschler March 10, 2012 at 8:03pm

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