Tag Archives: things to know

8 Interesting Facts about the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Posted on by
Reply

Located in the Trevi district in Rome, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most beautiful and famous fountains in the city and in the world. The fountain, made for the most part of Travertino stone, was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini, after the death of the first designer. It was inaugurated in 1762 by Pope Clement XIII.

No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Learn some interesting facts about the fountain before going to admire it!

Continue reading →

5 of the most important works of Michelangelo in Rome (and 4 of them can be seen for free!).

Posted on by
Reply

Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. He was a sculptor, a painter, an architect and a poet of the High Renaissance, and undoubtedly a great genius. His contemporaries admired him so much for his style and his temper, that they often called him “il Divino” (the divine one). Continue reading →

Top 7 best museums in Rome

Posted on by
Reply

Rome is full of attractions, many places to see and artworks everywhere, churches, squares, fountains, ruins, most of the times in a few days tour. Museums are rich of statues, paintings, frescoes, archeological objects that can be extremely interesting: they contain everything from ancient sculptures to modern art, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Continue reading →

10 interesting facts about the Colosseum

Posted on by
1
Want to learn more about the iconic symbol of the Eternal City? If you are going to visit Rome, you can’t miss the Colosseum: it will be even more interesting if you know about its history and how it was made or was used. The Colosseum is part of our Ancient Rome Tour: let our expert guide lead you through the wonders of over 2000 years of history and amaze you with enchanting explanations! And you won’t have to bother about tickets…

Continue reading →

When to go to Rome: what’s the weather like and how to choose the best period.

Posted on by
Reply

There is no bad time to visit the Eternal City: every season has its bests and the weather is ideal for sightseeing. As one of the major art cities in Italy, Rome attracts visitors year-round. The most popular times to visit are Spring and Fall, when the weather isn’t quite so warm or cold. However you have to choose what is the best period for you basing on your needs: consider weather (temperature and rain), budget, and events you are eventually interest in (Easter or Carnival, for example), when planning your vacation to Rome. Continue reading →

The 8 Best Piazzas (and fountains) in Rome

Posted on by
Reply

Squares in Italy are centre of life: Italians go in piazza for meeting each other, for special events or for the daily “happy hour”. Many of Rome’s squares have fountains with endless springing water. Here the 8 most famous and beautiful squares in Rome.
If you want to arrange a tour of the best squares of Rome, let us know your wishes and you’ll never forget your experience! Continue reading →