Shopping in Rome

Rome, The Eternal City, is known for its magnificent archaeological sites, wonderful Italian food and its hip neighbourhoods. But Rome is also a fantastic city to shop ‘til drop. Milan might be known as the Italian capital of fashion but Rome has everything a traveller needs for a wonderful shopping trip, surrounded by charm, romance and history.

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Top 5 Dishes of Rome

Welcome to Rome and its wonders! Through Rome, you can walk miles and miles and you will always find something new to visit or simply admire. But as the car needs fuel to run, our body needs delicious and nutritive food to enjoy the Eternal City. And what's best than do it with this top 5 dishes? Come and discover the gastronomic wonders of Rome!

Top 5 Must See Monuments of Historic Rome

You can’t visit Rome without stumbling across its ancient history, with images of Gladiators fighting in the Coliseum, worshippers at the Pantheon or the gentry roaming the Palatino immersing yourself in the experience is easy.

Spanish Steps, Rome – Rome’s famous stairway

Connecting the bustling Piazza di Spagna with the striking Trinite dei Monti Church, Rome’s Spanish Steps are an attraction not to be missed whilst visiting this remarkable city. Regarded as one of the area’s busiest meeting places, the impressive stairway attracts visitors from all over the world.

Ro(a)ming in San Lorenzo

Although being located very close to the ancient heart of Rome (the Central Station marks the district’s south-western border), the picturesque neighborhood of San Lorenzo seems as a bit of an outsider on the map of the city. Its carefree appearance surprises with delightful charm and the elements of urban decoration make it a paradise for students, artists and all other kinds of free spirits. The positive vibes resound throughout the whole district and the characteristic traces of shabby chic paint a picture of freedom and joy that make easily up for what the surroundings may lack in terms of neatness. It is also where you will find dozens of inviting bars, pubs, cafés and clubs themed with eclecticism and open-mindedness. To put it in a nutshell, San Lorenzo is the spot to roam in Rome after dark and below you will find a short walkthrough through the most notable places to visit there.

The Rome Market Guide – Roma, città dei mercati!

A trip to the local market can be one of the best Roman experiences for visitors and tourists. Local markets are one of the greatest ways to connect to the local culture and observe and experience the everyday life of local residents. But it’s important that you join in the action – not just walk around and observe. Talk to the vendors, ask for the names of those fruits and vegetables you’ve never seen before. Buy some local artichokes and compliment the vendor on his produce! Get to know the city AND its people!

Rome Museums – The perfect way to discover Rome’s past and present

Brimming with fascinating history, impressive architecture and a wealth of art and culture, Rome is a city that is just waiting to be explored. The city’s fabulous collection of numerous museums, which range from the impressive National Rome Museum to the fantastic National Gallery of Modern Art, allows visitors the opportunity to explore Rome’s effortless blend of the past and the present day.

San Giovanni in Laterano – The Mother of All Churches

Housing over 900 churches, Italy’s enriching capital boasts enough holy establishments to last you a lifetime, making deft itinerary choices something of a headache. However, visitors desiring an introduction to Rome’s notorious religious wealth should certainly not miss the most influential sanctuary of all, San Giovanni in Laterano; the Catholic Cathedral of the diocese of Rome.

A night out in the Eternal City

The grandeur and splendor of ancient architecture is only one face of Rome – the other is that of eternal fun, as expected of the Eternal City. While it is said the New York is the city that never sleeps, you can easily come back to that with a statement that Rome is a party that never ends. What makes Rome stand out in terms of nightlife in general is that the clubs don’t get going until well after midnight, so it should come as no wonder that parties can last much up to the late morning/early afternoon hours. This is a natural consequence of the usually long (if not longish) ‘before parties’ in the form of a dinner, where all the important decisions are made – where to go, where to park, who to call, etc. For an outsider this all might appear a bit odd and go on for, like, forever, but the Italians seem not to rush when it comes to good time – they know how to enjoy it, so when in Rome, do as the Romans do, and let the walkthrough below help you choose where you want to do it.

Castel Sant’Angelo – Angels and Demons

A must see for military and history enthusiasts and especially for fans of Dan Brown or even Assassin’s Creed, the monumental Castel Sant’Angelo towers above the Tiber River in Rome’s ancient core, offering visitors a fascinating insight into the capital’s opulent heritage.

Otherwise known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian in reference to its original function, this cylindrical landmark has enjoyed a rich and colourful past spanning almost 2,000 years and still remains an integral and worthwhile attraction amidst a city bursting with treasures.