Villa Farnesina, a Renaissance jewel in Trastevere
Villa Farnesina on via della Lungara in Trastevere is one of the noblest and most harmonious achievements of the Italian Renaissance, built as the residence of the wealthy Sienese banker Agostino Chigi to a design by architect Baldassarre Peruzzi between 1505 and 1520. It was frescoed according to a rich iconographic programme aimed at celebrating […]
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The ‘core’ of the most genuine Rome is on display at the Museo in Trastevere
Located in the heart of Rione XIII, the Museo di Roma in Trastevere is housed in the former monastery of Sant’Egidio, where the Discalced Carmelite nuns lived until the taking of Rome. Once restored in 1976, the building became the seat of the Museum of Folklore and Roman Poets, where materials related to Roman popular […]
At San Pietro in Montorio the Tempietto by Bramante
Founded in the 9th century on the spot where St Peter was believed to have been crucified and rebuilt in the late 15th century, the church owes its name ‘Montorio’ to ‘Mons Aureus’, the name given in the Middle Ages to the Janiculum Hill where it is located. During the siege of Rome by French […]
On the Appia Antica the remains of the villa that celebrated the exploits of Maxentius
The archaeological complex of the Villa of Maxentius stretches between the second and third mile of the Via Appia Antica and consists of three main buildings: the palace, the circus and the dynastic mausoleum, designed to celebrate the Emperor Maxentius, Constantine’s opponent who was defeated at the Battle of Ponte Milvio in 312 AD. The […]
At Palazzo Braschi the Museum of Rome among carriages and sedan chairs
Palazzo Braschi, located in the heart of Renaissance and Baroque Rome, between Piazza Navona and Piazza Campo dei Fiori, is home to the Museum of Rome. Designed by architect Cosimo Morelli, its characteristic architectural element is the monumental staircase, which was also designed by architect Giuseppe Valadier. Many rooms preserve tempera decorations made in the […]
In St. Mary Major mosaics with the first gold from the Americas
The Basilica of St Mary Major, one of the four major basilicas in Rome, stands on the top of the Esquiline Hill and is the only one to have preserved the primitive early Christian structure, albeit enriched by later additions. Profound transformations of the basilica, which until then had retained its substantially medieval appearance, were […]
San Luigi dei Francesi, famous for the works of Caravaggio
San Luigi dei Francesi is the French National Church, founded by Cardinal Giulio dei Medici, the future Pope Clement VII, in 1518 and completed in 1589 by Domenico Fontana, based on a design by Giacomo della Porta. It is located in the Sant’Eustachio district, a few steps from Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, and is […]
Santa Maria in Trastevere, the first Christian church
What is now the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere was probably the first Christian place of worship in Rome. According to tradition, it was built by Pope Calixtus I in the 3rd century and was completed by St Julius I in 340. Rebuilt during the pontificate of Pope Innocent II, it was later decorated […]
Rest with a breathtaking view in the heart of Campo de’ Fiori
Imagine opening your eyes in the morning and having the whole of Rome at your feet. This is what you will experience if you stay at Boutique Hotel Campo de’ Fiori, an intimate and peaceful retreat in the heart of one of the city’s most picturesque districts. The greatest strength of this small, romantic, charming […]
Glamping, the “glamorous camping” at the Vulci Thermal Baths
The new frontier in the world of travel is glamping, luxury camping: facilities where the ‘glamour’ of comfort and design and the ‘camping’ experience come together in a unique experience. This is the concept behind the Terme di Vulci (Vulci Thermal Baths), a widespread resort that allows you to sleep under the stars in luxury […]