With grand green spaces, Villa Borghese is the perfect spot to stroll.
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Oct
Oct
You know that little lake in Villa Borghese? You know- the adorable one? It’s called the Laghetto, and it is a perfect spot for picnics. It is probably my favorite picnic spot in all of Rome, because I am sentimental and it is also my first picnic spot in Rome. Four years ago, new to the […]
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Oct
Oct
A once-in-lifetime chance to take a tour of Villa Aurora from a princess and to see a Caravaggio fresco.
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Jan
Jan
One of my favorite art museums in Rome has long been Galleria Borghese. My first trip took awhile because the museum is so popular that you MUST book tickets in advance to be granted two hours of admission to wander the decorated halls. While it takes a tiny bit of planning to visit, I always […]
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Nov
Nov
One of Rome’s best classical collections hosts modern exhibits of fashion and art.
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Apr
Apr
If you come to Rome you will likely quickly notice its pine trees. The trees slightly resemble something that Dr. Seuss would have dreamed up, with tall and skinny trunks supporting widespread canopies of needles high in the air. These are the stone pines of Rome, sometimes also called umbrella pines or parasol pines for […]
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Apr
Apr
Imagine walking among the ruins and urban buzz of Rome only to hear a parrot, then see the bright flash of its wings. Parrots in Rome are more common than you might think. However, these tropical-looking birds in Rome are actually brilliant green parakeets. Most are rose-ringed parakeets, to be precise. With so many parks, […]
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Aug
Aug
This is exactly the time of year in Rome when everyone who is left in the city starts dreaming of leisurely dips in a crystal clear pool. Rome hotels with pools aren’t super common. It has a lot to do with the restrictions on space within the historic city center. If a pool is a […]