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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May
May
Let me be honest—May is when Rome hits its stride. The tourist crush of summer hasn’t kicked in yet, the days are long, and the city feels like it’s quietly showing off. After almost 15 years of living here, I can tell you this is one of the best months to experience Rome—not just see […]
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Jul
Jul
I see Rome making slightly more of an effort post-pandemic to be a city for the people. There are bike lanes appearing sporadically and plenty of pedestrianized areas of the center. With the upcoming Jubilee year, and the millions of pilgrims it will bring, there are also some new pedestrian passageways in the works. However, […]
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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 […]