I remember the last time I went to Baffetto 2 – it was 2011, it was terrible, and I swore to never go again. Whenever I was in the Campo de’ Fiori area, I studiously avoided the corner pizzeria, so I didn’t notice right away when Luciano Cucina Italiana moved in and transformed the space. […]
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Apr
Apr
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-part devotion to remember the day of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In Rome, the Stations of the Cross are also known as the Via Crucis and are a central part of the celebrations for the Easter holiday. Every year on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), the […]
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Apr
Apr
Updated: April 2024 Tazza d’Oro near the Pantheon has always had a special place in my coffee-loving heart. In addition to the incredible location, the old school coffee bar makes a mean granita di caffe. Tazza d’Oro (Golden Cup) opened in a building next to the Pantheon in 1946. More than a simple coffee bar, […]
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Apr
Apr
Spring in Rome is pure magic. Yes, there can be a bit of rain, but the new season brings longer, sunnier days and happier moods to the Romans who are ready to finally put their puffy jackets away for a few months. The season is one of holidays – from Rome’s birthday to the widely […]
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Apr
Apr
Updated October 2023 I have been to Pompeii several times, and I always manage to forget how large it is. Once you step inside, you realize that it really is the ruins of an entire ancient city. With Vesuvius looming in the background (now heavily monitored by scientists), you can imagine the level of eruption […]
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Apr
Apr
April 1st is celebrated by pranksters in many countries as April Fools Day and even Italy has its own version of April Fools known as Pesce d’Aprile. In other words, instead of April Fools, Italy has April Fish. Jokes and pranks are common in Italy but one in particular is classic and explains why the […]
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Mar
Mar
From now until the first weekend of April, you have a chance to admire beautiful cherry blossom trees in full bloom, right here in Rome! All you need to do is make a short trip out to the city’s EUR neighborhood. This happens only once a year for about two weeks, so make sure you […]
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Mar
In the heart of Rome’s Vittoria district, which lies just beyond Prati, there is a small restaurant tucked in the alleyway. Outside its glass doors are two blackboards with menu items that are hard to find anywhere else in the Eternal City: Taiwanese potstickers, grilled pork buns, guabao (pork belly burgers). Inside, there’s a minimalist […]