The Vatican Museums are one of Rome’s top attractions (even though Vatican City is technically its own country and therefore not in Rome). But this popularity means that the museums can be claustrophobically crowded so ticking the Sistine Chapel off your bucket list may feel like joining a herd of cattle. The solution? Visit the Vatican […]
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Jun
Jun
There are few things I hate more than a bad meal. It is such a tragic waste of time, money and food. So if you are traveling to Italy for the first time, or even if you LIVE here, you probably want to be sure to avoid tourist traps whenever possible. Tourist traps abound in […]
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Jun
Jun
Italy has only been a country for about 150 years, and before that was a series of independent city-states. When it was first united in 1861, its head of government was king Vittorio Emanuele II di Savoia. Less than 100 years later, the Italian monarchy came to an end and Italy’s June 2nd holiday celebrates […]
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Jun
Jun
Oh, hello summer. So nice of you to finally bring the sun with you! And in addition to great weather, there are also some pret-ty special events in Rome in June. It is certainly high season in Rome (and here’s what to you can expect when you visit Rome), but the busy time tends to translate […]
Rome, Things to Do in Rome
Free Rome Museums and Monuments the First Sunday of the Month (Domenica al Museo)
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May
May
Update 2024: After some confusion and cancellations over the past years, Domenica al Museo is officially back! The Rome free Sunday is on every month and works as detailed below. The first Sunday of every month, cultural sites run by the state are totally free in Rome. That means that once a month, you have […]
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May
May
Millions of people visit the Vatican (St. Peter’s and the Vatican Museums) every year. And yes, some are turned away because of what they are wearing! Even though it is a major tourist attraction for people of all backgrounds, Vatican City is also a major holy site in the Catholic religion. As such, it is […]
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May
May
I am a big fan of rooftop bars in Rome, so I was on a mission to find a great rooftop in Venice on our recent trip. The city has a well-deserved reputation for being touristy, but it is such a unique destination with its canals and waterside palazzi that I can never resist a […]
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May
May
Galleria Sciarra is a painted palazzo that is hidden in plain sight near the Trevi Fountain.