There is really so much to do in Rome that I sometimes have trouble prioritizing even though I live here. However, I knew that it was ridiculous that I had never been to the top of the Palatine Hill. The Palatine Hill is above the Roman Forum and you can visit with the same ticket […]
Category Archives: Rome
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Apr
Apr
Regardless of your faith, you really do need to visit the Vatican at least once. The museums are filled with treasures that stretch from ancient times to modern masterpieces. But one way to ruin a beautiful experience is to waste it by waiting in line, and that is exactly what might happen if show up at […]
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Apr
Apr
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
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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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
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
I visit a lot of hotels in Rome, but I rarely stay overnight since I live here. But last summer when we really just needed a break from our poorly air-conditioned apartment, we crashed a friend’s booking and stayed two nights at the Roma Luxus Hotel in Monti. The hotel is fairly new by Rome […]