I was sitting in front of Santa Maria in Trastevere recently to finish my Fior di Luna gelato con calma. It’s seriously not the worst. From its cosmati floors: To the tip-top of its burnished gold altar. I wanted to revisit the church after reading a short story about a woman’s love affair with a statue […]
Category Archives: Things to Do in Rome
07
Jul
Jul
Art, movies, fashion, food! Here is everything on in Rome this month.
04
Jul
Jul
Explore the market after hours for a taste of ancient Roman cuisine ( + grilled meat, naturally).
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Jun
Jun
I have made it nearly 6 years in Rome without ever having been on a scooter. But the dolce vita allure of skimming through Rome’s traffic on a cherry red Vespa? I’m human. I couldn’t resist forever. When Giovanni pulled up on a gleaming new motorino, I was ready. After a few minutes, I found […]
05
Jun
Jun
Long evenings are stretching into June, even though so far the month seems to be spotted with rain. With summer about to kick into full gear, we are welcoming the sun and all of the events that the long days and warm weather bring. Rome’s river bars will be opening soon (but we are still […]
23
May
May
Rome’s Tiber river twists and turns, and cuts through the city as it damn well pleases.
22
May
May
How to get a rare look inside the palazzi of Rome.
18
May
May
Palazzo Barberini is one of the most overlooked art museums in Rome. The 17th-century palace is incredibly centrally located – just around the corner from the quattro fontane and a few streets over from the Trevi Fountain. I think part of my hesitation was the name of its gallery – Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica. Old art. Plenty […]