Whenever we have visitors, I direct them to stop by Basilica San Clemente after their trip to the Colosseum. It is incredible, I tell them. 2000 years of history in one building. An ornate church from the Middle Ages, built on top of a 4th century church, built on top of a 1st century home/government building/temple, […]
Category Archives: Things to Do in Rome
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Apr
Apr
The Eternal City is full of hidden gems. The problem is, they are not always a secret. Take, for example, the famous keyhole in Rome, Italy: Yep. That is the line. To look through a keyhole on the Aventine Hill. The thing is, it is kind of worth it. It is worth the walk, because […]
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Jan
Jan
For the first year I lived in Rome, something was missing. Of course I had moments of homesickness. I missed my family and my friends. And I finally realized that I also missed my pets. There was no cat cafe in 2010, but soon there was Bacon the cat. Just one cat. (I made do). We have […]
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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 […]
04
Sep
Sep
Senti. (Listen). I need new shoes. Need. I do not mean “need” in the metaphorical “it would be nice to have” sense. I mean I actually for once in my life really need new shoes. In the past six weeks, I have thrown away four pairs, and this is not sustainable. Thankfully, I am back […]
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Aug
Aug
I love Jimmy. I really do. But a girl who doesn’t care about sports can only take so much sports talk. Sometimes you have to get out of the house, away from the TV, and give yourself a good shake on a lazy Sunday. Which is where Centrale Montemartini comes in. This is one of Rome’s […]
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Jul
Jul
The US has three Embassies in Rome. There are ambassadors to Italy, to the Holy See and even to the United Nations. But it’s the French who really know what’s up, and in 1936 they were smart enough to lease Palazzo Farnese to house their Embassy for 99 years, for 1 Euro a year. That […]
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May
May
Pros and cons of living in Rome? Con: Post Office. Pro: Wine. But wine alone can only take you so far, which is why wine pairings are so important. Honestly, though, I don’t know the first thing about pairing wine with food. I know what wine I like, I know what food I like, but […]