It is impossible to talk about food in Italy without talking about pasta. There is dried pasta, and fresh pasta, in hundred of shapes with a range of toppings. So where, exactly do you find the best pasta in Rome? That depends on what pasta dish you want to eat. There are four classic Roman […]
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Jan
Jan
Every year, Italy celebrates 12 official public holidays. These days of rest and celebration range from national days to religious holidays which are widely observed by a majority of the public. During public holidays in Italy, institutions like schools and post offices will be closed. Most private businesses also close on these official national holidays […]
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Nov
Nov
It only takes a few minutes of walking through Garbatella to spot how different this quiet area is from the Roman districts slightly closer to the centro storico. Found three metro stops over from the Colosseum, Garbatella is preparing to celebrate its first centennial, making this destination a very young one by Eternal City standards. […]
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Nov
Nov
With the iconic ruins of the Colosseum, the fallen temples of the Roman Forum and the open oculus of the Pantheon scattered throughout the heart of the center, Rome is essentially a glorious open-air museum. However, some of the best ancient sites are hidden just below the surface or tucked away in the city’s quieter […]
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Sep
Sep
Officially known Rione Monti, Monti prides itself on being Rome’s very first neighborhood because it has existed since ancient times and is listed as Rione I in the city’s list of numbered municipalities. Today, the central district is a mix of bohemian boutiques, contemporary street food spots, trendy bars, and traditional artisan workshops. Bordered on […]
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Aug
Aug
August is not a bad time to visit Rome, despite what some people might tell you. The only things you need to be prepared for are the heat and the closures. Many Italians take most of August off, so a lot of businesses (including restaurants and shops) close for several weeks between early August and […]
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Jul
Jul
I have taken quite a few tours of Rome over the last few years. I have traversed the city on Vespa and donned a hard hat to go underground into Nero’s Domus Aurea – but in eight years I had never taken a bike tour of Rome until a few months ago. What I realized […]
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