Going to see Rome’s most famous attraction just became a little bit more expensive. As of November 1, 2019, Colosseum tickets cost about 30% more. The base ticket has increased from €12 to €16, whether you buy these ahead of time or choose to wait in line on the day of your visit to purchase […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Nov
Nov
Rome is a fabulous place to be if you want to eat Roman food. Really, we have the best. But finding the ingredients needed to whip up a non-Italian meal can be a little bit trickier. Even if you plan to cook Roman food down to the bones, you will still need to season it. […]
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Nov
Nov
October is known as something of a second summer in Rome, but November is when autumn truly arrives. The days are shorter, the nights come earlier, and rain seems to always be in the forecast. But that’s not to say it isn’t a great time to be in Rome. The crowds seem to disappear and […]
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Oct
Oct
When it comes to gelato in Rome – I fall solidly into the modern camp. I am completely enamored with the contemporary makers who treat gelato like an art. That being said, there are some old school masters that absolutely know a thing or two about frozen treats. One of the most iconic is Fassi. […]
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Oct
Oct
A new program launched in Rome in August has been enthusiastically embraced by the public. The recycling initiative accepts plastic bottles in exchange for free ATAC public transportation tickets, which are good on the city’s buses and metros. Commuters can bring their plastic bottles to three metro stations to use specially designated machines to earn […]
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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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Sep
Sep
To many visitors, One of Testaccio’s most unexpected landmarks is the ex Mattatoio – the old slaughterhouse. But this hulking, half-abandoned urban relics is exactly why Testaccio exists. The mattatoio was inaugurated in 1890, replacing the slaughterhouse that was located in Piazza del Popolo. As the population of Rome grew, it simply wasn’t prudent to […]
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Sep
Sep
I moved to Rome in September of 2010, so the month has long had a special place in my heart. Though there are thunderstorms in the forecast for the first few days, it is usually one of the best months to come to Rome. It is also the time of the rientro, when the city […]