Whenever I can, I take my bicycle and off I go! I live just 10 minutes away from the Ancient Appian Way and the Park of the Aqueducts which are my favourite spots for my bike adventures. If you enjoy the idea we could go together: these areas are not too busy with traffic butContinue reading “Cycling adventures”
Category Archives: Itineraries
Museums and other sites
Borghese Gallery: set in one of the largest Rome’s public parks this gallery is really a gem. The palace built in the 17th century by the powerful cardinal Scipione Borghese houses some of the masterpieces of Bernini, Caravaggio, and Raphael. The collection is beautiful and not exhausting at all . Reservation is required. Admission fee.Continue reading “Museums and other sites”
Baroque Rome
A stroll through the major squares of Rome where the 17th and 18th century artists created their masterpieces. Trevi fountain is probably the most famous of the Roman fountains. Built in 18th century by Nicola Salvi is fed by an ancient Roman acqueduct. Do not forget to toss your coin in the water! Spanish steps a very scenographicContinue reading “Baroque Rome”
Christian Rome
Rome has 4 major basilicas: St. Peter, St. Paul outside the Walls, St. John in Lateran and St. Mary Major. They’re all open daily . Free admission. Other important churches: St Clement: a church on three levels. An upper church dating back to 12th century which was built over the previous basilica of the 4th which at his own turnContinue reading “Christian Rome”
The Vatican City
The Vatican is a huge area that comprises the Basilica of Saint Peter’s, the Vatican Museums , the Sistine Chapel, the Gardens , the Necropolis , the Pope’s Palace and other buildings not open to the general public. A basic tour of the Vatican including only the Museums highlights, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s basilica is 3Continue reading “The Vatican City”
