Articles about Rome

Top 10 food markets in Rome Top 10 food markets in Rome Rome has numerous markets selling fresh, locally-produced food. Some are open daily, some only at weekends. Below is a list of ten of the best markets, in various areas of the city. Biomercato alla Città dell’Altra Economia The BioMercato farmer’s market is held at […]

Rome 12th most visited city in world Rome 12th most visited city in world 9.6 million international tourists expected to visit Rome in 2017. Rome ranks in 12th place on the 2017 Top 100 City Destinations survey. The data is provided by statistics compiled by market researcher Euromonitor International.The Italian capital is predicted to draw 9.6 million international

10 FACTS ABOUT THE PANTHEON 1. The Pantheon in the historic centre of Rome was built by Emperor Hadrian between 119-128 AD. Before that, two buildings had existed on the same site but both burned to the ground leaving little trace, one in 80 AD and the second in 110 AD. Historians estimate that the

Guide to Rome’s Underground sites Rome has a myriad of underground sites in the centre and in the suburbs, from catacombs and church crypts to ancient Roman villas and pagan temples.Most of these sites are not open to the public on a regular basis, either because they are too dangerous or because it is not

Ancient Roman tombs found near football stadium in Rome Ancient Roman tombs found near football stadium in Rome Archeologists have uncovered two ancient Roman burial sites behind a major contemporary sports facility. The Olympic Stadium, home of rival football outfits Roma and Lazio, has always been a cemetery of dreams for both clubs. Now archeologists

Multi-religious marathon for peace in Rome Multi-religious marathon for peace in Rome.City and Vatican co-organise Rome Half Marathon Via Pacis.The Rome Half Marathon Via Pacis, schedued for 17 September, is described as the first multi-religious half marathon for peace. Peace, integration, solidarity. These are the fundamentals that inspired the “Rome Half Marathon VIA PACIS”. Event

Italy launches nationwide free WiFi App The Italian government has launched an app which will allow residents and tourists to connect to wifi across the country using a single log-in. Finally users will be able to connect instantly to a nationwide network of wifi hotspots. In railway stations, hotels and public institutions. For example –

Our 10 essential apps for visiting rome will help have an even more pleasant vacation! Sort out everything from taxis to public transport to toilets with the best free phone apps to help you get the most out of a trip to Rome with 10 essential free phone apps for a visit to Rome. Lengthy guidebooks

HOW TO SURVIVE AN ITALIAN SUMMER What could be better than a summer spent in Italy? Strolling down quaint streets and piazzas with a creamy gelato in hand. Soaking up the sun as you lie on a deckchair on the sands of Capri or Sicily; it sounds like a dream – to the uninitiated. Long-term

Fiumicino displays ancient statues until December. Archaeology at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. Ancient statues of Apollo, Aphrodite and the river god Tiber have gone on display in the international departures area of Rome’s Fiumicino airport. Thanks to a collaboration between the airport and the nearby Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica. Between now and December passengers taking international