This post was last updated on February 24th, 2023 at 02:05 pmOne of the most impressive buildings in Rome that always remains imprinted in the memory of tourists is Castel Sant’Angelo, which is mistakenly called “Castle of the Angels“, the correct translation is “Castle of the Holy Angel”. The number of visitors has increased dramatically…
Shopping in Rome: where to go, what to buy, and what to watch out for!
I recently received an email from a girl who thanked me very much for the blog, telling me that it helped her a lot but she would like to know – of course – where to go shopping in Rome. Rome is one of the top European shopping destinations, there are endless shops, and the…
Vatican: tickets, opening hours and free entry
This post was last updated on April 12th, 2023 at 09:44 amWHERE IS THE VATICAN? The Vatican is located in Rome. Yes, it’s not another city far away from Rome—the Vatican is just a few meters away from the other sights of Rome and can be reached with the metro. Although it is an independent…
Pantheon: photos, history and useful information
This post was last updated on January 6th, 2023 at 04:30 pmThe Pantheon is one of the most beautiful and charming tourist attractions in Rome. It is a 2000-year-old temple dedicated to all the gods: it is so well-preserved that it is still considered to be one of the most important architectural buildings in the…
Visiting Anzio, an easy day trip from Rome
This post was last updated on October 28th, 2022 at 09:21 amOne of my goals for 2018 was to make more one day trips from Rome. Even though the best places around Rome can only be seen by car, there are quite a few destinations that can be reached by train. Anzio in Italy is one…
Porta Portese: Rome’s best vintage flea market
This post was last updated on January 12th, 2022 at 08:42 amNot everybody will be happy with a visit to Porta Portese. If it’s your first time in Rome, you will probably visit the famous Colosseum, the Vatican, and Fontana di Trevi. You probably will not be interested in visiting a flea market, and I…
