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Female Travel & Lifestyle Blog
Rome is a city I know very well after living there for years, and there is always something new to discover. Start with the classics: explore the Colosseum, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, visit the Pantheon, and plan your visit to the Vatican Museums in advance.
Beyond the main attractions, discover a different side of the city at the Porta Portese vintage flea market, go shopping in Rome, or escape the crowds with an easy day trip to Anzio. Before you arrive, check my Rome Metro guide for tickets, maps and practical tips for getting around the city.
Here you’ll find my Rome travel guides covering attractions, tickets, transport, shopping, food, day trips and practical tips to help you plan your trip.
Piazza Navona: quick information Is Piazza Navona worth visiting? Absolutely. Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most beautiful squares and an essential stop during a first visit to the city. Unlike the Colosseum or the Vatican Museums, it does not require tickets, reservations or a complicated schedule. You can simply walk into the square and …
Carbonara is one of the traditional and classic dishes of Roman cuisine. It is a humble recipe made with only a few ingredients, but the cooking technique makes all the difference. The authentic Roman version combines eggs, guanciale, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It does not contain cream—the creamy sauce is created by mixing the …
Whether we are referring to the Spanish Steps or the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti, they are essentially the same thing: the beautiful steps located above Piazza di Spagna. They got their name from the Spanish Embassy that used to be there. Spanish Steps Rome: quick information Are the Spanish Steps worth visiting? Yes. The …
Catacombs of St. Callixtus: quick information Are the Catacombs of St. Callixtus worth visiting? Yes, but I would not place them above the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums or the Pantheon for someone spending only one or 2 days in Rome. The Catacombs of St. Callixtus are a good choice if you have already visited the …
Nowadays, you can find very affordable flights to Rome. However, when planning to visit some tourist attractions, you might end up spending a considerable amount of money. The entrance fee for the Colosseum is 16€, tickets to access the Vatican Museums cost 17€, and even accommodations can be quite expensive. The good news is that …
WHERE IS THE COLOSSEUM? The first sight one wants to see when arriving in Rome is, of course, the Colosseum. Built around 80 AD, it was a real architectural achievement for its time. Visitors in Rome can easily reach it as the blue line of Metro B has a stop right outside, and yes, the …
FIUMICINO AIRPORT Officially named Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Fiumicino is the largest airport in Rome for international and domestic flights. DISTANCE FROM FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO ROME The distance from Fiumicino Airport to the historic center of Rome is 35 km. MAP OF FIUMICINO AIRPORT IN ROME You can view an interactive map of …
CIAMPINO AIRPORT Moments ago, you booked tickets with Ryanair to Rome, congratulations! The next steps will naturally be to find accommodation, visit the best sights, and enjoy the world of Rome. Just overcome the first obstacle: Ciampino Airport. The Ciampino Airport is located in the southeast of Rome and is the second airport in Rome …
If you ask how many hills Rome has, you’ll be told seven. Gianicolo is not one of the ancient Seven Hills, although it is often called Rome’s “eighth hill.” Located across the Tiber above Trastevere, Belvedere del Gianicolo offers one of the best panoramic views of Rome. Belvedere del Gianicolo: quick information Is Belvedere del …
Campo de’ Fiori: quick information Is Campo de’ Fiori worth visiting? A little history about the famous square in Rome: it was inaugurated in 1456 in a place that, as the name suggests, used to be a meadow with flowers (Fiori in Italian means flowers). Famous buildings and many important personalities of the area were …
