Rome Guides

  • Rome For Literary Lovers

    “Oh Rome! my country! city of the soul!” – Lord Byron. Rome has been inspiring people to put pen to paper for millennia. As well as producing its own homegrown talent, the Eternal City has also attracted writers, poets, and other creative types from around the world. Here, we take a look at some of…

  • Best Areas to Stay in Rome by Neighborhood

    There is no city like Rome. With over 20 historic rioni (neighborhoods) to visit, explore, and stay in, choosing where to call your home away from home is much more than finding a prime spot next to Piazza Navona. Each neighborhood has its own charm, feeling, and tradeoffs, which is why we’ve narrowed down the…

  • A Day In Trastevere, Rome’s Bohemian Neighborhood

    With its ivy-laden streets, local trattorias, and lively atmosphere, Trastevere is one of Rome’s most picturesque – and coveted – neighborhoods. Though Trastevere, which means “across the Tiber”, is popular with tourists, it’s an area of the city that is still filled with local institutions making it an essential place to explore during your vacation. …

  • Streets of Rome: Via del Governo Vecchio

    The street Via del Governo Vecchio connects Piazza dell’Orologio, whose name comes from the clock placed on the tower of the Filippini convent built by Borromini, to Piazza del Pasquino, one of the famous ‘talking statues’ of Rome. Via del Governo Vecchio is a characteristic and atmospheric street just a few steps away from Piazza Navona…

  • Hidden Gems: Passetto del Biscione

    There is always something to do, see, and discover in Rome. There are places, hidden gems in Rome, that preserve a rare beauty, which tell stories related to the history of the city and that often remain mostly unknown.     An example is the Passetto del Biscione, a sort of mini gallery just a…

  • Streets of Rome: Via Dei Coronari

    The best way to enjoy Rome and discover all its beautiful and picturesque corners is to get lost in its streets and walk the most hidden alleys.       A few steps from Piazza Navona, but also reachable from Piazza di Ponte Sant’Angelo and from Lungotevere Tor di Nona, Via dei Coronari shows one…