Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
A Must See in Rome: San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, one of four papal basilicas, where each of the popes dating back to Saint Peter is awarded a circular mosaic portrait around the internal walls of the basilica.
Libraries in Rome
Libraries in Rome: Vatican Library, Angelica Library, Vallicelliana Library and other historic libraries in Rome.
Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
A Must See in Rome: Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars (Museo e Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini) e the Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins (Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini)
Michele von Büren (RvB Arts)
Meet one of the brightest sparks in Rome’s contemporary art scene! We’re tickled to bring you an interview with Michele von Büren, multi-talented owner…
Interview with Michael Herzfeld
Interview with Michael Herzfeld, author of “Evicted from Eternity: The Restructuring of Modern Rome”
Helmut Newton Exhibit
Gracing the walls of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni of Rome are nearly two hundred images by legendary photographer Helmut Newton (1920-2004). The exhibition takes its name from the first three volumes he published: White Women (1976), Sleepless Nights (1979) and Big Nudes (1981).
Rome Revealed by Book
Books for Italophiles: review of the book The Revealed Rome Handbook: by Amanda Ruggeri
Getting Sick in Rome
Here is some information on what to do in case you get sick in Rome. Late night pharmacies in Rome. English Speaking Doctors in Rome.
Monti, Rome’s Centre of Eternity/Modernity
Books for Italophiles: review of the book Evicted from Eternity by Michael Herzford of Harvard University.
Lights, Alberi, Action! Christmas in Rome
Welcome to the silly season. If you’ve been wandering around the centro storico lately you’ll have noticed Rome lighting up like one big bauble…