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6 Flea Markets in Rome

The best flea markets in Rome to get original, vintage, thrift and second-hand deals.

Rome’s Artist Studios

Down the winding streets of Campo di Fiori, small artist studios are resisting the touristic sway that holds Rome in its grasp. Here is a list of several studio galleries held by warm and seasoned Roman artists of the centro.

The Opera scene in Rome

A Night at the Opera: Rome's Best Venues

Getting around Rome: Public Transportation

Learn to move around the Eternal City like a Native Roman.

World Cleanup Day in Rome – 21 September 2019

On September 21st join 150 countries for the World Cleanup Day, which will see millions of volunteers cleanup trash from cities, lakes, forests and beaches.

Stay safe in Rome: Solo female travel tips

For a woman travelling alone in Rome, safety should be as important as finding the best gelateria. Here are tips on how to stay safe in Rome (but not miss out on the fun)!

Rome at night

Cities amass the infinite bustle of people during the day, but suddenly a trick happens: night arrives; it washes away everything, it destroys that frenzy and time freezes.

The Women of Saint Peter’s Basilica

Here we talk about the three women buried inside the Basilica of St. Peter, namely Matilda of Canossa, Christina of Sweden and Maria Clementina Sobieska.

The new SUPER ticket – a deep dive into the Palatine Hill

For €16, the SUPER ticket includes one entrance to the Roman Forum – Palatine, where seven historical sites can be accessed.

A Stroll through History: Movements in Roman Architecture

The saying goes that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and almost 3000 years after its foundation it is still a work in progress. Here, we make a run down of the most interesting buildings from each architectural movement.