BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
A friend is here in Rome this summer and wanted to visit Castel Sant’Angelo. I have never been there before and was game to visit it with him. I decided to see if we could get a guide to show us around the place. The reason is because in the past I felt it would ... Read More »
Category Archives: Rome Attractions
Top 5 Things To Do In Rome
March 9, 2011
A friend is coming over to Rome and asked if they would have enough time to see Rome in 3 days. I told them that you would need a week to really see Rome! This isn’t the first time I have had friends visiting Rome for a short trip and then heading to other cities ... Read More »
Via dei Coronari, Rome
January 23, 2011
Last weekend, we headed to the center of Rome to look for a piece of furniture for the new house. My sister-in-law mentioned that she saw a antique Chinese shop on Via dei Coronari. As we went with the car, it took forever for us to find parking along Lungotevere and fortunately, when we did, ... Read More »
A few days in Rome, Italy
June 13, 2010
Recently, many friends and family have expressed an interest in visiting Rome and Italy. I already have my ‘guest room’ booked for a week at the end of August and September. I believe there will be few more bookings coming our way. No, I am not a travel agent nor do I have a bed ... Read More »
A quiet Piazza Venezia?
May 14, 2010
All roads in Rome seem to lead to the Piazza Venezia which had been the hub of the city’s road network since 1881. So, it’s always a not a surprise when you see traffic stuck in every direction around Piazza Venezia. However,if you are an early bird and head out before the crowd hits, you ... Read More »
The Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
April 30, 2010
Located in a valley between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill, the Roman Forum is one of the foremost archaeological sites in the world. Long before the first millennium, the forum was the center of political and cultural life for the Roman Empire. In the forum, you will come across dozens of temples, arches and other ... Read More »
Honest mistake or not?
April 29, 2010
This evening on my way to a yoga studio near Piazza Navona, I decided to step into the Museo di Roma which is located at Piazza San Pantaleo, 10. Once you step in there, you are treated to beautiful sculptures on display and I thought it would make for an interesting visit. I walked to ... Read More »
The Musei Capitolini
April 29, 2010
The Musei Capitolini are located in the Palazzo Nuovo and the Palazzo dei Conservatori, both on the Piazza del Campidoglio but on opposite sides. They make an excellent introduction to Greek and Roman ancient history with their limited but relevant number of sculptures. On the north side, the Palazzo Nuovo designed by Michelangelo is considered ... Read More »
The smallest of Rome’s seven hills
April 27, 2010
The Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) is the smallest of Rome’s seven hills and it was the religious and political center of the city since its inception 2500 years ago. The lovely Piazza Del Campidoglio was primarily the design of Michelangelo and dates back to the Renaissance. It sits majestically above the nearby Forum and was once ... Read More »
Arch of Constantine in the shadows
April 22, 2010
Many people visit the Colosseum, but few take the time to take a look at the Arch of Constantine which sits quietly beside the Colosseum. It is definitely in the shadow compared to many of Rome’s attractions. I’ve always wondered if it were in a different location, the Arch of Constantine would definitely standout on ... Read More »