BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
The Shrould of Turin which was last restored in 2002 is now on display in the city’s cathedral for seven weeks. A couple of million people will be expected to view sacred relic. Read More »
Attractions in Rome: Pantheon – Grandeur of ancient Rome
April 12, 2010
One of the top attractions in Rome, the Pantheon is one of the most complex and beautiful buildings in the world and truly captures the grandeur of ancient Rome magnificently. Positioned in a perfect setting, the magnificent Pantheon faces Piazza della Rotunda with a central fountain and steps supporting the small obelisk from the Temple ... Read More »
Colosseum in Rome
April 12, 2010
‘Did you see the Colosseum in Rome?’ I mean seriously, if you told your friends or family that you went to Rome, Italy this would probably be the first thing they ask. In my opinion, no visit to Rome is complete without stopping at the Colosseum. Read More »
Pastiera: A closely guarded Italian dessert recipe
April 10, 2010
Pastiera is an Italian dessert which originates from Naples. As my husband’s family is from Naples, I was fortunate enough to be given this closely guarded Italian dessert recipe which has been passed on from generation to generation. Although many pastiera recipes include candied fruits, our family recipe omits this. A few say it’s not ... Read More »
Easter religious celebrations in Rome Italy
April 10, 2010
If you have read my other post about Easter in Rome, I had mentioned this religious celebration here in Italy is now more associated with chocolate eggs, colomba and lamb. However, as you can see from the two videos below, there are many people who still participate in the religious celebrations held on Good Friday ... Read More »
Fettucine with Zucchine and Speck
April 8, 2010
Here’s an easy recipe that you can easily make at home. In Rome, I am fortunate that I can buy fresh pasta from the many shops which make them. If you aren’t keen on making fresh pasta at home, you can usually buy them in packages at the supermarket or alternatively you can just use ... Read More »
Pasquetta in Rome
April 8, 2010
“Pasquetta” when literally translated into English means ‘Small Easter”. It is the holiday after Easter Sunday and many people here in Rome take the opportunity to leave the city for a day trip. Often, friends would get together for a picnic and take advantage of the arrival of Spring. People always hope for good weather ... Read More »
Venice says no to fiberglass gondolas
April 8, 2010
Thank goodness the authorities in Venice have rejected the idea of a fiberglass gondola. The idea proposed by a company from Brindisi in order to reduce costs is outrageous considering that the wooden gondola is a symbol of Venice. Read More »
Ara Pacis wall alteration OK’d
April 8, 2010
The Ara Pacis has in recent years been a controversial monument. The current mayor of Rome has agreed with the architect Richard Meier to make some changes such as demolishing part of the external wall in order to have a view of the Tiber on one side and a church on the other. Read More »
Easter in Rome Italy
April 4, 2010
Easter celebrations here in Rome started a month ago with supermarkets selling a wide variety of chocolate Easter eggs and a typical Italian cake called colomba. Although Easter is a religious festival, the commercialization of Easter in Italy has resulted in many children associating Easter with chocolate eggs. However, the religious celebrations in Rome kicked ... Read More »