BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
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 »
Tag Archives: Attractions
Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaning
May 5, 2010
Who hasn’t heard about famed Leaning Tower of Pisa? When I was planning a road trip from Rome to Provence (France), I decided to stop in Pisa precisely to see this well-known attraction. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is surely of Italy’s most well-known architectural landmarks and is just one of the important sights you’ll ... 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 »
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 »
A quick glimpse of Rome, Italy
April 25, 2010
Sure, Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can no doubt make a day, or days, out of it. The Eternal City remains unrivaled when it comes to the sheer aesthetic supremacy of its antique structures and its impressive, widely-venerated history. It doesn’t come as a surprise that Rome claimed the #2 spot on ... 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 »
What a sight – Piazza di Spagna
April 20, 2010
While browsing through Rome this beautiful afternoon, I happened to pass by Piazza di Spagna and what a lovely sight it was. This piazza is definitely a lively space in the city center and has clearly been a meeting place for centuries with the early baroque fountain, the Fontana della Barcaccis (Fountain of the Ugly ... Read More »
Rome’s most famous fountain
April 20, 2010
Rome’s famous Trevi fountain has been astounding visitors for centuries, including Charles Dickens who described it as a ‘silvery sight to the eye and ear’. Indeed the amount of gushing water it produces makes it heard before it is seen. The fountain is always crowded with visitors and I can assure you of this. The ... Read More »
Thanks to red onions, I discovered Tropea
April 19, 2010
One day a friend of mine from Calabria was telling me how beautiful the beaches are in that region and she mentioned Tropea. I told her it’s strange how she brought up Tropea because it’s the second that day I’ve heard about Tropea and I had never heard about it previously. Just that morning in ... Read More »