BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
I must confess that I often pass by Piazza Navona and when I am in a hurry, I often take for granted this magnificent piazza which attracts tourists from all four corners of the world. Occasionally, I would eat my packed lunch sitting on the bench in the Piazza while enjoying the surroundings and watching ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Attractions
Uffizi on IPod
April 16, 2010
If you are planning a visit to Florence, the Uffizi Gallery has now digital tours of 33 masterpieces which you can download from iTunes for FREE until April 26th [Read more…] Read More »
Ancient complex found in Crotone
April 16, 2010
Every time there are infrastructure developments in Italy, construction is usually delayed by the discovery of archaeological sites. The most recent case is in Crotone where they discovered a luxury building in probably built 2000 years ago. [Read more…] 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 »
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 »