Trastevere, the name means “beyond the Tiber” and describes the location of the district on the west bank of the Tiber. Narrow winding streets and hardly any traffic are the typical features of these quarters that make it particularly attractive for tourists. Archways, blind alleys, residential buildings full of corners form pretty photo motives, of […]
Piazza Navona Band
The Piazza Navona Band takes its name from the square on which it plays regularly. Everyone, who has ever visited this place, has probably encountered the musicians. Piazza Navona belongs to the most beautiful squares in Rome and is the only one which is car-free. Surrounded by Baroque Roman architecture, many cafes and restaurants invite to […]
Hadrian’s Villa
The Hadrian’s Villa or Villa Adriana, as it is called correctly, is about 30 km northeast of Rome near the town of Tivoli. It is the largest and most elaborate palace that a Roman emperor ever build. It served as his summer residence and retirement home. Around 300 AD, Emperor Constantine I had brought art […]
Walking from Nuovo Mercato Esquilino to Colosseum
The Nuovo Mercato Esquilino in Rome is just a short walk from the main train station, Termini. We have heard that this market is more multicultural than the other markets of Rome. Already during the walk through the quarter we notice many Asian stores. Nuovo Mercato Esquilino As we reach the market, we are a […]
Walking from Vatican City to Trevi Fountain
Vatican City The Vatican City is the center of the Roman Catholic world and home of the Pope. The visible sign is the St. Peter’s Basilica, dedicated to the Apostle Peter, who is presumably buried here. The baroque church impress by its dimensions and the huge dome. St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the largest […]
Rome off the beaten path
Off the beaten path, that’s how we wanted to get to know the city of Rome and its inhabitants. So we were particularly excited when Dario Andreucci from Mind the Guide offered us, to experience the city from a different perspective with him. Testaccio Our destination is the district Testaccio which is very popular among […]