In Rome, as well as in other other cities, a city tour by bus is a good opportunity to get a first overview of the city. The bus departs from Termini (the main station), where you can admire the Baths of Diocletian. Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below From there we drive directly to the […]
Monti in the evening
After a short rest in the hotel, we decided to come back the Piazza della Madonna dei Monti in the evening. The place is lined by two churches and two restaurants. Young people take their time to drink their beer, discuss and get to know each other. Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below In […]
Monti – the Heart of Rome
In the ancient times, Monti was the most densely populated district of Rome. Where you find the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore today, was once the slaves and prostitutes cemetery. Since the 19th century, the Via Cavour cuts the district from Termini Station to the Roman Forum. Aside from the shopping and thoroughfare, the […]
Rome Regola and Mercato di Campo de Fiori
Rome Regola is traditionally an artisan district and lies on the left bank of the Tiber between Ponte Garibaldi and Ponte Mazzini. We come from Trastevere, enter the district over the Ponte Sisto and follow the Via Pettinari. Past the church of the Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini. She was once a pilgrim home. At the […]
Rome – a walk in the center
A walk in the center of Rome does not necessarily lead you to crowded areas. If you use the side roads, you can discover near-deserted streets and picturesque corners. Theater of Marcellus We start our tour at the Theater of Marcellus, which Augustus once dedicated to his deceased nephew and designated successor. Today it serves […]
Mercato di Porta Portese
The Mercato di Porta Portese begins, as the name suggests, at the Porta Portese, a former city gate in Trastevere. It takes place every Sunday from 9:00 to 14:00. With about 4500 stands, the Mercato di Porta Portese is one of the biggest markets in Europe. Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below Along the […]
A walk around Trastevere
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 […]
