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 […]
The Palatine and the Roman Forum
The Palatine and the Roman Forum, formed the center of ancient Rome. Historical Overview 100,000-year-old settlement traces from the middle Stone Age were found on the Palatine Hill. At first in the 8th century, a village with a surrounding wall was here set up. (753 BC is considered the founding year of Rome). With the […]
Domus Aurea – The Palace of Nero in Rom
The Domus Aurea, the Golden House was built by Emperor Nero, as his palace in the center of Rome. At the time of Nero At the time of Nero, the palace extended from the Palatin up to the Esquilin, a part of the Caelius was also included. In the center, where the Coloseum stands today, […]
Rome Walking Tour
A Rome walking tour is a great way to discover the city. Dario Andreucci, from Mind the Guide, invited us to take a video of his guided Rome Walking Tour. Piazza Navona Together with two couples from Canada, we meet at the Piazza Navona in front of the magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers. Dario […]