
Via Piccolomini is a street of Rome, close to the Gianicolo Hill, in a higher position than the rest of the city able to offer a wonderful view of Saint Peter’s Dome. This street hides a specific architectural aspect that produces a particular optical effect: Going along the street, when moving closer to the Dome, […]
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In the Aventino Hill, there is a square that hides the secret of the city: Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, where it is possible to see an ancient door, the entrance of the Villa del Priorato di Malta. If you peak trough the keyhole of this door you can discover an incredible view: Saint Peter’s […]
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The Church of Saint Ignazio is situated in Rome between Via del Corso and Piazza del Pantheon. This Church is unique and amazing because its dome was not built for structural and economic issues. To overcome the inconvenience and not leave the Church unfinished, in 1685 Andrea Pozzo created a special fresco using a three-dimensional […]
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If while walking around our city you get thirsty, feel free to drink water from the Nasoni! These particular fountains that are spread all over Rome bring drinkable water to everyone.
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The worldwide famous monument known as the Pantheon has a particular aspect to it. It has a big hole in the middle of its dome. With the rainy season the question comes up: does in rain in the Pantheon? It partly does!
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When you are in Rome, don’t just look at the art in front of you or over you. Look also down. You will meet the Sanpietrini, some small stone blocks, made from an extrusive rock typical of the volcanic areas around Rome. They decorate the beautiful streets of Rome. Their name derives from the fact […]
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It’s not generally known that Rome is the city in the world with the largest number of bells! In Italy the bell tolls mark the times of the day, especially during festivities, not causing bother to the common people of course: a religious arrangement says the bells can’t play before 7 am. St.Peter’s Basilica has […]
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