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Borghese Gallery

BORGHESE GALLERY, POLITICS, REQUISITIONS AND THE ART OF COLLECTING

The Borghese Gallery is not merely a museum; it is a testament to the power, patronage, and artistic strategies that shaped the collection of one of history’s greatest connoisseurs: Scipione Borghese (1579-1633). As a Cardinal and nephew of Pope Paul V, Scipione was a central figure in 17th-century Rome, and his rise as a collector […]

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Vatican Museums - Pigna

VATICAN MUSEUMS, DANTE AND THE BRONZE PINECONE

Did you know that one of the most iconic objects in the Vatican Museums, the enormous Bronze Pinecone that gives the Cortile della Pigna (Pinecone Courtyard) its name, has a direct and profound link to the highest level of Italian literature? This majestic bronze sculpture, almost 4 meters tall and likely dating back to the […]

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Pantheon

THE PANTHEON, THE HISTORY OF THE “DONKEY’S EARS”

Nowadays, few people know that the iconic beauty of the Pantheon, with its majestic pronaos and clean facade, was compromised for centuries. Looking at old prints reveals a surprising truth: the building once sported a pair of clumsy side bell towers, popularly known as the “Donkey’s Ears” (Orecchie d’Asino).These additions were not original but dated […]

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Colosseum Arena

THE COLOSSEUM, THE ACCESS FROM THE GLADIATOR’S ARENA!

Prepare for an emotion that goes far beyond a simple visit: our Private Tours offer you the honor of accessing the Colosseum through its most authentic soul, the Arena Floor. This is not a shortcut, but a true historical and cultural passage that completely transforms the experience. Crossing the exclusive entrance, the one once reserved […]

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Castel Sant'Angelo

CASTEL SANT’ANGELO, TALES OF GHOSTS AND SPIRITS

Suspended between sky and river, Ponte Sant’Angelo sleeps by day and whispers by night.Its angel statues stand watch in silence,but beneath their gaze of stone flow memories of blood and regret. Each year, as September fades into autumn,a woman dressed in white crosses the bridge in silence.In her hands, she carries her own severed head,and […]

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Papal Grottos - St. Peter's Basilica

ST. PETER’S BASILICA, THE SECRETS OF THE PAPAL GROTTOS

Beneath the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica lies a silent realm of memory and faith: the Papal Grottos.A place where time gathers in layers, and every stone tells a story of Christianity’s long journey. These grottos — a vast underground corridor between today’s basilica and the ancient Constantinian one (4th century) — house the tombs […]

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THE COLOSSEUM, THE NEWLY OPENED “COMMODUS’ PASSAGE”

Extraordinary news for history and Colosseum enthusiasts! Just a few days ago, our partner Archaeological Park of the Colosseum opened the so-called “Commodus’ Passage” to the public for the very first time. This underground corridor remained hidden for centuries, reserved solely for the elite of the Roman Empire.Imagine being able to walk about 40 metres […]

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St. Peter's Basilica Dome

ST. PETER’S BASILICA, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOME

St. Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the greatest achievements in architecture — but behind its beauty lies a century of ambition, conflict, and creativity. It all began in 1506, when Pope Julius II ordered the demolition of the old Constantinian basilica to make way for something far more majestic. Donato Bramante was the first […]

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Arch of Titus

ROMAN FORUM, THE MAGNIFICENT ARCH OF TITUS

Stand where history was made! Located where the Roman Forum meets the Palatine Hill, the Arch of Titus is more than just a magnificent single-arch gateway—it was a dramatic entrance to the Imperial Palaces. 1️⃣ The Inscription Tells the Tale: Look up at the Arch’s attic (on the Colosseum side) and you’ll find the original […]

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Coppedè District

COPPEDÈ DISTRICT, 100 YEARS OF THE MOST MYSTERIOUS PART OF ROME

From September 26 to 28, Rome celebrates a century of one of its most mysterious and fascinating places: the Coppedè District. Three days of celebrations — including exhibitions, talks, vintage car parades, and guided tours — to honor a true masterpiece of visionary architecture. But what makes this district so captivating? Originally designed to house […]

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