In the year 1538, Michelangelo began construction of Piazza del Campidoglio. This Piazza is known as one of the most important contributions of history to urban planning. Michelangelo started the project only a few years after moving to Rome from
In the year 298 AD, construction began on the biggest and most illustrious of all Roman bath houses. The grand baths were named after Emperor Diocletian but originally commissioned by Emperor Maximian. Upon completion in the year 306, the baths
The Palatine hill in many views is the birth place of Roma. Legend says the two baby brothers Romulus and Remus were found here by a she wolf and nursed them to health. Later the boys were found by
Gregory’s, a New York style Jazz nightclub, launched 10 years ago in the heart of Rome city center can lead you to a great experience! This nightspot is renowned for its excellent Soul, Jazz and Swing music and
The Colosseum originally known as Amphitheatrum Flavium and today called Colosseo in Italian. This is one of the most famous man made structures in the world and the jewel of Roman architecture and engineering. In the year 72AD the Romans
Rome is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. We all know the greats (Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello) are more than just Ninja Turtles. The genius and ingenuity these artisans portrayed (and the few mentioned are only the most famous) is
The Piper was known as the Studio 54 of clubs here in Rome. The space is underground and provides for a great live music venue. The most iconic club of Rome was founded in 1965. Many legendary performances have gone
27 October – 20 November 2011 I stopped in early this evening to the Macro Testaccio for the Marco Tamburro exhibition. Tamburro’s show entitled “Life Live” is curated by Luca Di Beatrice. This was my first time to the Museum
Piperno is an institution in Rome situated in the Jewish Ghetto within a lovely little piazza, in Via Monte de Cenci. This restaurant is the sacred temple of traditional roman cuisine. Their main speciality are the fried artichokes or “carciofi
After having explored the majority of the main attractions in Rome’s historical center, I decided to go and discover the city’s characteristic Trastevere area. Just across the Ponte Sisto, I was immediately greeted by a beautiful fountain, with a set
From Parioli to Prati, in the span of a half hour walking distance you can admire three creations of three different world famous Architects. Auditorium The Auditorium Parco della Musica, in Parioli, was designed by the architect Renzo Piano, and
