All over the Mediterranean world, people are out strolling in the early evening in a ritual known in Italy as the passeggiata. Rome’s passeggiata is
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Some of ancient Rome’s most famous statues and art are housed in the two palaces (Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo) that flank the equestrian
For a thousand years, Rome ruled the known world, and the political, religious, and social center of this vast empire was a 5-acre patch of
When we think of ancient Rome, we think of Caesars, gladiators, lions and early Christians, thumbs-up, thumbs-down… and of the Colosseum, Rome’s most enduring monument.
Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria – This church, originally a poor Carmelite church, was slathered with Baroque richness in the 17th century. It houses
The National Museum’s main branch, at Palazzo Massimo, houses the greatest collection of ancient Roman art anywhere. Think of this museum as a walk back
This plush museum, filling a cardinal’s mansion in the park, offers one of Europe’s most sumptuous art experiences. You’ll enjoy a collection of world class
Ah… Rome. Our last stop on this fantastic adventure! Rome is a city of magnificent ancient ruins – but it’s also a city of intimate
Where we slept: We stayed at the Villa Rosa. Room 34. It decorates its 12 spacious rooms plus one apartment with – you guessed it
After Rome fell, the town of Amalfi was one of the first to trade goods – coffee, carpets, and paper – between Europe and points