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St. Peter’s Square and the Circus of Nero
Did you know? In imperial times, in Rome, where there is St Peter’s Square, the Circus of
Which is the oldest church in Rome?
Two churches on contend for the title of oldest churches in the capital: Santa Prisca and Santa
The oldest Fountain in Rome
Did you know? The oldest fountain in Rome, still working, is the one located in front of
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
Everyone knows Julius Caesar, but few know why this very important figure of ancient Rome was really
The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona
The fountain located in Piazza Navona, called the Four Rivers, is one of the most beautiful and
The Pantheon has been a Christian church for more than 1400 years
During the Early Middle Ages the Pantheon was transformed from a pagan temple to a Christian church
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A legend about love is also linked to the Trevi Fountain
It is said that until recently, girls used to make their boyfriends drink the water from the
Roman monuments: the Circus Maximus in Rome, the largest stadium in history
The Circus Maximus of Rome (or rather what remains) is the largest stadium in history, the largest
The Tiber Island in ancient times was used for quarantines
The Tiber Island in ancient times was used for quarantines It’s hard to be more isolated than
In the Roman amphitheaters also female gladiators fought
In the Roman amphitheaters also female gladiators fought Gladiators weren’t just men There is evidence that testifies
What happened to the marbles that decorated the Colosseum?
Did you know? What happened to the marbles that decorated the Colosseum? The Colosseum is one of
The Colosseum was covered by a giant awning that weighed 24 tons and was operated by 1000 expert sailors
The velarium was a masterful work of engineering Its positioning, extremely complicated, was carried out by very
What are the names of the famous seven hills of Rome?
At school, since elementary school we have heard about the seven hills of Rome They were fundamental
The terrible story of the marble head in Piazza Navona
In a Roman palace in Piazza Navona, precisely at number 34, it is possible to see a
What happened in gladiator fights?
Who really were the gladiators and what really happened in the Colosseum in Rome and in the
Rome two thousand years ago had two million inhabitants
Rome in the imperial age, in its moment of maximum splendor, was the
Roman monuments: the marvelous Trinità dei Monti stairway in Piazza di Spagna or Spanish Steps
Roman monuments: the wonderful steps of Trinità dei Monti in
The perfect espresso in Rome. Andiamo!
It’s no secret that Italians are proud of their coffee Dark, and strong, you can’t walk far in any
7 things Romans hate when eating
Different places you visit, different customs you’ll find Wherever we go, we’re Italians The way we talk, the way we