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Marcellus Theatre in Rome and its history
Set among the ruins of the Theater of Marcellus, one of the oldest buildings of ancient Rome,
St. Sabina in Rome and the orange tree that San Domenico planted
The Roman church of Santa Sabina, built in the 5th century on the tomb of the Saint,
The Trajan’s Column risked being dismantled and taken to Paris
The Trajan’s Column is a monument erected almost two thousand years ago in Rome to celebrate the
In Naples there is a church that closely resembles the Roman basilica of St. Peter
The Capodimonte church is defined by the Neapolitans as “a little San Pietro” The basilica was built
Shaving a beard for the first time in ancient Rome sanctioned the transition from adolescence to adulthood
Cutting the beard for the first time is still an important moment for boys today, a significant
The Pantheon was the most visited monument in Italy
Before Covid in Rome the Pantheon was the most visited monument in Italy The Pantheon located in
The Ancient Romans and Public Toilet
The ancient Romans did toilet in public and reused their own urine and feces Strange but true,
What is the highest point in Rome?
This is the Terrace of the Zodiac The highest point in Rome located 139 meters high Monte
Which is the oldest standing Roman building?
Leaving behind the Basilica of Santa Maria di Cosmedin and crossing the road, you can enjoy the
The Baths of Caracalla were a gigantic sports center of ancient Rome
Rich in marble, frescoes and mosaics, the Baths of Caracalla were a gigantic sports center, with hot
What does the Latin acronym SPQR mean?
What does the Latin acronym SPQR mean? How many times have you happened to see this writing?
Sensational discovery in Rome: found a second Mona Lisa which could be by Leonardo Da Vinci
In a deposit in Montecitorio, seat of the Chamber of Deputies, a painting was found very similar
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
In Rome there’re 2500 public fountains. The famous “nasoni”
Rome has always been the city with the most public fountains scattered throughout its territory They are
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
Everyone knows Julius Caesar, but few know why this very important figure of ancient Rome was really
Michelangelo’s Pietà Vaticana, between history and curiosity
Roman monuments: Michelangelo’s Pietà Vaticana, between history and curiosity The Pietà di San Pietro
The obelisk of St. Peter’s Square
Did you know the obelisk of St Peter’s Square arrived from Egypt on a ship loaded with
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
Spaghetti carbonara, a classic of Roman cuisine
It is one of the most loved dishes by the Romans (but not only), a timeless dish