Epiphany in Italy

befana

The epiphany in the cristian church celebrates the three kings who arrived in Bethlehem and donated some gifts to Jesus.  In Italy on the 6th of January we celebrate also the Befana, an old wrinkled woman who carries sweets to children.  Probably the two events are connected, in fact the name Befana is coming from […]

Top 10 Vatican Museums

Vatican museums

Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel is full of amazing frescoes. The side walls are decorated with frescoes by Perugino, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, Botticelli and were commissioned by the Pope Sixtus 4th. On the ceiling the famous creation by Michelangelo was realized in only 4 years. On the northern wall there is the stunning Last Judgement also […]

Info tickets & Eintrittskarte Kolosseum

Colosseum

Die offiziellen Eintrittskarten für das Kolosseum gelten auch für das Forum Romanum und den Palatin. Auf dem Palatin befinden sich die Ruinen der Kaiserpaläste, während sich im Forum Romanum die Ruinen der wichtigsten administrativen, religiösen und finanziellen Gebäude befinden. Der Preis beträgt 16 Euro für Erwachsene, 2 Euro für Studenten (mit gültigem Studentenausweis) im Alter […]

Best Markets Rome

Market

Best Markets in Rome If you want to experience the local culture in Rome, make sure to visit the neighborhood markets and try some authentic products. Each district in Rome has its own market where you can meet genuine locals. The seasonal products are mostly sourced from the province of Rome or the Lazio region. […]

Free things that you MUST Do and SEE in Rome.

Pantheon

Free things that you MUST Do and SEE in Rome They say that the best things in life are free, and this holds true for Rome, where priceless experiences await. Here is a list of free or almost free activities and sights in Rome. Feel free to conduct further research on these recommendations Free (or […]

Rom für den kleinen Geldbeutel – 2019

Where to eat in Rome on a budget. Good food at affordable prices for all the palates. It’s not easy to find great italian authentic food with good prices, this is a 2019 travel guide to Rome for budget travel. If you want someone to show you around the best places to eat in Rome, […]

The Best Shopping in Rome

The best shopping in Rome When in Rome, you can easily find good shopping destinations. This is our list 1 – Via del Corso (inside the historical centre of the city) This long shopping street is definitely Roman’s favorite. It connects Piazza Venezia dominated by the huge and white Altar of the motherland (or Vittoriano) […]

What to do in Siena, Top 10 must

Baccotours

Siena was an Etruscan Hilltown and then became a Roman colony. The legend tells it was founded by Senio and Ascanio, sons of Remus. For this reason the shewolf and the two twin brothers remind that of the founding of Rome with Romolus and Remus. It reached its flourishing Time on the 13th and  14th […]