What to see – Galleria Borghese – Top 10

Baccotours

Paolina Borghese is a masterpiece by Canova. Paolina was Napoleon’s sister and was married with the prince Camillo Borghese. She is depicted laying down as the Goddess Venus with the apple in the hand. It was a big scandal that she posed naked  Apollo and Dafne by Bernini. It belonged to the personal collection of […]

Big house Colosseum – Rent apartment Rome

Colosseum Baccotours

The location was fantastic! Despite a check-in misunderstanding, the owner was pleasant and helpful. She was very understanding towards our night time flight, allowing us to leave our bags in the apartment till late afternoon which gave us another day to admire what we were leaving behind. Her suggestion to arrange a taxi shuttle for […]

Guesthouse San Giovanni – Rent apartment Rome

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San Giovanni Guesthouse is located in Via Licia just outside the ancient city walls. In the area you can find very good restaurants and local markets which are visited not only by tourists but also by local people. The best experience you can have in this area is to meet local people, which is very difficult to […]

Little house Testaccio – Apartments Rome

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Testaccio is one of the few authentic Roman districts in Rome. The City Centre is full of tourists and it is difficult to find a real roman Restaurant. In the lively district of Testaccio you can find one of the best markets of Rome, amazing restaurants and many clubs open until late during night. The little […]

Guesthouse in the Vatican Area – Apartments Rome

Rome

Vatican Guesthouse is located in the Vatican Area just a few steps from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. It is a modern furnished Guesthouse with 4 double rooms. The Area is very nice, full of restaurants and bars with only 5 minutes walk to the Metro station Ottaviano. You have private bathroom and a […]

Top 10 Monster Park of Bomarzo

Bomarzo

The Monster Park of Bomarzo is a fascinating park decorated with grotesque statues made in the 16th century by the Manierist artist Pirro Ligorio. The park was commissioned by the prince Vicino Orsini and dedicated to his wife, Giulia “la Bella” Farnese, who was also the mistress of the famous Pope Borgia. The park is […]

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 Colosseum

Colosseum

The official tickets for the Colosseum are valid also for the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. On the Palatine Hill there are the ruins of the Emperial palaces whereas in the Roman Forum there are the ruins of the most important administrative, religious and financial buildings.  The price is 18 euros for adults, 4 […]

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. […]