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A Roman Trail of Piazzas and Obelisks

From the obelisk standing proud in St Peter's Square to the street artists of Piazza Navona, wander the streets of Rome discovering the hidden piazzas and obelisks around every corner.

A Rome Shopping Guide

Whether you are seeking designer dresses or cheap chic, Rome has some of the best places to shop in Italy, whatever your budget. Follow this Top 5 Guide for the best shopping areas in the centre and suburbs.

Caravaggio for Free in Rome

Visitors to Rome are spoilt for choice with the many art galleries filled with masterpieces from Bernini, Michelangelo and Caravaggio to name just a few. And you can find the work of the Renaissance Rebel Caravaggio for free in Italy’s capital ...

Cesanese del Piglio, a traditional Lazio DOCG Wine

Il Cesanese del Piglio is one of Lazio’s best kept secrets. This Italian red wine is produced in the traditional way, found only in Piglio, a mountainous area east of Rome.

Christmas in Rome - Top 5 Things to Do

What better way to spend Christmas than in Rome? From the Midnight Mass in St Peter’s Square, to ice-skating by the river and the Christmas markets, the capital city of Italy is bursting with good cheer during the festive season.

Fiuggi Location Guide

Travel guide for Fiuggi, a medieval spa town in the mountains of Lazio. Practical information about how to get there, what to see and what to buy during your visit to this region of Italy, famous for being the home to the capital city Rome.

Games & Gladiators - A Guide to Rome's Colosseum

The most visited attraction in Italy, the Colosseum is one of the most famous amphitheatres in the world. Home to battles to the death by the revered Roman gladiators, any trip to Rome must include a tour around this ancient monument.

Get Lost in Time at Rome’s Capitoline Museums

You will probably get lost in history as you wander through Rome’s Capitoline Museums. A visit will take you through the history of Italy’s capital and give you including some amazing views of both ancient and modern Rome.

In Search of Chestnuts in the Roman Hills

In the Autumn in Rome and other cities across Italy the smell of chestnuts fills the air. Autumn is the perfect time to head to the hills to collect your own chestnuts which go perfectly with the just released red wines known as ‘novelli’.