Rome

Pompeii is an ancient city close to Naples in the Campania region of Italy and is an ideal day trip from Rome. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it buried Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other villas under 4 to 6 meters (13 to 20 feet) of volcanic ash and pumice. Though the city is now … Read more

Pompeii, only 22 km (14 miles) southeast of Naples, is ideal for a day trip.  See some of Italy’s most exquisite frescoes at Villa dei Misteri, or travel back to the Amphitheatre, one of the world’s best-preserved and busiest open-air Roman arenas. It just takes 40 minutes to go by train from Naples to Pompeii, … Read more

The silent city of Pompeii is a time capsule of Roman life, frozen in the ashes of volcanic destruction. The tourist’s journey through Pompeii begins at one of its three entrances: Porta Marina, Piazza Anfiteatro, or Piazza Esedra. Each gateway possesses a unique character and heritage, encapsulating this once-vibrant city’s history, culture, and soul. In … Read more

The Colosseum attracts more than 7 million tourists annually, but not everybody can explore what’s beneath the Roman monument.  If you want to know what went on behind the scenes of the attraction, you need to tour its two underground levels.  Underground levels are rarely explored for many reasons, which is why they are memorable … Read more

The Colosseum is Rome’s most popular attraction, and the Trevi Fountain is the most famous worldwide.  No wonder tourists holidaying in Rome are keen to explore these attractions. The fact that the two Roman city’s highlights are only 1.6 km (1 mile) apart helps the tourists plan them for the same day.  This article covers … Read more

A guided tour of Pompeii can enhance your experience by providing a mix of historical context, practical assistance, and interesting anecdotes. A self-guided tour also has its advantages. This article lists the best-guided tours and helps you decide whether to book the costlier guided tour or buy a cheaper self-guided Pompeii ticket. Top Guided Tours … Read more

There are two ways to see the Colosseum at night: walk around the attraction or book a night tour and enter. More than 99% of the tourists visit the attraction during the day, and the rest fight (not Gladiator style, of course!) for the limited night tour tickets. That’s how rare a night tour ticket … Read more

Catacombs are underground passageways used as a place of burial by Pagans, Christians, and Jews. They also had relics of martyrs and saints, so the early Christians also used these underground sites for worship.  The Catacombs in Rome were in use from the second century to the fifth century. The word catacomb comes from the … Read more

Built in the 7th century BC, Mamertine Prison is Rome’s oldest prison.  Known as the Tullianum during ancient times, it is also called the Tullianum Carcer. It is a small, dark, and cramped place that held enemies of Rome, such as captured Kings, conspirators, and even Saints Peter and Paul, before the State executed them. … Read more

The Pantheon in Rome is almost 2000 years old, making it the oldest building still in use today.  Pantheon is derived from the ancient Greek words ‘Pan’ (all) and Theos (God) and was used to worship all Gods.  The attraction is renowned for its remarkable architecture, particularly its dome, an engineering marvel of its time, … Read more

The Gladiator School in Rome is a modern reproduction of the Castrum (Roman military defense camp) and has a Gladiator Training Camp and a Gladiator Museum.  At this attraction, managed by Gruppo Storico Romano (Historic Roman Group), visitors can learn about Imperial Rome’s gladiator games and its history. Gladiator Schools were training centers in ancient … Read more

Leonardo da Vinci is one of Italy’s most ingenious minds, and many museums are dedicated to the painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist.  The Leonardo Da Vinci Experience in Rome offers the best exposure – it is the only Da Vinci museum with 50-plus certified inventions and approved reproductions of his stunning paintings. This article shares … Read more

For centuries, the Catacombs of San Sebastian have attracted pilgrims and tourists. They are the world’s first underground burial site. The San Sebastian experience consists of the catacombs where Saint San Sebastian was buried in 350, and the Basilica built above it in the early 4th century.  Initially, it was called Ad Catacumbas, a name … Read more

The Catacombs of Callixtus were the official cemetery of the Church of Rome in the 3rd century AD, and today, they are the most important Roman Catacombs. St Callixtus Catacombs on the Appian Way is the final resting place of half a million Christians, including 16 Popes.  The underground burial place gets its name from … Read more

Experience the unbelievable as you explore the fascinating world of illusions at the Museum of Illusions in Rome. Enter the fascinating realm of illusions, which will astonish you while deceiving your senses and thoroughly perplex you while simultaneously educating you. The Museum offers a setting appropriate for social and enjoyable excursions into the fascinating realm … Read more

The Vatican has owned Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace (also known as Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo) since 1596. The Palace has been the pope’s summer home and getaway destination for centuries.  It is approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Rome and overlooks Lake Albano. The beautiful gardens were opened for public viewing in 2014, … Read more

The Catacombs of Priscilla is a vast underground complex of tombs and burial chambers on the Via Salaria in Rome, Italy. The catacombs are named after Priscilla, the wife of the consul Manius Acilius Glabrio, who was buried there in the 2nd century AD. The catacombs are believed to have been used from the 2nd … Read more