Rome is known for its fascination with water and its beautiful fountains and baths were places where people of ancient Rome used to socialise and relax in. However, it’s rare to find a communal bath of the size as the Baths of Diocletian. Rightfully called the biggest imperial bath complex; the Diocletian baths could hold… Read the full article
Italy Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
The land with the most stunning diversity of landscape woos tourists by its potent combination of wine, food, architecture and haute couture. Come to Italy and you will know what good living really is… a trip to the local grocers will expose you to the most beautifully groomed people.
The land of Versace and Gucci and Fendi has also spawned talents like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The cultural super power will excite architects by its fine castles, town squares and buildings inspired by the Renaissance period and the Baroque, Neo-classicist and Novecento art forms while music lovers will be fascinated by the superlative opera and orchestra performances.
Pizzas and pasta and spaghetti and lasagne…Italian food will fill up your heart and tummy. The country with all its decadent charm is best explored after you know what to look for inside. Here you will get to know about the best attractions, best vineyards, best shopping hubs, best cities and basically the best of everything about Italy.
The classical beauty of Tuscany, the glamour of Milam, the romance of Venice, the history of Sicily and the sea splendour of Puglia will tempt you but that’s not all about Italy…as you will discover here.
The intensively researched guide will take you beyond the usual tourist destinations to reveal the true Italian spirits… the charming countryside, the majestic river villas and the little known Italian delicacies that you won’t get anywhere else in the world.
Here is a great place to start: About Italy and its tourism
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National Roman Museum: What To See & Do
Many first-timers to Rome have this misconception that the National Museum of Rome is at a single location. However, like the Vatican Museums, the National Museum of Rome now spreads over 4 buildings (at separate locations) and is actually a collection of museums. The 4 museums are Crypta Balbi, Baths of Diocletian, Palazzo Altemps and… Read the full article
Crypta Balbi Rome: What To See & Do
The Crypta Balbi actually occupies an entire city block and this includes the ruins of a royal building, an excavation site and a museum that details how Rome has changed ever since the age of the emperors. Originally it was a large courtyard annexed to a theatre and now it’s home to a 3 floored… Read the full article
Top Luxury Hotels In Rome You Need To Know
When it comes to luxury hotels in Rome, there are two basic categories. Niche boutique hotels that are either converted villas or label hotels owned by fashion brands. On the other end of the spectrum are big chain luxury hotels that are large elite and part of a global network. Rome is compact and tightly… Read the full article
Roman Food Culture
Rome being Italy’s capital has been quicker to evolve and adapt but there still are deep rooted notions about what’s right and what’s wrong in terms of food timings, combinations, manners etc. The pizza culture runs rampant in Rome and everything from the simple margherita to the capriccioso to Neapolitan pizza is found in abundance at… Read the full article
Best Rome Restaurants: Cheap, Mid-Range & Fine Dining
One of the most important tourist destinations in the world, Rome has a selection of enviable restaurants and a booming food culture. However, seeing how fastidious the Italians are about their food it’s best to know a little about the Roman food culture before you decide to dive into any of the culinary gems detailed… Read the full article
Top Cheap Hotels In Rome You Need To Know
The populous, tourist heavy historical Rome is one of the best global destinations, and the rather compact city has responded well by sprouting numerous hotels, hostels and apartment rentals all across the city and its outskirts. The fertile beautiful Lazio region and the proximity of other wonderful spots like Naples and Florence means that Rome… Read the full article
Top Attractions Of Rome You Don’t Want To Miss
Colosseum Built between 72 AD and 80 AD under the watchful eyes of the Flavian dynasty; the Colosseum was an attempt to return some of the precious public utilities to the Romans and to restore the damage done by the cruel reign of the infamous king Nero. The biggest amphitheatre in the world the Colosseum… Read the full article
Magnificent Fountains Of Rome
When you go on your Roman holiday, the presence of a beautiful fountain at every notable point in the city will surely pique your curiosity. Rome has fountains… an incredible number of them and most of them feature work by prominent artists and sculptors. The ancient Romans believed that water was a gift from Gods… Read the full article
Villa Farnesina: Stunning Renaissance Architecture & Frescos
One of the most beautiful pieces of ancient renaissance architecture in Rome; the Villa Farnesina rightfully claims its place amongst the city’s top attractions. Built in a startlingly unconventional style it has a central block, two wings and two floors unlike traditional Palazzos. Almost all the best artists of the reigning renaissance era had worked… Read the full article
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