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Rome at Christmas: all you need to know for a perfect Christmas in Rome [2025 Update]
All you need to know about visiting Rome at Christmas? Best things to do in Rome at Christmas, top tours, closures and festive days you need to know about Rome is always stunning, but Rome at Christmas is magical. When the festive season dusts its ancient walls with lights and cheer, the often prickly personality of this multifaceted city softens and acquires an air of joyful elegance that lifts the spirits of inhabitants and tourists alike. Growing up in Rome I witnessed often the transition from a dull winter day to the light-filled days of Christmas and even now that I am very much not a kid anymore, I still…
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Fun facts about Rome for kids that will make its history come to life
A carefully curated collection of interesting facts about Rome, to learn about the city from home or while visiting! Fun facts about Rome for kids and curious adults alike!
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Fun facts about the Roman Colosseum for kids and curious adults
Interesting and fun facts about the Roman Colosseum for kids and curious adults
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Where to stay in Rome with kids: best areas, hotels and apartments
The best places to stay in Rome with family. Best family hotels in Rome and best Rome apartments for families visiting Rome, in all the most child friendly areas of Rome
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3 days in Rome: best things to see, best tours and itinerary idea you’ll love [2025 Update]
Detailed 3 day Rome itinerary with stop at Rome main sites and more. The Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon and much more: this is all you can see with 3 days in Rome
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12 Free things to do in Rome you’ll love [2025 Update]
An insider guide to the best things you can do in Rome for free. Discover all the monuments, museums and hidden gems you can see in the Eternal city without breaking the bank. - 2019 update
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Quartiere Coppedè, Rome’s fairytale neighborhood
Quartiere Coppedè is a little-known area of Rome. It is a treat for architecture lovers and people looking for a different side of Rome, away from the crowds
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Visiting Rome with kids: all you need to know
All you need to know to plan the perfect visit to Rome with kids. Discover the best things to do in Rome with children, the best family hotels in Rome and how to tackle the Eternal city with family in this comprehensive Rome guide by a local mom.
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One day in Rome: perfect itinerary through the heart of the city
How much of Rome can you see in one day? What Rome attractions can be visited on the same day and what is the best itinerary to follow? Find our best itinerary to see Rome in one day in this article by a local. Good walking shoes essential! Romans say ‘A lifetime is not enough to know Rome’ and, Roman that I am, I agree. There is just so much to see in Rome, so many layers of history, beauty and so much going on in this very busy city, that you can live here all your life and still not even scratch the surface of her many secrets. However, I…
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How to plan a trip to Rome: Rome tips tricks and insights for a perfect first visit
Comprehensive practical travel guide to Rome. Rome tips and tricks, must see attractions and insights from a local to help you plan your first trip to Rome. Planning a first trip to Rome can be a daunting task. Even if you already know what you want to see and not-to-miss attractions, how to actually go about creating an itinerary and how to negotiate a city notoriously big and chaotic can be a bit of a stress. If you add to this the voices on the web about pickpockets and poor English Italians are known to speak, it will come as no surprise that Rome is often debate in travel groups…
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Rome itinerary: 4 days to see the best of the Eternal City
4 day Rome itinerary to see Rome must see, taste the best Rome food and explore off the beaten path areas for a truly authentic and unforgettable Rome experience. Rome is a world. A world of beauty, art and food that casts a spell on most visitors, who leave the city starry eyed and in love with its dusty charm. Rome is also a messy world, a living and breathing city with traffic, workers and more tourists than its famous cobbled streets can take. Because of this, if you are going to Rome for 4 days, you may want to plan ahead: this is what I hope I can help…
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How to visit Ostia Antica from Rome and why you should not miss it
One of the most beautiful ancient sites near Rome and a real treat for history lovers is the ancient town of Ostia Antica. Located just outside of Rome city centre, Ostia Antica is the ancient port of Rome and now has two areas worth visiting: the archaeological park and the ‘borgo‘. This is one of my favorite places in the whole of Italy and one that is really easy to visit from Rome. Here, ancient cobbled roads stretch along rows of pine trees, mosaics embellish the remains of historical dwellings and Roman statues bear witness to the busy life this port city used to be home to. In this post,…
