It is almost impossible for visitors in Rome, especially those coming for their first time, not to spend half of their time looking up: The city is so much dotted with artistic sites and archeological remains at almost every corner, that it would seem unthinkable to focus on something that is not one of this …
Continue reading Subterranean Rome: a few ideas for sites to check out
Guides in Rome like to define the city an “archaeological lasagna”, and when you stop to list the many sites that allow visitors to explore the underground and enjoy its hidden gems (plus the many which are not accessible or those that haven’t even been discovered yet!) it’s not difficult to understand why. Rome, just …
Continue reading The undergrounds of Saint Clement’s Basilica in Rome
Another period of strict restrictions linked to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic has started all over Italy, in a further attempt to prevent a possible third wave of infections. This time around, my region (Lazio) has also been heavily affected, as we have been “downgraded” to orange zone – which, according to the latest …
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