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With soaring temperatures this summer there is no place cooler to hide than in the secret world beneath the streets of Rome. Explore the catacombs and crypts of the city’s most significant monuments, and unearth some of Rome’s best-kept treasures. Often overlooked by the nearby Colosseum, the Basilica of San Clemente is a hidden gem that is definit...

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There’s no getting around it: Rome (and the rest of Italy) is absolutely packed this summer. The Colosseum, Vatican, and Spanish Steps are on everyone’s A-list of sights to take in while visiting Italy’s capital, and these iconic attractions are often overrun with tourists even in relatively slow years. This season has been the busiest in the histo...

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Rome was a militarized society, and they were not shy to boast about their many victories. The Romans held great victory parades and built many large triumphant arches (arches that inspired the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris). They also built triumphal columns. Four of these can still be seen today in Rome (they were all dedicated to Roman emperor...

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Rome's iconic nasoni fountains have been providing free fresh drinking water to residents and visitors to the Eternal City since they were first introduced in 1874. The fountains, which run day and night, offer respite all year round and are a particular life-saver during the hot summer months. There are an estimated 2,500 of the characteristic fou...

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Did you see all the main sights of the Eternal City when you visited for the first time? Have you ticked the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon and Spanish Steps off your list? On a second visit to Rome, there's still so much to explore. Rome the second time is the perfect opportunity to learn more about cultural and artistic Rome, Roman history of World...

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In Rome, even something as proverbially simple as a "piece of cake" – or tart – can have hidden layers of history, resilience and even mischief tucked away between the crust and the cream. The iconic Crostata di ricotta e visciole (ricotta and sour cherry tart) is the perfect example – with a creamy layer of sweet whey cheese, generous coating of j...

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Almost one hundred years after the first edition was played Worcester CC, Worcester, Massachusetts, the Ryder Cup will arrive for the first time in Italy, where golf is not among the most popular sports but since the beginning of the new millennium has won thousands of new fans. Waiting for the two selections from the United States and Europe will...

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In this month’s edition of “An Italian American in Rome”, we’re going to do something a little bit different. For this article, I am going to be writing about myself. My name is Rob Mariottini and I have been the author of all of the previous publications of this series. Typically I will dive into the story of student-athletes who study at Rome Cit...

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Anyone who has read Eat Pray Love will understand the mystique of Rome. There’s the appeal of the food, the history, the “dolce vita” lifestyle, and of course, the beauty of the people and the country. Like the author of the book, I ventured to Italy on my own but to a yoga retreat instead of an Italian language immersion. Not far from Rome in the...

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With all the museums and churches that Rome offers, it seems futile to suggest one over another, especially when the average visitor is in Rome for only a few days. But the Palazzo Massimo’s superb collection of marbles and bronzes, as well as mosaics, frescoes, and coin collection, should be at the top of any visitor’s list in Rome. The collection...

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