The Rome Experience
Culture & Leisure
In Rome you see, hear and breathe culture every minute of the day. You're surrounded by it! But there is more to the eternal city than palazzi and monuments.
Our aim for this section is to help you discover the hidden face of Rome. One that is perhaps a little bit more modern and less formal, that isn't portrayed in the guide books.
Culture & Leisure articles
Trajan's Sacred Spring discovered
The Caput Aquae - the place where water originates - has been discovered for the aqueduct that was completed in 109 AD to serve Trastevere.
24 Jan '10 | Area: Trastevere
Raphael's Rooms: An apartment worthy of a Pope
These are the four rooms decorated by Raphael that formed part of Pope Julius II's apartment.
21 Dec '09 | Area: Vatican
Christmas in Rome... the Roman way
How about something different from the usual Christmas routine? Take your family and / or friends to Rome and... Buon Natale!
14 Dec '09 | Area: All or Rome
Does Rome need Vespasian today?
Today, Rome celebrates Vespasian's 2000th birthday by holding the an exhibition called "Divus Vespasianus: Il Bimillenario dei Flavi", which makes one wonder whether a figure such as Vespasian would help Italy get through the current socio-economic crisis.
24 Apr '09 | Area: Colosseum
Rome through the eyes of... RomePhotoBlog
RomePhotoBlog is the combination of three things: passion for history and culture, great photographic skills and the ability to capture the most interesting aspects of every day life in Rome.
26 Mar '09 | Area: Monti
An interview with Katie Parla
Katie is an art historian (holding an M.A. in Italian Food and Wine History), has written guidebooks, appeared on-screen as an expert for the History Channel and is a certified sommelier. She lives in the Monti area of Rome.
18 Mar '09 | Area: Monti
The House of Love and Dissent
About 40 years ago Italians took the streets to demonstrate and protest against social injustice. Today, in an age of hyper communication and consumerism, protest is still alive in the fabric of our society. In this case... and exhibition / shop space in Monti.
13 Mar '09 | Area: Monti
A wise fountain in Campo de' Fiori
Wise words are inscribed on Campo de' Fiori's main fountain - La Terrina.
11 Feb '09 | Area: Campo de' Fiori
Rome Museum in Trastevere
Experience Rome as it used to be a hundred years ago and learn about a great Roman poet: Trilussa.
15 Jan '09 | Area: Trastevere
Latest article
Trajan's Sacred Spring discovered
The Caput Aquae - the place where water originates - has been discovered for the aqueduct that was completed in 109 AD to serve Trastevere.
24 Jan '10 | Culture & Leisure
Latest blog post
Shopping in Rome... in pictures
There is another way you can shop that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, it doesn't cost you anything: take photos of your favourite items and shop fronts.
10 Mar '10 | Rome Experience
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