The Rome Experience
If you're considering staying in an apartment you're probably interested in experiencing Rome as a local.
This section of the site is where we write up about the little known facts, the events that are not listed in guidebooks, those special shops offering genuine products and our recommendations for places to visit and eat out.
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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
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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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