admin on December 9th, 2009

The Vatican Museums – Musei Vaticani – are among the greatest museums in the world. The site is actually a collection of museums, all inter-connected. The museums display works from the immense collection built up by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the centuries. Visiting the Vatican is an incredible experience… but if you’re not prepared [...]

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admin on December 2nd, 2009

It’s that time of year again… and there is SO MUCH to do in Rome during the Holiday Season. From markets to exhibitions to concerts – the list seems endless. The Christmas season in Italy is traditionally celebrated December 24-January 6, or Christmas Eve through Epiphany. This follows the pagan season of celebrations that started with [...]

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admin on November 16th, 2009

The holidays are rapidly approaching… and in Rome, it’s already starting to look “a lot like Christmas.” Okay, so really it’s only a few stores but yes, there are Christmas decorations a twinkling! In the streets headed towards the Pantheon you’ll see STARS mounted in the narrow alleys. Rome is a WONDERFUL place to come [...]

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