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The “Sagra” (Festival) of the Tellina is annually held, usually in September, by the residents of the Borghetto dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s District).
During the Middle Ages, the skyline of Rome was very different from the one we see today.
The charming street shrines dedicated to the Virgin Mary and their many stories
Discovering the 7 most unusual and curious fountains in the Capital
In the Rome of the Popes, starting from the 16th century, people began showing dissent towards established power and ruling classes through anonymous satirical verses.
In addition to its monuments, palaces and churches, a city is also made up of the memories it evokes and the life that passes through it.
Several churches in Rome are embellished with decoration known as the “Cosmatesque Style”, after the families of brilliant marble craftsmen, who in the 12th and 13th centuries used
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In addition to its monuments, palaces and churches, a city is also made up of the memories it evokes and the life that passes through it.
In addition to its monuments, palaces and churches, a city is also made up of the memories it evokes and the life that passes through it.
Walking through the streets of Rome, you can come across a very particular sampietrino (cobblestone): a shiny brass plaque covers the block of t
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In front of the Arch of Constantine, the remains of an ancient fountain are still visible.
Located in Testaccio district and popularly known as Monte dei Cocci, Monte Testaccio is an artificial hill in ancient Rome's port area, near the horrea (warehouses).
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“Nun fuss’antro pe ttante antichità
bisognerebbe nassce tutti cquì,
perché a la robba che cciavemo cquà
c’è, sor friccica mio, poco da dí”
In addition to its monuments, palaces and churches, a city is also made up of the memories it evokes and the life that passes through it.
Special days and moments to fully experience Rome and its history
The idea of the garden city was born in England. Following the increase of the population in urban centers, the quality of life, especially for the working classes, was dramatically decreased.
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Initially, this beautiful district was called Monti because it included three of the seven hills of Rome: the Esquiline, the Viminale, and part of the Quirinale.
One of the most favourite areas for tourists and Romans, this lively rione is home to the Trevi Fountain
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In this district, you can walk along the main shopping streets of Rome to make your purchases and breathe politics among the buildings where all the big decisions
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The Rione IV - Campo Marzio is located in one of the oldest areas of Rome, which, since ancient times, was consecrated to the God Mars and used for military exercises
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The lively and charming Rione Pigna houses one of Rome's main tourist attractions, jewel of ancient Rome, the Pantheon,
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The fifth district of Rome is located on a bend of the Tiber and takes its name from the suggestive Ponte Sant'Angelo
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