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The Barbarian Invasions.
The Roman Empire was crumbling into ruins. Invasion succeeded invasion, defeat followed defeat. In 378 the German people known as Visigoths overwhelmed an imperial army at Adrianople; and in 408 they invaded Italy and marched south upon Rome under their … Continue reading
Posted in The Dark Side of Rome, Uncategorized
Tagged Attila, history of Rome, Huns, Pope, Rome, Rome apartments, Rome City Apartments, Rome rentals, St Peters, Vandals
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Visiting Rome in 3 days: practical tips and essential guide to the major monuments (Part 1).
There is an old Italian saying that warns us: “Rome, a lifetime is not enough“… to know it for real. In fact there is an overwhelming number of things to see in the city that, not surprisingly, is often called … Continue reading
Posted in Tips for Rome Travelers
Tagged history of Rome, Rome, Rome apartments, Rome rentals, Spanish Steps, Trastevere, Via Veneto
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ROME, THE CITY of CINEMA (part 1).
The entrance to Cinecittà, nine kilometers outside the city center along Via Tuscolana, remains the original one, characterized (and dated) by the rounded architectural lines typical of the twenty year Fascist period. Beyond this entrance lies a mythical place, a … Continue reading
THE DOMUS AUREA IN ROME: A HOME THAT IS NOT SUITABLE AS A VACATION RENTAL.
There is a place in Rome that has always inspired a distinct fascination – or better yet, has emanated a special aura. The allure of the Domus Aurea is strange because it is really just a bunch of bare walls, … Continue reading
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Tagged Coliseum, Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero, Roman architecture, Rome, Rome apartments, Rome rentals
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Visiting 3 churches in Trastevere.
THE CHURCH OF SANTA CECILIA IN TRASTEVERE – ROME The magnificent basilica of Santa Cecilia is located on the homonymous square of the Trastevere district and lies on the ancient home of the Roman martyr Cecilia and her husband Valeriano. … Continue reading
Giordano Bruno, profession heretic.
This is a sad story, the typical story of the horrors committed by the “established power” when it feels threatened; and, you know, the worst danger for the established power does not come from violent acts, but from ideas and … Continue reading
The Queen of Heaven.
In Rome there are 10 basilica and 58 churches dedicated to the worship of the Virgin Mary, more than in any other city in the world. Perhaps the most famous, because the oldest, is the basilica of Santa Maria in … Continue reading
A Swedish Girl in Rome.
This is the story of a famous and extraordinary Swedish Girl in Rome … no it’s not the one in the picture on the left side of your screen … no, it’s not Greta Garbo, as we don’t have any … Continue reading
A MAN: THE FACE OF ROME, THE SOUL OF ITALY (Part 4, The End).
We are now in the 80′s and the pop duo Wham! synthesize the cultural depth of the times with the lyrics of their songs: “Yeah yeah yeah, ala la la la, yeah, yeah, yeah yeayeaaah” (The Edge of Heaven, 1986, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alberto Sordi, history of Italy, Italian cinema, Italian Movies, Pope, Rome, rome apartment rentals, Rome rentals
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