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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

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GAY LIFE IN ROME.

In ancient Rome, as in the Hellenistic culture, homosexuality was considered normal practice for the men. More: the freeborn male citizen were often bisexual, meaning that they could have openly – and often had – sexual relations with both men … Continue reading

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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

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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

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I’M NOT AN ALIEN, I’M AN ENGLISH MAN IN TRASTEVERE.

Trastevere – the perfect stepping stone for discovering Rome’s treasures. Across the Tiber from Rome’s most famous attractions lies the neighbourhood of Trastevere.  James Whiting discovers another Roman jewel not to be missed. Located in the nook of the west … Continue reading

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