Museums are everywhere in Rome and in the northern part of the city is yet another beautiful museum in a city that has so many. The Musei di Villa Torlonia, which opened in the 1970’s, resides in a beautiful park full of gardens. It was home to the Torlonia family and much of the artworkContinue reading “Musei Di Villa Torlonia, Rome”
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Orte Italy
One rainy day in November I hopped a train from Rome and rode it to the town of Orte hoping to escape the dampness and stay dry. Orte was having it’s share of showers as well that day as it is only a 40 minute train ride from Rome and shares its weather. Still, IContinue reading “Orte Italy”
Piazza Mincio and the Fountain of the Frogs
In the Trieste neighborhood of northern Rome is Piazza Mincio. The piazza is home to yet another of Rome’s fantastic fountains as well as a group of buildings created in an architectural style unlike any other in the city. The Frog Fountain (Fontana delle Rane) maintains a place of prominence squarely in the middle ofContinue reading “Piazza Mincio and the Fountain of the Frogs”
Orvieto Italy
About 90 minutes north of Rome by car or train is the hilltop town of Orvieto. Orvieto is one of Italy’s most beautiful hilltop towns. Located in Umbria, it’s proximity to Rome has made it a favorite destination of tourists. Orvieto has a rich history that includes the Etruscans, the Romans, and middle ages. InfluencesContinue reading “Orvieto Italy”
Bocca della Verità
La Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth) is a marble sculpture in Rome with an interesting and humorous legend attached to it. It resides now outside of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in the Piazza della Bocca della Verita, but most likely originated as a drain cover or opening possibly on theContinue reading “Bocca della Verità”
The Testaccio Market
The Testaccio Market of Rome, in the neighborhood it is named for, is one of the nicest open air markets in the entire city. It has become quite an attraction for the Testaccio area as locals from across Rome shop there for everything from meats and cheeses, vegetables, seafood, clothes and shoes, and housewares. OnContinue reading “The Testaccio Market”
The Artist of Piazza della Rotonda
In Rome, in a quiet corner of Piazza della Rotonda just steps from the Pantheon, is a woman that has been creating and selling her beautiful art for as long as I can remember. For years I have stopped to look and admire her work. Her name is Rachele del Nevo and she has becomeContinue reading “The Artist of Piazza della Rotonda”
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona, or Navona Square, isn’t actually a square at all. It’s really a rectangle! All kidding aside, Piazza Navona is one of the most well-known spots in Rome, and for good reason. It is beautiful and when you enter the Piazza for the first time or after seeing it many times you are inContinue reading “Piazza Navona”
Castello di Meleto – Chianti in Tuscany
When I picture Tuscany I see the rolling green hills of Chianti that stretch on as far as the horizon covered in a patchwork of rows and rows of grape vines. Orchards of silver toned olive trees dot the landscape as well adding even more color and texture. Meticulously manicured and methodically laid out, theContinue reading “Castello di Meleto – Chianti in Tuscany”
Something Magical Happens Here -The Piazza della Rotonda – Rome
As soon as I arrive in Rome Piazza della Rotonda is always my first destination. It’s a place that feels as warm as your favorite comfort food on any day that you just needed a little peace and tranquility. Something feels spiritual about this place, and being in the close proximity of the marvelous PantheonContinue reading “Something Magical Happens Here -The Piazza della Rotonda – Rome”
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