Located across the other side of the Tiber in the heart of the Trastevere neighborhood is Piazza di Santa Maria. Positioned in this square is one of the oldest churches in Rome, dating back to the 3rd century, the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. In the center of the Piazza, in f...
Determine what you'll need for the journey, slopes and après-ski adventures. Timothy J. Forster|Rachael Hood|Catriona KendallFebruary 3, 2025 The 15 Best Places to Celebrate Black History Month in 2025 Delve into a range of stories and experiences at museums, historic sites and more. ...
One of the four papal basilicas in Rome, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is renowned for its magnificent interior, mosaics, and the relic of the Holy Crib. It is an important Catholic church and a popular pilgrimage site as it is one of the oldest churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary da...
In Rome, people used to eat only fish on Fridays. This is because meat was prohibited on Fridays as penance on the day of Christ’s death. So, it wasn’t just during Lent but all year round. Fish is delicious, but it’s often a light meal and digested quickly. Romans figured ...
Sightseeing & Activities in Rome You could spend weeks in Rome visiting the numerous historical sites, museums, churches, architectural wonders, plazas and parks. But we know most people will just spend a few days in the city so we’ve narrowed down our top must-see places on any visit to...
Free access to churches with art It's worthwhile remembering also that many of the churches in Rome have top quality paintings and sculpture and are for the most part are free to enter. Many museums and galleries may be closed or have shorter opening hours on a Monday; the Vatican Museums...
It’s one of the top things to do for people who visit Rome, not only for it’s rich history and importance to the Catholic religion, but also for the art it contains.St. Peter’s is the largest of the Papal Basilicas, and one of the largest churches in the world too. The ...
Planning your next train trip to Rome and not sure what to do there? No worries, we've got you covered with our travel guide on the best things to do in Rome.
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On this Skip the Line walking tour of the best of Milan – we’ll take to the city by foot starting with a visit inside the famous ‘Duomo’ located in the most central point of the city. Milan's impressive cathedral is often described as one of the most beautiful churches in the wor...