Long before the Romans, there were the Latini, an Italic tribe that settled in central Italy during the Iron Age. The region of Lazio, or Latium, took its name from this tribe which would become the center of Western civilization. Today, more than 10 million people visit ...

Street art is one of the most appreciated forms of art in recent years. It is certainly not the classic Leonardo Da Vinci-style painting, but there is a lot more behind what could seem like a simple mural. There is a willingness to express emotions ...

One of the most well-known and spiritual journeys in the world is along the Via Francigena. If you have traveled around Italy, you have most likely noticed the brown signs with the little pilgrim cartoon drawing indicating the famous via. But have you ever wondered ...

In the heart of an area known as Castelli Romani, just south of Rome, you'll find the town of Grottaferrata. It's renowned for its wine, fantastic countryside, and its abbey. Grottaferrata's Origins Its origins are ancient: in the distant year 1004 Nilo, a monk from Calabria, decided to build his ...

In this unprecedented time, we are coming up with new and inventive ways to connect with each other like never before. In Italy, we have been given the "OK" to visit close family members as long as they live within our region. But this year ...

One of the most magnificent museums in the entire world, the Vatican Museums, is available to all of us right now online. Although most museums in Italy are supposedly going to reopen in mid-May, no one knows exactly what this will entail. For now, most ...

We're all hoping to be able to visit our beloved Italian cities in the near future but until then... The beyond famous Italian capital certainly does not need any introductions. Rome is one of the most visited cities in the entire world. The Eternal City is brimming ...

The Zoomarine theme park is a unique experience for the whole family! Find out everything you need to know! Zoomarine Park This theme park opened in 2005. It is almost entirely dedicated to marine life and a special focus is placed on protecting endangered species. Precisely because of ...

    From December 4-8, 2019, the new architectural site of La Nuvola by Fuksas, in the Eur district in Rome, will host the 18th edition of Più Libri, Più Liberi, the National Fair of Small and Medium-sized Publishing. What to Expect Visitors will be able to browse through ...

    From October 17-27, 2019, the Rome Film Festival returns in its fourteenth edition. The Parco della Musica Auditorium among other locations throughout the Eternal City will play host to the world-famous festival.  ©facebook.com/romacinemafest/ Rome Film Fest 2019 The first edition of the Rome Film Festival was in ...