Rome News
Extreme Makeover Termini Station
Construction began today at Termini Station in Rome to create a massive parking structure that will accommodate 1400 cars and 180 motorbikes. When finished, Termini station in Rome will be the fir... more...
Easter In Rome
Visiting Rome at Easter is not completely different than during the tourist season in Rome, with the few exceptions being that the weather is on the chilly side (but not freezing), crowding is conside... more...
10 Vacation-busters for Rome
Well, it might take more than a raging sunburn to actually ruin your vacation, but below are ten ways in which a perfect trip to Rome can turn into a disaster. Really, I HATE to say “I told you ... more...
10 Places not to miss on a 2nd visit to Rome
When people come here to visit, nine times out of ten the standard Rome sightseeing agenda applies: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, gel... more...
5 Reasons to Love August in Rome
While many Rome experts will tell you to avoid visiting Rome in August due to drawbacks such as extreme heat, those who actually bite the bullet and come anyway may find that it is actually a perfe... more...
When in Rome, STRIKE as the Romans Do.
March 12, 2010 Italy’s biggest Labor union, the CGIL has called a general strike today. The frequent strikes in Italy never used to bother me. Given my general feeling about the work ethic in... more...
Events in Rome
September September 18-20, 2009 - International Storytelling Festival in Rome Raccontamiunastoria (read me a story) Storytelling Company will host its first Storytelling festival to celebr... more...
Touring Rome on 50 Euro A Day-hotel excluded
It’s hard to answer when people ask how much they should budget for spending money per day in Rome. The answer obviously depends on the lifestyle of the traveler, and what kinds of things are... more...
5 Silly Mistakes NOT To Make When In Italy
Whenever borders are crossed, it helps to be aware of any cultural differences, traditions, and ways to avoid insulting the members of your new host community. While such borders exist even within ... more...
Mega Malls Reflect New Italian Consumerism
Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as a proper “shopping mall” in Italy. Italians still kept up the age old traditions of going to the fruit and vegetable shop for produce, the b... more...
Christmas Shopping In Rome
Shopping in Rome has gotten a bit tricky over the past decade. Before Italians traded in their Lire for Euro, foreigners coming to Italy with dollars, pounds, and handfuls of other currencies filled ... more...
How To Beat The Heat In Rome
While the temperatures soar, sightseeing in Rome can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you keep cool on even the hottest of Roman afternoons so that you can still enjoy visiting Rome in the s... more...
A Day In The Life: Rome Tour Guides
Here are just some of the reasons why Rome is one of the most amazing cities in the world: 9:00 AMRoll out of bed and wander over to the Villa Doria Pamphili park for a crisp morning walk through ... more...
Rome Tour Guide's Top 10 list in Rome
We at When in Rome recently polled some of our most savvy Rome tour guides about their favorite off the beaten path places in Rome. Here’s what we came up with. Romy: For one, I don't think man... more...
Shopping In Rome
Although Milan is Italy's fashion capital, there is lots of great shopping to be done in Rome. Whether you have a clear idea of what you want to buy or you just want to browse, there are tons of opti... more...
I Spy With My Little Eye
One of Rome's most important must-see sites is the Pantheon. It is located near Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona and Largo Argentina, so it's easy to get to and visit before or after a nice stroll in the... more...
Hidden Treasures in Rome
Before you come to Rome, it's important to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day and so it is impossible to see and do everything in a year, let alone a week or two of vacation. The major sites li... more...
Come Si Dice...English?
Perhaps the number one complaint of visitors to Rome is how few people speak English. But this is not at all due to nationalist or protectionist measures. Italians are now studying English more than e... more...
When in Rome: To Walk, or to Ride?
Many clients come to us requesting driving tours of Rome. While we appreciate the idea of sitting in a cozy air conditioned bus and taking in the sites, Rome is simply not a city where this is feasibl... more...
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