Written by There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent 17th-century church in central Rome that has an illustrious baroque facade. The entrance on the left is for those seeking to soak up its history and artistic treasures, or perhaps light a candle and have a moment of reflection. The one […]
It might come as a surprise, but there are a few archaeological sites in Rome that don’t teem with crowds and the Sacred Area of Torre di Largo Argentina is one of them. You have probably gone past these fantastic ancient ruins many times because right in the city center in a busy walking and […]
The Baroque masterpiece is one of the most popular sites in Rome for tourists, who strain over the crowds to throw their coins into its water. While the fountain is being cleaned to remove limestone deposits and grime, however, the walkway positioned over its basin will accommodate some 130 people at a time to take […]
Inside Italy is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and gossip from Italy that you might not have heard about. It’s published each Saturday and members can receive it directly to their inbox by going to their newsletter preferences or adding their email to the sign-up box in this article. ‘Short-term […]