Arco degli Acetari – The Hidden Vinegar Maker’s Arch in Rome
You are going to have to trust me, but… You really should walk through this slightly suspect arch: The arch in question is Arco degli Acetari – the vinegar maker’s arch. It appears to be perpetually...
View ArticleQuartiere Coppedè – Rome’s Unexpected Neighborhood
A unique Rome neighborhood designed by an eccentric architect. The post Quartiere Coppedè – Rome’s Unexpected Neighborhood appeared first on An American in Rome.
View ArticleCasino del Bel Respiro in Rome’s Villa Pamphili
Villa Pamphili is Rome's oldest park - and home to the stately Casino del Bel Respiro that was built in 1644 as a country estate for nobility. The post Casino del Bel Respiro in Rome’s Villa Pamphili...
View ArticleUnexpected Rome: Secret Passage Near Campo de’ Fiori
Campo de’ Fiori is probably one of the most visited sites in all of Rome. The must-see market still has some traditional stalls, but the outdoor space is slowly being taken over by souvenir sellers and...
View ArticleUnexpected Rome: Painted Perfection of Galleria Sciarra
Galleria Sciarra is a painted palazzo that is hidden in plain sight near the Trevi Fountain. The post Unexpected Rome: Painted Perfection of Galleria Sciarra appeared first on An American in Rome.
View ArticleDiscover the Other Side of Rome
In the 1960s, Italian journalist Silvio Negro wrote Roma, non basta una vita. “Rome, a lifetime is not enough.” The longer I live in here, the more this rings true. I have spent more than seven years...
View ArticleUnexpected Rome: Murals of Tor Marancia
Visitors are sometimes surprised by the amount of graffiti in Rome, with illegible squiggles scrolled across most walls. I’m not a fan of the spray paint on every door, but I do appreciate Rome’s...
View ArticleUnexpected Rome: Villa Aldobrandini Park
I vaguely knew about the existence of a park in the center of Rome but since I had never really SEEN Villa Aldobrandini, I did not know exactly where it was. It turns out that you can’t see Villa...
View ArticleMichelangelo’s Moses in Rome
A mistranslation had a lasting impact on this marble sculpture. The post Michelangelo’s Moses in Rome appeared first on An American in Rome.
View ArticleA Rome Mural that “Eats” Smog: Hunting Pollution
Special paints used in the Ostiense mural help to clean the air The post A Rome Mural that “Eats” Smog: Hunting Pollution appeared first on An American in Rome.
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