Rome Vacation Tips articles about Classic sights

Nativity scene in wood in St Peter's Square next to a Christmas tree

The Crib at the Vatican

The nativity scene in St Peter’s Square is always a beautiful sight. The crib in 2022 is particularly striking in our photo, lit by a full moon and a standing beside a vast Christmas tree.

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La Pietà by Jaime Estrada

La Pietà

Michelangelo’s “Pity” can take you by surprise with the raw emotions it conveys. The grief of a mother cradling her adult son’s violently broken body is a language that outstrips its religious origins, and speaks to the viewer on a universal human level.

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How to visit the Vatican gardens in Rome

How do I visit the Vatican Gardens?

The Vatican gardens are a sumptuous oasis away from the hustle and bustle, enjoyed by popes over many centuries. Visitors can stroll the beautifully curated and maintained gardens, usually with a guide. Here’s how. What are the Vatican Gardens? The

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Statue of Bacchus in the Vatican Museums

I am a satyr and I like grapes

This porphyry statue of a satyr in the service of god of wine Bacchus is enhanced with marble eyes that give him a crazed glint as he stares greedily at a bunch of grapes.  Originally portrayed by the Greeks as

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La Pietà by Jaime Estrada

La Pietà

Michelangelo’s “Pity” can take you by surprise with the raw emotions it conveys. The grief of a mother cradling her adult son’s violently broken body is a language that outstrips its religious origins, and speaks to the viewer on a universal human level.

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No more traffic past the Colosseum

Finally – Pax Romana at the Forum! Roaring round the Colosseum in heavy traffic has been a classic image of Rome since Audrey Hepburn first climbed onto a Vespa, but Via dei Fori Imperiali, the road that passes through the

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Historical Walking Tour Of Rome

This instructive tour will help you understand the most important historical periods of Rome and take you to visit the most iconic sites in the company of an expert. Learn about the evolution of Roman art and architecture, its religion, society, and politics, from ancient origins to its current challenges.

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Stunning timelapse of Rome

There have been a lot of beautiful films of Rome. There have been a lot of beautiful time-lapse films of Rome. But nothing we’ve seen has ever been quite like this. Expand the video to full screen HD for best

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Where are the best views of Rome?

Rightly famed for its beautiful vistas and viewpoints, we present the best places to gaze over and photograph the roofs and domes of Rome going back two thousand years. Including some angles that nobody else would think of.

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