Hidden Sights

The Catacombs of Domitilla: Rome’s Underground Land of the Dead

The Catacombs of Domitilla conserve the secrets of the earliest Christians dating back to the 2nd ...

Thu 29 Apr 2021

In Search of Roman Time: The Water Clock of Villa Borghese

Learn all about the fabulous water clock hidden away in leafy Villa Borghese, a magnificent 19th-cen ...

Fri 26 Feb 2021

Campo de’ Fiori and the Sinister Shadow of Giordano Bruno

Discover the dark tale of the philosopher monk Giordano Bruno, burned to death for heresy in Campo ...

Wed 17 Feb 2021

La Sedia del Diavolo: Myths and Legends behind Rome’s Mysterious Devil’s Chair

Unravel the fascinating story of one of Rome's most mysterious ancient ruins, known for centuries as ...

Fri 13 Nov 2020

8 of the Best Places to See the Sunset in Rome

Rome is famously a city of hills - meaning there’s no shortage of panoramic vantage points from ...

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Uncover the artistic secrets of a hidden Renaissance chapel in Rome

Some of Rome’s great artistic treasures are hard to miss – nobody arriving in the city is oblivi ...

Fri 02 Aug 2019

The Pope’s Personal Garden of Eden: A Guide to the Vatican Gardens

History, hidden gems, tickets, prices and much more about the Vatican Gardens.

Fri 17 May 2019

For Whom the Fiddle Plays: Nero and His Golden House

Learn about the most controversial emperor in the history of Rome: find out more about the terrible ...

Tue 12 Mar 2019

How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa

Bernini's beautiful sculpture depicting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa is one of the masterpieces of ...

Wed 27 Feb 2019

The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome

Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and ...

Fri 15 Feb 2019

The Newly Reopened Farnese Aviaries: A Renaissance Garden in Ancient Rome

Tue 10 Apr 2018

Luther’s Graffiti in Raphael’s Rooms: The Vatican Under Attack

Learn about the dramatic Sack of Rome in 1527, in the climax of the Renaissance, when troops of the ...

Thu 29 Mar 2018