The Piazza del Popolo in Rome at sunset

Piazza del Popolo 

See the iconic twin churches and ancient Flaminio obelisk at Piazza del Popolo.

The entrance of the Pantheon in Rome

Pantheon

Experience divine wonder in the temple of all gods.

Day Trip From Rome to Mount Vesuvius

Most famous for its eruption in the year 79 A.D., which covered the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in lava and killed thousands of people. In mythology, the mountain is devoted to Hercules, who pacified the region. You can visit Vesuvius (which is located just 10 kilometers from Napoli), but if you do so, you must … Read more

Day Trips From Rome

If you’re staying in Rome for more than three days, you should definitely consider a day trip out of the city. A nighttime stroll around Rome’s major sites is often quieter and somehow even more enchanting.  Regional trains are relatively inexpensive and usually pretty reliable, although the weekends tend to be when there is the … Read more