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Come Si Dice...English?
Perhaps the number one complaint of visitors to Rome is how few people speak English. But this is not at all due to nationalist or protectionist measures. Italians are now studyin... more...
The Heart of Rome
Rome's famous Via del Corso begins and ends with two famous piazzas: Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo. And it is most certainly worth visiting both. Piazza Venezia is an im... more...
Hidden Treasures in Rome
Before you come to Rome, it's important to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day and so it is impossible to see and do everything in a year, let alone a week or two of vacation. ... more...
I Spy With My Little Eye
Another one of Rome's famous must-see sites is the Pantheon. It is located near Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona and Largo Argentina, so it's easy to get to and visit before or after a ... more...
Shopping In Rome
Although Milan is Italy's fashion capital, there is lots of great shopping to be done in Rome. Whether you have a clear idea of what you want to buy or you just want to browse, there a... more...
Rome Tour Guide's Top 10 list in Rome
We at When in Rome recently polled some of our most savvy Rome tour guides about their favorite off the beaten path places in Rome. Here’s what we came up with. Romy: For o... more...
A Day In The Life: Rome Tour Guides
Here are just some of the reasons why Rome is one of the most amazing cities in the world: 9:00 AMRoll out of bed and wander over to the Villa Doria Pamphili park for a crisp ... more...
Glamour Goes Green in Rome
There are not many places in the world where glamour chic and nature geek can meet eye to eye. Italy, however, is overflowing with glamorous nature hot spots. Rome is best known for its Historical Cen... more...
How To Beat The Heat In Rome
While the temperatures soar, sightseeing in Rome can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you keep cool on even the hottest of Roman afternoons. Beaches and pools are certainly n... more...
Top Gelaterie for Gelato Addicts
No matter what time of year it is, gelato is always in season here in Rome. At any time, one will see Italians enjoying a nice cup or cone of straciatella, cioccolato, or one t... more...
Christmas Shopping In Rome
Shopping in Rome has gotten a bit tricky over the past decade. Before Italians traded in their Lire for Euro, foreigners coming to Italy with dollars, pounds, and handfuls of othe... more...
Enough Rome Sightseeing, Let's Eat!
Italian books have been written about it. Songs have been dedicated to it, and it has even made special appearances in important films. What could this phenomenon be that has p... more...
Mega Malls Reflect New Italian Consumerism
Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as a proper “shopping mall” in Italy. Italians still kept up the age old traditions of going to the fruit and vegetable shop for produce, the butc... more...
5 Silly Mistakes NOT To Make When In Italy
Whenever borders are crossed, it helps to be aware of any customs, traditions, and ways to avoid insulting the members of your new host community. While such borders exist even within the same coun... more...
Touring Rome on 50 Euro A Day
It’s hard to answer when people ask how much they should budget for spending money per day in Rome. The answer obviously depends on the lifestyle of the traveler, and ... more...