by Ximena Amarales | Jun 5, 2018 | Vatican |
Beautiful, stunning, magnificent. There are a million ways to describe Rome, the Eternal city.
Centuries of history, arts and social changes have contributed to building what is today the busy city of Rome.
But wait! This is not just a city, it is an open door museum. And it is very much worth to discover every little corner, every square, every fountain, every palace. That is how you will deeply understand the never-ending cultural features the city has developed.
Today you will join a Vatican City tour – well, not just A tour – this is my special Vatican Tour Rome. A tour that lets you learn about the religious history of Rome and the true meaning behind all artworks.
Not only that: with this tour you will get to skip the lines and enjoy every masterpiece in the Vatican state in just a day!
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by Ximena Amarales | May 14, 2018 | Scooters in Rome |
Discover Rome with our Vespa Tour
There is so much art, architecture and history to discover in Rome, and as many ways to explore the city.
Today we are going to join a Vespa Tour Rome, a fun and different way to discover all beauties in Rome on scooter.
Not only you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from different points of view, with this Vespa tour you will also get to learn almost every little secret of the Eternal City, Rome.
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by Ximena Amarales | Apr 30, 2018 | Ancient Rome, News, Rome |
Rome, the Eternal city, is an evolving and never ending metropolis. It is a stunning destination and it’s on every traveler’s bucket list.
You surely need to pay a visit to magnificent Rome at least once in life.
There is so much to do and see in Rome that one short visit won’t pay enough justice. Historical sites, romantic panoramas, a busy street life – all give Rome its special vibe.
Visiting Rome is a true luck and you do not want to spoil it. Rome is like a huge outdoor museum and you need the make the best of your trip. Having a customized private Rome tour planned out will help you visit most favourite landmarks in the Eternal City. All this while deeply understanding its spiritual features, artistic influences and architectural prospects.
Do not want to miss a thing? Your best option is to hire a personal tour guide in Rome.
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by Ximena Amarales | Dec 4, 2017 | Antigua Roma, Rome |
Uno de los primeros estudiosos en realizar excavaciones sistemáticas de la Roma Antigua, fue Rodolfo Lanciani, ingeniero y estudioso que llega a Roma, apenas ésta es transformada en Capital del Reino de Italia (1870). A los 25 años, Lanciani es nombrado Secretario de la recién nacida Comisión Arqueológica Comunal que le permitió realizar los primeros estudios profundos a través de excavaciones miradas a descubrir la ciudad histórica. En el momento de su muerte, en el 1929, dejó un legado de 120.000 fichas empastadas en 95 grandes volúmenes, que pasó a engrosar la Biblioteca Vaticana.
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by Ximena Amarales | Nov 29, 2017 | Ancient Rome, Antigua Roma, Rome |
The use of opus caementicium provided the impulse for the monumental development of Roman architecture during the imperial period, but it was fired bricks that served as the primary means for its advance. In reality, bricks were already part of the oldest building tradition in Rome, but generally in the form of mud bricks made with an argillaceous mixture and left to dry in the sun. This opus latericium was still being put to general use in construction in the first century B.C. with excellent results., at least according to Vitruvius , who emphasized the monetary value that Romans attributed to walls in mud bricks, as compared to those in stone.
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