Roma non è Roma senza la Dolce Vita
“Rome is not Rome without La Dolce Vita”, so is the moto of one of the city’s small independent cinemas, which religiously shows Fellini’s masterpiece every Sunday at 5pm (in … Continue reading
Rain is a pain
It is raining again, and it is a real pain! The winter climate in Rome is not very pleasant, it rains every other day, and when we say rain, we … Continue reading
In Monti behind the Colosseum
One of my favourite neighbourhoods in Rome is Rione Monti, located between the via Nazionale (which runs from piazza Repubblica to the Quirinale) and via Cavour (connecting Termini train station … Continue reading
Palatino
We know we’ve lived somewhere for too long when we stop seeing what’s around us. It must take a long time for that to happen in Rome, if it ever … Continue reading
Autumn
Today is the first day of autumn, first day of rain and first day wearing a coat after four months of uninterrupted sunshine. There are still a few resilient mosquitos … Continue reading
Rome’s hidden cinema
Cinema has always featured heavily in Rome. In the second half of the 20th century, the city has produced some of Italy’s greatest film directors and films, but unfortunately, even … Continue reading
Goodbye Luna Park, goodbye childhood
Generations of children and adolescents were entertained at the Luna Park fairground in the EUR area (there will be another post about the area). Built in 1953, it brought life … Continue reading
Restricted access
I like the fact that cars are not allowed through the centre of Rome, except……when I get a fine for inadvertently going through!!!! Most Italian cities have put in place … Continue reading
Cycling on the Via Appia
By the end of September, the beach season is practically over, but the weather is still very mild. It is the perfect time to explore the ancient Via Appia, known … Continue reading
September
In Rome, the beginning of the year is September, as that’s when everything starts again after the long summer break. This year, to mark the new beginning, the price of … Continue reading
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