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Off the pedestrian streets of the ever-popular Trastevere neighborhood happens to be a hidden gem not known to many: Freni e Frizioni.

One of the greatest parts about visiting Rome is the ease of eating exceptional food.
Whether one wants a fast pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or would rather prefer a long, several course meal in a restaurant, Rome offers a plethora of options.

The Vatican with its integral location in the heart of Rome plays a significant role in the city’s overall culture. Italians and visitors alike when visiting the Eternal City make it a point to visit St Peter’s Basilica as well as the Vatican Museum.
For a truly unique Roman experience while visiting is to attend a Papal Audience.

At one point or another, all of us have struggled with one of the hardest questions of life: Where do we go to eat tonight?

 

Rome, with a history spanning many thousands of years, has gathered a multitude of stories, myths, and legends that have been told so many times they have become a part of the culture and popular tradition over time. With Halloween fast approaching, we want to explore a few of the most famous cases of ghostly appearances that have occurred throughout the history of Rome.

 

In a city like Rome, where the waves of tourists constantly wash over you, interrupted only by Vespas cutting the corner, it's refreshing to find those few peaceful places amid the chaos. High above the fast paced Lungotevere, and a few steps away from the long line for the Bocca della Verità, sits the Aventine hill: the perfect place to find a break from the busy streets of Rome.