Guidebook for Roma
Food Scene
Via del Gesù, 81
81 Via del GesùLa Locanda del Prosciutto CULINARY EXCELLENCE NEAR THE PANTHEON
Roscioli is a meeting point every time you come to Rome. I love this bakery and I love the simplicity of the products it sells. There is more than one person behind the counter, but to serve me is always the same lady, kind and very good seller, would be able to let you taste everything with his way of doing. For short stays in Rome. The shop windows are a delight, as well as products. I love this pizza, especially thin. Note on the red pizza, as simple as it is exquisite.
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Antico Forno Roscioli
34 Via dei ChiavariRoscioli is a meeting point every time you come to Rome. I love this bakery and I love the simplicity of the products it sells. There is more than one person behind the counter, but to serve me is always the same lady, kind and very good seller, would be able to let you taste everything with his way of doing. For short stays in Rome. The shop windows are a delight, as well as products. I love this pizza, especially thin. Note on the red pizza, as simple as it is exquisite.
Sightseeing
The Pantheon is a building of ancient Rome located in Pigna district in the Old Town, built as a temple to all the gods past, present and future. It was founded in 27 BC by Agrippa, son of Augustus.
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Pantheon
Piazza della RotondaThe Pantheon is a building of ancient Rome located in Pigna district in the Old Town, built as a temple to all the gods past, present and future. It was founded in 27 BC by Agrippa, son of Augustus.
Palazzo Farnese, one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces of Rome was started in 1514 by Antonio Sangallo, continued by Michelangelo and completed by Giacomo della Porta.
PALAZZO FARNESE - The Palace belonged to one of the most famous families of Renaissance Rome and today is home of the French embassy.
To make the visit should book early, 1 to 4 months before depending on the season and number of people, the tours are only in French or in Italian. Therefore, are not allowed interpreters for other languages.
The tours are free and conducted exclusively by the guide of the Embassy.
Reservations can be both individual and for groups of up to 20 people. For the same organization (cultural association, university and / or person) is granted one visit per year.
For the tour it is important to have a valid ID (no photocopies). Photographs and films are not allowed and bags and bulky items are not allowed (neither custody nor wardrobe).
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Palazzo Farnese
67 Piazza FarnesePalazzo Farnese, one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces of Rome was started in 1514 by Antonio Sangallo, continued by Michelangelo and completed by Giacomo della Porta.
PALAZZO FARNESE - The Palace belonged to one of the most famous families of Renaissance Rome and today is home of the French embassy.
To make the visit should book early, 1 to 4 months before depending on the season and number of people, the tours are only in French or in Italian. Therefore, are not allowed interpreters for other languages.
The tours are free and conducted exclusively by the guide of the Embassy.
Reservations can be both individual and for groups of up to 20 people. For the same organization (cultural association, university and / or person) is granted one visit per year.
For the tour it is important to have a valid ID (no photocopies). Photographs and films are not allowed and bags and bulky items are not allowed (neither custody nor wardrobe).
One of the spectacular and typical urban complexes of Baroque Rome. The buildings built on the ruins of the Domitian stadium – of which the square preserves its shape and dimensions – mark its boundary. Festivals, races and jousts took place through the centuries in the square. Since the 17th century until mid-19th century, on Saturdays and Sundays of August the square, at the time with a hollow ground, was partially flooded and naumachias took place here. Today, during the Epiphany, there is a market selling crib figurines, games and sweets. Three fountains decorate the square: the Fontana del Moro, so called for the statue of the Moor fighting a dolphin; the Fontana dei Fiumi, one of the most beautiful and fanciful works by Bernini; the Fontana de' Calderari, aka the Fontana del Nettuno. Opposite the Fontana dei Fiumi is the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, began by Carlo and Girolamo Rainaldi during the age of pope Innocent X and completed by Borromini who changed it deeply and made of it a masterpiece. Next to the Church is Palazzo Pamphili, a work by Girolamo Rainaldi, since 1960 seat of the Brazilian embassy. Opposite the palazzo is the church of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore already San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, built for the Jubilee of the year 1450.
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Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaOne of the spectacular and typical urban complexes of Baroque Rome. The buildings built on the ruins of the Domitian stadium – of which the square preserves its shape and dimensions – mark its boundary. Festivals, races and jousts took place through the centuries in the square. Since the 17th century until mid-19th century, on Saturdays and Sundays of August the square, at the time with a hollow ground, was partially flooded and naumachias took place here. Today, during the Epiphany, there is a market selling crib figurines, games and sweets. Three fountains decorate the square: the Fontana del Moro, so called for the statue of the Moor fighting a dolphin; the Fontana dei Fiumi, one of the most beautiful and fanciful works by Bernini; the Fontana de' Calderari, aka the Fontana del Nettuno. Opposite the Fontana dei Fiumi is the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, began by Carlo and Girolamo Rainaldi during the age of pope Innocent X and completed by Borromini who changed it deeply and made of it a masterpiece. Next to the Church is Palazzo Pamphili, a work by Girolamo Rainaldi, since 1960 seat of the Brazilian embassy. Opposite the palazzo is the church of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore already San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, built for the Jubilee of the year 1450.
Once a simple meadow, today is a square and one of the most characteristic places of the city. A jewel among jewels, piazza Campo de' Fiori is placed between piazza Navona and piazza Farnese and is the typical scenario of old Rome. The picturesque market that lives up the square is very typical of the city. It was moved here from piazza Navona in 1869, and it owes its name to a wonderful field full of flowers, a pasture for animals until the 15th century. The market has still wooden stands and the umbrellas protect the products from any weather. In 1440 the square was paved and around it were built many inns and hotels for pilgrims. This is why the image is almost unchanged compared to Alinari’s pictures of the 19th century. In the middle of the square is the 19th century statue of the philosopher Giordano Bruno, sent to the stake in 1600 because he was considered an heretic. Campo de' Fiori is an example of continuity between ancient and present Rome.
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Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriOnce a simple meadow, today is a square and one of the most characteristic places of the city. A jewel among jewels, piazza Campo de' Fiori is placed between piazza Navona and piazza Farnese and is the typical scenario of old Rome. The picturesque market that lives up the square is very typical of the city. It was moved here from piazza Navona in 1869, and it owes its name to a wonderful field full of flowers, a pasture for animals until the 15th century. The market has still wooden stands and the umbrellas protect the products from any weather. In 1440 the square was paved and around it were built many inns and hotels for pilgrims. This is why the image is almost unchanged compared to Alinari’s pictures of the 19th century. In the middle of the square is the 19th century statue of the philosopher Giordano Bruno, sent to the stake in 1600 because he was considered an heretic. Campo de' Fiori is an example of continuity between ancient and present Rome.
During the restoration work carried out by Rome’s City Council in the years 1978-82, in a group of houses centring around the 16th century Specchi Palace and near the church of San Paolo alla Regola, there came to light some still well-preserved structures belonging to buildings of the Ancient Roman and Medieval age. The Roman structures are four storeys high, two storeys being below today’s street level. These belonged to a warehousing complex, probably the Horrea Vespasiani, dating back to the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD), and linked to the river port and trading activities conducted on the Tiber. Two brickwork chambers and two rooms with mosaic paving are still visible. The warehouses were situated on roads alongside the Tiber and sloping down towards the river. In the reign of Septimius Severus (early 3rd century AD) there was a restructuring of the whole complex and new stores, large halls and homes were built that raised the structures up to four storeys high. In the 12th century, a tower-house was built on top of the Roman age structures and is still visible today behind the Specchi Palace.
Via di S. Paolo alla Regola, 16
16 Via di San Paolo alla RegolaDuring the restoration work carried out by Rome’s City Council in the years 1978-82, in a group of houses centring around the 16th century Specchi Palace and near the church of San Paolo alla Regola, there came to light some still well-preserved structures belonging to buildings of the Ancient Roman and Medieval age. The Roman structures are four storeys high, two storeys being below today’s street level. These belonged to a warehousing complex, probably the Horrea Vespasiani, dating back to the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD), and linked to the river port and trading activities conducted on the Tiber. Two brickwork chambers and two rooms with mosaic paving are still visible. The warehouses were situated on roads alongside the Tiber and sloping down towards the river. In the reign of Septimius Severus (early 3rd century AD) there was a restructuring of the whole complex and new stores, large halls and homes were built that raised the structures up to four storeys high. In the 12th century, a tower-house was built on top of the Roman age structures and is still visible today behind the Specchi Palace.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Rome was inaugurated in 1930 and was first located in the former Pantanella Pasta Factory near the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. In 1952 it was moved to the eighteenth century Palazzo Braschi, former seat of the Fascist Federation of Rome. The collections of the museum consist of 40,000 pieces that document the different moments of the life, work, and customs of the city of Rome from the Middle Ages up to our days. Sculptures and paintings, many of which representing feasts, ceremonies, and various historical events are exhibited, in addition to sixteenth century and Medieval mosaics, frescoes, and ceramics, discovered during the excavations and demolitions that affected the city. It also includes the De Sanctis collection and the complete series of casts by Pietro Tenerani, a well-known sculpture of the past century.The following works deserve to be mentioned: the Carousel in honor of Christine of Sweden by Filippo Lauri and Filippo Gagliardi; the Feast of the Saracen at Piazza Navona by Andrea Sacchi; St. Camillo de' Lellis by Pierre Subleyras; the Portrait of Pious the Fourth by Pompeo Batoni; the Self-portrait by Antonio Canova; the Baptism of Christ by Francesco Mochi.
The collection of the museum comprises the Municipal Cabinet of Prints and the Photographic Archive, they are largerly digital and can be consulted via multimedia stations.
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Palazzo Braschi - Museum of Rome
2 Piazza NavonaThe Museum of Rome was inaugurated in 1930 and was first located in the former Pantanella Pasta Factory near the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. In 1952 it was moved to the eighteenth century Palazzo Braschi, former seat of the Fascist Federation of Rome. The collections of the museum consist of 40,000 pieces that document the different moments of the life, work, and customs of the city of Rome from the Middle Ages up to our days. Sculptures and paintings, many of which representing feasts, ceremonies, and various historical events are exhibited, in addition to sixteenth century and Medieval mosaics, frescoes, and ceramics, discovered during the excavations and demolitions that affected the city. It also includes the De Sanctis collection and the complete series of casts by Pietro Tenerani, a well-known sculpture of the past century.The following works deserve to be mentioned: the Carousel in honor of Christine of Sweden by Filippo Lauri and Filippo Gagliardi; the Feast of the Saracen at Piazza Navona by Andrea Sacchi; St. Camillo de' Lellis by Pierre Subleyras; the Portrait of Pious the Fourth by Pompeo Batoni; the Self-portrait by Antonio Canova; the Baptism of Christ by Francesco Mochi.
The collection of the museum comprises the Municipal Cabinet of Prints and the Photographic Archive, they are largerly digital and can be consulted via multimedia stations.
Parks & Nature
That of the Pincio is the historical walk dearest to the Romans, perhaps the most beautiful. From the terrace of the Villa Borghese backs the view of the Piazza del Popolo is breathtaking. The Pincio park was built in the early years of '800, when Rome was invaded by the French. The project, in the neoclassical style, the garden and the Piazza del Popolo is the architect Valadier. It is the first public garden in Rome by Napoleon.
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Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IThat of the Pincio is the historical walk dearest to the Romans, perhaps the most beautiful. From the terrace of the Villa Borghese backs the view of the Piazza del Popolo is breathtaking. The Pincio park was built in the early years of '800, when Rome was invaded by the French. The project, in the neoclassical style, the garden and the Piazza del Popolo is the architect Valadier. It is the first public garden in Rome by Napoleon.