Hidden Sights

La Sedia del Diavolo: Myths and Legends behind Rome’s Mysterious Devil’s Chair

Unravel the fascinating story of one of Rome's most mysterious ancient ruins, known for centuries as ...

Fri 13 Nov 2020

8 of the Best Places to See the Sunset in Rome

Rome is famously a city of hills - meaning there’s no shortage of panoramic vantage points from ...

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Uncover the artistic secrets of a hidden Renaissance chapel in Rome

Some of Rome’s great artistic treasures are hard to miss – nobody arriving in the city is oblivi ...

Fri 02 Aug 2019

The Pope’s Personal Garden of Eden: A Guide to the Vatican Gardens

History, hidden gems, tickets, prices and much more about the Vatican Gardens.

Fri 17 May 2019

For Whom the Fiddle Plays: Nero and His Golden House

Learn about the most controversial emperor in the history of Rome: find out more about the terrible ...

Tue 12 Mar 2019

How Deep is your Love? The Painful Ecstasy of Bernini’s Saint Teresa

Bernini's beautiful sculpture depicting the Ecstasy of St. Teresa is one of the masterpieces of ...

Wed 27 Feb 2019

The stunning golden mosaics of St. Clement's Basilica in Rome

Learn about the mosaics of St. Clement’s Basilica: decipher their intricate medieval symbolism and ...

Fri 15 Feb 2019

The Seven Wonders of Saint Clement’s Basilica in Rome

Discover the seven most amazing treasures of Saint Clement’s Basilica, from the dark depths of its ...

Fri 01 Feb 2019

The Resurrection of Christ in Vatican Museum’s Tapestry Gallery

Learn about the incredible Resurrection of Christ tapestry in the Vatican, and let the eyes of Jesus ...

Tue 13 Nov 2018

Christopher Columbus Hitches a Ride in the Hall of Maps

Discover the history of Columbus heading to the new world as depicted in the Hall of Maps in the ...

Tue 19 Jun 2018

The Newly Reopened Farnese Aviaries: A Renaissance Garden in Ancient Rome

Tue 10 Apr 2018

Luther’s Graffiti in Raphael’s Rooms: The Vatican Under Attack

Learn about the dramatic Sack of Rome in 1527, in the climax of the Renaissance, when troops of the ...

Thu 29 Mar 2018