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Rome


Castel Gandolfo - The Popes׳ Summer Retreat
Castel Gandolfo, located about 25 km southeast of Rome, is a charming hilltop town overlooking Lake Albano. For centuries, it served as...

Boaz Albert
Aug 8, 20252 min read


The Jewish Ghetto of Rome - A Journey Between Past and Present
The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is one of the most moving and fascinating places in the city, with a history spanning over 2,000 years, as the...

Boaz Albert
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Trastevere - the neighborhood across the river
Trastevere means "across the Tiber." The neighborhood is located on the other side of the Tiber River, outside the walls of ancient...

Boaz Albert
Aug 8, 20251 min read


Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori - "Field of Flowers" - is one of Rome's most famous and historic places. In the morning, it functions as a market with...

Boaz Albert
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Tiber Island - An Island in the Heart of Rome
In the middle of the Tiber River, between the Trastevere neighborhood and the Jewish Ghetto, lies Tiber Island (Isola Tiberina)—a small...

Boaz Albert
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Rome Pantheon
In the heart of ancient Rome stands one of humanity's most impressive structures - the Pantheon. A 2,000-year-old building that continues...

Boaz Albert
Aug 5, 20251 min read


St. Peter's Square & Basilica
After visiting the Vatican Museums, we arrived at St. Peter's Square - the religious heart of the Christian world. The square itself is...

Boaz Albert
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Vatican Museum
About 15 years ago, I traveled to Rome for the first time, and of course, I went to visit the Vatican Museums. I didn't want to "waste"...

Boaz Albert
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Villa Adriana - The Private City of a Roman Emperor
On a quiet hill near Tivoli, about 30 kilometers from the center of Rome, lies one of the largest and most impressive private cities ever...

Boaz Albert
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Rome Public Transportation Guide - Everything You Need to Know
Rome is a city that's delightful to explore on foot. Most important tourist sites and entertainment venues are concentrated in a small...

Boaz Albert
Aug 3, 20253 min read


The Fountain Gardens of Tivoli - Villa d'Este
Just half an hour's journey from Rome, in the charming hillside town of Tivoli, awaits one of Europe's most spectacular gardens - Villa...

Boaz Albert
Aug 3, 20253 min read


The Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti), a Baroque-style staircase connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Church of Trinità dei...

Boaz Albert
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Discover the Beauty of Piazza Navona: A Journey Through Art and History
The Marvel of Bernini's Fountain In the center of Piazza Navona stands one of Bernini's most impressive works of art. Pope Innocent X...

Boaz Albert
Aug 1, 20253 min read


The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is probably the most famous fountain in the world and one of Rome's undisputed symbols. Masses of tourists flock to...

Boaz Albert
Aug 1, 20252 min read


The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - A Journey to the Source of Roman Imperial Power
After our impressive visit to the Colosseum, we continued to the nearby archaeological sites - the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. These...

Boaz Albert
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Visiting the Colosseum
Visiting the Colosseum, especially during tourist season, requires booking tickets in advance. There are several types of tickets, some...

Boaz Albert
Jul 31, 20252 min read
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