Walks of Italy

Rome is one of the world’s most popular city-break destinations, but the experience can vary dramatically depending on when you visit. Summer brings long days, bustling piazzas, and peak tourist crowds, while winter offers lower prices and quieter attractions. Spring and autumn are widely considered the best times to visit Rome thanks to their pleasant weather, manageable cro...

From exploring ancient ruins to wandering charming piazzas, there’s no shortage of things to do in Rome. What many visitors don’t realize, however, is that some of the best beaches near Rome are just a short distance from the Eternal City. In fact, several beautiful stretches of coastline can be reached in under two hours, making them ideal day trips from the...

There is something disorienting about standing in front of the Colosseum for the first time. You already know it from postcards, textbooks, and movies where battle-tired gladiators raise fists to a blood-thirsty crowd. None of it prepares you for the scale, or for the feeling that the stone is still carrying something. Two thousand years of spectacle, survival, and human cost...

The Colosseum, also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio, is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built. It once hosted gladiator battles and public spectacles in the heart of Ancient Rome, with a capacity of over 50,000 people. And today, it remains one of Rome’s most frequented landmarks.

While visiting the Colosseum is an essential stop on any trip to the Eternal ...