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Hidden gems of Rome
Rome’s smallest church: Madonna dell’Archetto
Tucked into a quiet alley near the Trevi Fountain, a tiny doorway leads to the smallest church in Rome. This is...
Gladiators’ training ground next to the Colosseum: Ludus Magnus
Many people visit the Colosseum every day, but very few know that right next to it lies the only gladiators’ training...
A secret optical illusion near the Pantheon: the rooms of St Ignatius
Just a short walk from the Pantheon, a quiet building hides an optical illusion most people walk right past. To find...
A hidden photogenic spot near the Trevi Fountain: Galleria Sciarra
One of Rome’s most photogenic corners lies just a short walk from the Trevi Fountain. It’s called Galleria Sciarra,...
Hidden underground near the Colosseum: Santi Cosma e Damiano
A short walk from the Colosseum, the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian reveals a true “lasagna of history.”...
The Colossus of Constantine near the Roman Forum
Just moments from the Roman Forum, the Colossus of Constantine waits to surprise you. This was a massive statue...
Pantheon’s mysterious light effect: a rare moment inside the dome
Every year, for just a few minutes, something incredible happens inside the Pantheon. The light coming through the...
The secret wheel near St Peter’s Square
Just steps from St. Peter’s in Rome, you’ll find a small detail most people walk right past, yet it holds an...
Angels near the Spanish Steps: Bernini in Sant’Andrea delle Fratte
Tucked away in a church near the Spanish Steps, you’ll find two angels so beautiful that the Pope couldn’t bear to...
Underground Trastevere: San Crisogono, a lasagna of history
Right in Trastevere, one of Rome’s most picturesque neighborhoods, lies an underground crypt that hardly anyone knows...
Church of the Gesù: a hidden weekly spectacle near the Pantheon
A spectacular show takes place every weekend inside the Church of the Gesù, just a few steps from the Pantheon. Step...
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