Abbey of Farfa

Abbey of Farfa

In the town of Fara in Sabina, just over 50 km from Rome we find the splendid Abbey of Farfa, one of the finest examples of Italian Renaissance buildings in all Italy. This stunning monastic complex is of extremely ancient origin is a must. If you haven’t...
Hadrian’s Villa

Hadrian’s Villa

In UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites in Lazio we find the splendid Villa Adriana, built in the 2nd century AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian, and situated in the lovely town of Tivoli, about 30 km from Rome. To imagine the majesty of this imperial residence, it is...
Foro Italico (Italic Forum)

Foro Italico (Italic Forum)

Indicated in the Town Plan of 1909, in a large area named Prati della Farnesina, far from the historical centre, is a green area generically destined for the public. In this space, Renato Ricci, founder and president of the O.N.B. (Opera Nazionale Balilla) an...
Campo de Fiori

Campo de Fiori

Campo de’ Fiori in the city of Rome is one of the most famous and best-known places in the world. It is the market square par excellence, and this may be why it is thought to be one of the most popular Roman places. Here, it is still possible to find the true...
Bunker at Villa Ada Savoia

Bunker at Villa Ada Savoia

Fearing air raids on Rome, Mussolini had two new bunkers built, one at Villa Torlonia and one at Villa Savoia, the latter presumably dating to around the years 1940 – 1941. The bunker at Villa Savoia was carved from within the tufaceous bank of the Colle delle...