The High Renaissance was a period during the Renaissance movement in Rome when some of the most exceptional artworks were produced. It is believed to have begun in 1490 with…
Home to the Oscan-speaking people, the native inhabitants of Campania, Stabiae in Italy, gives a deeper insight into Roman life. Every footstep through the ancient streets tells the story of…
The Roman Forum, also known as Forum Romanum in Latin, is located at the center of Rome, Italy. This site is a location of important political, religious, and social activities.…
Climbing down the Spanish Steps and walking into the narrow shopping alley Via Dei Condotti, Caffè Greco here opens a window to the past. A coffee bar dating back to…
The lack of decision making of politics and governance in a time when major societal changes occur at an increasingly faster pace and the dissatisfaction with the decision process makes…
1. Beginning of the Vatican Museums The onset of the Vatican Museums takes us back to the early 16th century. It began when Pope Julius II purchased the first sculpture…
The Sistine Chapel is a must-visit site in Rome. It is not only of religious importance to the Catholics, but it also has a vast history and it is a…
In the last decade or so, with astounding breakthroughs in the field of futuristic technology and architecture alike, it isn’t surprising that we are using VR technology to predict most…
Architecture has been at the center of the city’s tourism sector. However, the city is fast reinventing itself with modern architecture. Rome has several UNESCO world heritage sites including public…
Rome is always considered a picturesque city with prodigious contributions to architecture. With a history spanning over 28 centuries back, the architecture in Rome started with the Italian Renaissance, the…