After months of crowds, clamor, and ceaseless motion, the Eternal City softens under the weight of summer heat. The streets grow calmer, the air more languid, and the Roman sun casts a slower, golden rhythm over daily life.

One of the simplest ways to take in Rome’s greener side is to step into one of its many “lungs”: the grand historic villa parks. When Rome was little more than a compact nucleus, these estates served as countryside retreats of the aristocracy.

Perched atop the highest of Rome’s seven hills, the Quirinal Palace has watched over the city for centuries. Its origins reach back to ancient Rome, when a temple to the god Quirinus stood on this very spot. Later came imperial baths and sun temples, and much later still, in 1570, Pope Gregory XIII chose the hill as the site of his summer retreat.

If April’s showers have done their job, Rome in May bursts into bloom—not only in its gardens and parks, but also across its art scene. Throughout the centuries, Roman artists have adorned their works with botanically accurate floral details, often featuring tulips, roses, peonies, irises, carnations, and anemones, sometimes alongside orange blossoms or jasmine. For a flower-themed tour of the city, here are some of the city’s most iconic blossoms.

French Photographer Hervé Gloaguen at the Museum of Rome in Trastevere, Mario Schifano at the PalaExpo, The Face of Women at the Palace of the Italian Senate, Piazza di Siena Horse Competition at Villa Borghese, BNL Italy Tennis Internationals at the Foro Italico, Flowers: Marvelous Nature at the Chiostro del Bramante, and more.

Step inside the Pantheon and time seems to have paused. One of the best-preserved monuments of the ancient world, the Pantheon has reached us remarkably intact, retaining much of the appearance it had under Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. It’s a rare survivor of invasions, neglect, and even attempted demolition, offering a rare connection to antiquity.

Caravaggio and the Masters of Light at the Museo Storico della Fanteria, Katsushika Hosukai at Palazzo Bonaparte, The Neptune of Lyon at Museo Barracco, Robert Doisneau at Museo del Genio, Vasari and Rome at the Capitoline Museums, The Harlem Globetrotters at Palazzetto dello Sport/PalaTiziano, and more.

With the opening of the extension of Metro Line C between San Giovanni and Colosseo–Fori Imperiali, the Eternal City has recently transformed a simple commute into an immersive descent through two millennia of history…

Rome may sprawl over many hills – as any cyclist quickly learns– but its ancient heart only rested on seven, each of which shaped the city’s myths, politics, and daily life. While it’s often hard to tell which hill you are standing on at any given time, knowing the hills’ history gives a different perspective to a Rome visit, as each has its own distinctive features. Here is a short tour of the Seven Hills of Rome…

Rome dazzles with treasures at every turn—fountains that sing in piazzas, churches crowned with frescoes, palazzi echoing with centuries of secrets. And in the middle of all this flows the Tiber river, a witness to millennia of Rome’s history…

Within the lush greenery of Villa Borghese is a small, man-made lake surrounded by lawns, trails, benches, and archaeological remains, all creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere that is typical of the late-1800s English-style gardens. With its idyllic charm, the Giardino del Lago offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of Rome and is perfect for a leisurely stroll, jog, or boat ride…

Rome is a city of saints, emperors, martyrs— and angels. They appear everywhere: carved in marble, glowing in mosaics, floating across frescoed ceilings. Sometimes fierce, sometimes tender, these figures are more than decoration—they reflect the city’s spiritual imagination and artistic evolution…

This fall, Rome will be welcoming the pharaohs like never before. Starting in November, the Scuderie del Quirinale will unveil a major exhibition dedicated to the mystique and majesty of Ancient Egypt. Called Treasures of the Pharahos, the exhibition is a spellbinding journey through the world of temples, tombs, and timeless deities—right in the heart of the Eternal City…

From grand, monumental spaces to small, hidden corners, Rome’s piazzas are the city’s welcoming living rooms, showcasing the vibrancy and charm of Rome in every stone and fountain. We are all familiar with Rome’s most iconic piazzas; Piazza Navona, home to Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza San Pietro, the hub of Christianity, Piazza di Spagna with its famous Spanish Steps, Piazza della Rotonda beneath the grand Pantheon, and Piazza di Trevi, where the world-renowned Trevi Fountain sits…

It’s a special month for all those visiting Rome: amid solemn farewells, ancient rituals, and the hope of a new beginning, the Eternal City is going through a historic moment. For centuries, the death of a Pope has been an important event not only for the Catholic Church, but for the world in its entirety. On Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday), Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the passing of Pope Francis…

Thanks to recent Roman Forum restorations and excavations, and to the new ambitious Jubilee project for an extended “archaeological walk”, the Forum is no longer the restricted archaeological site it once was. It is now becoming a living part of Rome’s urban fabric…