independent state
An independent state within the city of Rome
Which is the most important Catholic church in Rome? Surprisingly, it is not St Peter’s, but the Basilica of St John Lateran, on the Caelian
Even by Roman standards the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is magnificent. It has artworks in every corner, stunning mosaics, and holy relics. And,
Of Italy’s 62 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, six are located wholly or partly within the region of Lazio. Of course, the most famous is the
The village of Castel Gandolfo is an easy day trip from Rome. It is a hill town with a scenic lakeside location in the Castelli
I don’t like crowds. Or queues. A few years ago, I looked at the line of people outside the Vatican Museums and decided to forget
It’s a familiar dilemma: you want to see some of the world’s most famous artworks but so do hundreds of other people. Do you join