Rome in a nutshell

04/01/2025

✨ Wishing you a magical weekend and a happy Epiphany! ✨

Dear friends and followers, the Epiphany weekend has arrived, bringing us the last touch of holiday magic. May these days be filled with peace, sweetness, and little moments of joy to share with your loved ones.

The Epiphany marks the end of the festive season, but it leaves us with a special wish: that every day of the new year may carry a bit of the wonder we’ve experienced during these holidays.

Have a wonderful weekend, a happy Epiphany, and see you soon! 🥰✨

03/01/2025

Good evening again, friends and followers! 🙂

In addition to the photos, I also have these two videos, a bit closer to the fountains. 😉
What a beauty! 🥰 I could stay there for hours!

Happy Friday once again, and see you soon 🙂

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03/01/2025

Good evening, friends and followers! 🙂
You asked me for more detailed shots of the fountains in Piazza Navona, which are shining beautifully after their recent restoration.
Here they are, hoping you'll like them 🥰.
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31/12/2024

Hello everyone, friends and followers.

Life is an unpredictable journey, capable of giving us both very challenging moments and truly wonderful ones. I wish you all to end this year with gratitude for everything that has been and to welcome the new year with hope and optimism. Wishing you a great ending and a splendid beginning! 🌟

For those who haven’t seen it, I filmed this video last year, and tonight felt like the perfect time to share it again.

Best wishes to all, see you soon! 🥳

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31/12/2024

🇮🇹 Rome, historic centre, Piazza Navona ❣️

30/12/2024

Piazza Navona 2024.

The "mela stregata" / "enchanted apple" of Piazza Navona is a traditional sweet mostly found during the Christmas season at the stalls of the famous Piazza Navona. It’s a fresh apple coated with a crunchy layer of bright red caramelized sugar, giving it an inviting and magical fairy-tale appearance. This treat is very popular and is part of the magical atmosphere of this time of year!

Of course, I couldn’t resist indulging in it as usual 😍

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30/12/2024

📣📣📣Good morning, friends and followers.

I'll keep it short, no beating around the bush.

I passed the exam 🤩. I’m going to become a tour guide, for real! I’ll have to wait a bit to get my license, and it’ll take a few months unfortunately, but it’s now certain: I’ll be a tour guide in 2025 🥰. Can you imagine how excited I am?

25/12/2024

From an enchanted, magical, and playful world, I wish all of you and your loved ones a serene and magical Christmas ❣️.

See you soon!

Da un mondo incantato, fatato e giocoso, auguro a tutti voi e ai vostri cari, un sereno e magico Natale ❣️.

A presto

24/12/2024

📣 Ladies and Gentlemen, the Jubilee has arrived! I’m a bit emotional and truly hope I’ll have the chance to work as a tour guide during this very special year for my city 😍 P.S. I’m still waiting for news about my exam... let’s see 🤞

Anyway, today, 12/24/2024, at 7:00 PM, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, officially launching the Holy Year 2025.
It will be twelve months packed with events, both religious and non-religious, alongside celebrations in jubilee churches around the world. There are four Holy Doors open in the Papal Basilicas (in addition to St. Peter's in the Vatican: St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls), plus one at Rebibbia Prison, which Pope Francis will open on December 26.
Fun fact for stamp collectors: don’t miss the collectible stamp dedicated to the Holy Year 2025 😉

I wish you a wonderful Christmas Eve filled with joy and time well spent with your families. Let’s catch up tomorrow to exchange Christmas greetings! 🌟

20/12/2024

Good morning everyone, friends and followers 🥰

This is the beautiful Via Ottaviano, which has recently been decorated and turned into a pedestrian street! Believe me, it offers a truly enjoyable walking experience 😉

See you soon and have a great weekend, everyone!

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13/12/2024

Good morning, friends and followers! Do you know what the "talking statues" are?

The so-called “talking statues” of Roman popular tradition are Pasquino, Abate Luigi, Madama Lucrezia, and Marforio. Over time, two more sculptures were added to this group as part of the decoration of fountains: the Babuino and the Facchino. Since the 16th century, Romans have used these statues as true spaces for public expression, posting anonymous messages, often critical and satirical, directed at the authorities. These compositions, known as “pasquinades”, take their name from Pasquino, the most famous talking statue and the symbol of this tradition of popular protest.

Here, I present to you Marforio, originally placed in the Forum of Augustus, but over time, it was moved several times. Today, it is housed in the Capitoline Museums, where it can be admired in the courtyard of the Palazzo Nuovo. In the tradition of pasquinades, Marforio played the role of Pasquino's counterpart, creating real satirical dialogues between the two statues. The statue is traditionally identified as a personification of the Tiber River, the Sea, or as the god Oceanus or the god Neptune.

The next time you visit Rome, you might want to go on a little treasure hunt to see them all! 😄

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06/12/2024

Good morning, friends and followers!

Did you know that, right in the heart of Trastevere, there’s the smallest house in the neighborhood? Yes, it’s the one at the top of the steps—a real little gem!
It belongs to a private citizen who, ironically, happens to own the most photographed house in the neighborhood 🙂 Quite a comeback, I’d say, compared to those with stunning penthouses 🤣.

Wishing you a great Friday and a wonderful weekend 😃 See you soon!

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Picture: Trastevere District, Via dell'Arco di San Calisto

05/12/2024

Have you ever stepped inside the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana, also known as Santa Maria Nova? And have you ever wandered around the Colosseum to see it, even from the outside?

Hidden just behind, this marvel often goes unnoticed as many tourists, captivated by the magnificent amphitheater, skip visiting this beautiful site.
It was in this church, in 1425, that Francesca Romana, founder of the Tor de’ Specchi monastery, took her vow of oblature and then the Basilica changed name. It is also here that Pope Gregory XI is buried.

Believe me, it’s absolutely worth a visit ☺️. See you soon!

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02/12/2024

Imagine the rhythmic sound of horses' hooves echoing through the narrow streets of Rome, as a botticella takes tourists to discover iconic landmarks like the Colosseum. This picturesque scene is at the center of a heated debate in the Eternal City.

The botticelle, the characteristic horse-drawn carriages, are one of the most charming symbols of the Eternal City. Used since the 19th century, they were originally a daily means of transportation for the people of Rome. Over time, they have become one of the most beloved attractions for tourists, offering scenic rides through historic monuments.
The botticelle undoubtedly represent a piece of Rome's history, with their vintage aesthetic and the promise of a romantic and relaxing experience. However, in the modern world, the need to balance respect for traditions with attention to animal welfare and sustainability has become a priority. Naturally, this has sparked much controversy regarding this attraction. In 2020, the Municipality of Rome approved regulations limiting the routes of the botticelle to public parks and green areas, such as Villa Borghese. Even so, the issue remains a topic of debate. Many believe that this tradition should be entirely replaced by more modern and respectful alternatives, such as electric carriages, which have already been proposed in some contexts.

And you, what do you think?

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29/11/2024

🎉 GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE!
Hello, friends and followers ☺️
Exam, done! Now we anxiously await the results 🤞🤞🤞
Of course, you'll be updated promptly! Did I manage to pass on the first try, or will I have to retake it, losing at least six months?
Today, I leave you with this, a snapshot straight from the Rome metro.
See you soon, and have a great weekend, everyone.

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