What do you think are the most significant symbols of Italy? Cousine, history and sports, correct:)? Italy is full of history. In the capital of Italy, Rome, You will see it at every corner. Then we mentioned sports. Italians are obsessed with football. When there is an important football match on TV, be sure, the streets will be empty:)! Last but not least is the Italian cousin. It is not only pizza and pasta which might be the most favourite meals in the world. It is also Italian coffee. They don’t fancy the big Starbuck’s cups. They mostly enjoy the little shots called espresso. Or they als ..read more

This blog brings you current information about travel situation to Rome caused by Covid-19 epidemy. We bring you quick update on the situation in Rome week by week , so you can decide if your trip to Rome is safe. Since 11th March 2020 Rome has been in quarantine. How does daily life look after these restrictions? Read our blog on the coronavirus quick update on Rome! COVID-19 Restrictions in Rome Nowadays, because of the Coronavirus,  you can leave your home only for urgent reasons. you can go to buy food. Italians are allowed to commute to work however most of the companies sent their emp ..read more

How not to make a visit to a city boring for your kids? We guess they don’t fancy the museums at all, right:)! They may love Rome as a foreign city of course. But let’s admit children can get bored after a few days when seeing just the ruins everywhere:D! What about doing something little bit more crazy experience with them? Something that also you as parents might enjoy! Best segway for kids tour? Let’s try the Segway Grand City Tour! Gladiators and Ice cream Segway turns the boring city sightseeing of Rome into a big fun! On our tours, we will take you to all the main sights of the city. W ..read more

How not to make a visit to a city boring for your kids? We guess they don’t fancy the museums at all, right:)! They may love Rome as a foreign city of course. But let’s admit children can get bored after a few days when seeing just the ruins everywhere:D! What about doing something little bit more crazy experience with them? Something that also you as parents might enjoy! Let’s have some fun on Segways when exploring a new city with your family! Gladiators and Ice cream On our tours, we will take you to all the main sights of the city. We try to make the tour interesting and funny also for the ..read more

The Venice square is located in the geographical center of the city. The square is named after Palazzo Venezia, one of the first Renaissance palaces in Rome. It was originally built by Pope Paul II and used to be the seat of the Republic of Venice. During the 20. century Mussolini used it as his office from where he delivered many of his famous speeches to the crowd. Basilica San Marco one of the oldest churches in Rome is located within the walls of the Palace of Venice, originally built in 336 AD by Pope Mark as a national church for Venice. During recent excavations for the new metro line r ..read more

Pincio Pincio doesn’t belong to one of the seven historic Roman hills, but it is definitely worth a visit. From the balcony of Pincio, we can enjoy the spectacular view of the center of Rome. It can be reached either from Piazza del Popolo or walking from the Church of Trinità dei Monti which is located at the end of the beautiful Baroque Spanish Steps. If you want to cool off from the Italian sun for a while in the summer, visit the Villa Borghese Park, which is also located on the top of Pincio, where you can find many shady places to relax and gain new strength to wander around in this beau ..read more

Italian cuisine is famous in the whole world for its richness and variety. From the north to the south of the peninsula you will be able to taste the refined delicacies of the northern cuisine to the the delicious popular dishes of Campania and Sicily! Within all the other Italian geographical gastronomies, the roman one definitely has a very high spot on the Olympus of the world best palates. Within the most famous dishes, we’ll be able to find first courses, second courses, and desserts loved in the whole globe. This wants to be a little guide for you to understand better the roman cuisine a ..read more

Museums, ruins, monuments, churches…. bleagh! Do you think that your kids would get bored if they came with you to Rome? Well… the answer’s no! Rome offers activities that suit even our smallest friends. We have made a selection of best kids activities in Rome! Hydromania If you’re planning your family holiday to Rome during the summer, you could think about going to have a little refreshing escapade to the aquatic park of Rome – Hydromania! There is a big list of fun activities like toboggans and pools of which you can choose your favourite one to guard yourselves from the hottest days of t ..read more

A small boat-shaped fountain located in the middle of the Spanish Square just below the steps of the Trinità dei Monti. The Fontana della Barcaccia completed between 1627 and 1629 was designed by the architects Pietro and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. According to the legend, the Tiber river flooded in 1598 and a small boat was carried into the middle of the square. This legend inspired Bernini’s creation. Hence the name and shape of this small Baroque gem. The post Barcaccia Fountain appeared first on Segwayfunrome.com ..read more