rome blog

Subscribe

The Monti Neighborhood in Rome

March 28, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

Rome is divided into twenty districts, or Municipi, which are identified by Roman numerals. Each of these neighborhoods is subdivided into neighborhoods, or rioni, (which also have Roman numerals). In the district I or Centro Storico of Rome, you’ll find Monti (No. I) neighborhood.

monti-neighborhood-rome

The Monti neighborhood is located in the eastern part of Rome, between the Rione Trevi and Campitelli at the end of the Rione Celio and Esquilino-Castro Praetorium. It is the largest and one of the oldest Rioni, where a great number archaeological remains are located. Nearby, there’s also the Foro di Nerva and the Colosseo Romano and il Parco di Colle Oppio and delle Terme di Traiano. Thus, judging from its ruins, this was a densely populated area in Roman times. It’s divided into two parts. The upper part, or Vicus patricius, was where the wealthy lived (today it is the Via Urbana) and the lower, or Suburra, was where the populace lived, a place full of brothels and disreputable venues. The dangers of the neighborhood were so great that the Roman Forum was separated from them because it was constanly under the threat of fire.

In the Middle Ages the aqueducts were constructed, and the areas where they were not built soon depopulated. Nevertheless, the Monti neighborhood developed differently, since its inhabitants felt such a strong connection with the area.

The urban developments of the 1800s and later the fascist period caused great changes in the Monti neighborhood.

In the beginning of the 21st century, Monti has become quite trendy and its streets are once again among the most popular of Rome. I’ll take you on a little tour of its cobblestone streets so you can get to know some of the most interesting sites:

Mercato Monti

What started out as a kind of outlet for merchants in the area has developed into a market featuring more than 35 designers. It takes place every Sunday (except the last Sunday of the month) from 10 am to 8 pm. You’re certain to find something unique here. Where? The Hotel Palatino Via Leonina 46/48.

La Carbonara

This trattoria is an institution in the neighborhood. Open since 1906, it serves the best Roman food in an inviting atmostphere. Go here for traditional dishes. Where? Via Panisperna 214.

Fontana di Piazza della Madonna dei Monti

This plaza is located in the heart of Monti. It has become a meeting place for young people, who enjoy sitting outside to drink wine and eat good Piadina from the district of Emilia-Romagna. Where? The Piadineria, Via del Boschetto 98.

Vino Roma

And speaking of wine, you can enjoy excellent wine in this venue. They also have delicious food that uses the best seasonal produce. Where? Via in Selci 84.

Today’s Monti neighborhood is a place for young people, a trendy neighborhood where you can find the best bars and shops of Rome. But it has also maintained a strong sense of tradition, which coexists perfectly with the modern aspects that have been added in recent years.

Cinta Blanch Only-apartments AuthorCinta Blanch

If you´re looking for apartments in Rome , why not stay in the historical Monti neighborhood, where tradition meets modernity!

Contact Me 

Free Wi-Fi Cafes in Rome

March 25, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

Finding a wi-fi connection while you’re traveling can be a real nightmare sometimes…Here a short list of cafes with free wi-fi if and delicious food in Rome. The list covers the city center.

Rome <b>free</b> wi fi cafes

Barnum Cafe

Named after the Barnum circus founded in the mid nineteenth century it’s open from Monday to Saturday from 09.00 to 02.00 am, basically it’s a coffee shop with kitchen. They have an excellent cappuccino but you will find also homemade desserts, wines, beer, cocktails, appetizers, a selection of teas and of course free wi-fi. The large white bricks walls often host art and photography exhibitions.

Soul Kitchen

Another place where you can find a free wi-fi connection is Soul Kitchen. Located in a very quiet and peaceful street in the chaotic neighborhood of San Lorenzo, the restaurant is cheerful and colorful, perfect for a cheap cup of coffee (50 cents), but also for a rich aperitif

Grandma Bistrot

Five stars for this bistro in the neighborhood of Quadraro. The menu changes very often with a great attention to seasonal products, perfect for dinner and brunch. Colors and furniture are remarkable, this small bistro hosts different kind of events, it´a a place capable to change during the day with attention to tradition, but also to innovations. Wi-fi is free.

Circus

Nice cafe with a colorful decor in a very “young” environment. You can just sit and read some of the magazines available. There are tables in the space near the entrance, but also in the back where you can find an amazing living room, with sofas and TV. In addition to comfort and style you can also enjoy their famous smoothies with different combinations and excellent cakes.

Zerosettancinque

If you find yourselves walking near “Circo Massimo“ take a break at Zerosettantacinque. The ceiling and the rounded entrance give to this place the look of a cellar but it is a Wine Bar with a soft lighting and a relaxing atmosphere and wines on the walls. The name of the restaurant speak for itself, the wine list is excellent, from the cheapest to the most delicious italian wine.

RED

Read Eat Dream. RED combines words, food, a garden and wi-fi in a winning combo. At the entrance there is a library with thousand paper goods, then you find very comfortable chairs and iPads available for customers. In the second room there are tables and a small store with Italian food products. The third room is dedicated to coffee. RED is part of Feltrinelli group, one of the most important Italian bookstore chains.

The Perfect Bun

This place is very “New York style”, if You know what I mean, it’s located near Largo del Teatro Valle, a few steps from Corso Rinascimento. Interiors and furnishings are fabulous, the atmosphere is casual and very pleasant. Not the cheapest place in Rome, but the menu is really wide, from savory to sweet. A long list of burgers chicken wings, sauces, potato salad, and cakes of all types. Open for brunch and dinner.

Gianluca Petrillo Only-apartments AuthorGianluca Petrillo

For your next holidays in the Italian capital, find and compare prices of apartments in Rome and be sure to find a wi-fi connection, just in case it doens´t work, here a list of cafes with free wi-fi in Rome.

Contact Me 

Castelli Romani – A Perfect Day Trip from Rome

March 20, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

Do not be fooled by the name, we are not talking about the ancient Scottish castles located on the tops of misty highlands, but the most sinuous Colli Albani, an area with 13 towns, also known as the Castelli Romani.

castelli <b>romani</b> <b>day</b> trip

The gold wine of Frascati

Resort towns of Lords since the days of the Empire, they are still one of the favorite places for people who live in Rome in the hot summer days. For exaple, do not miss Frascati, a beautiful little town dominated by the sixteenth century Villa Aldobrandini, whose splendid facade stands out with its Italian gardens, the entire town. Frascati it’s famous for its DOC (Controlled designation of origin) wine, a white wine produced from different varieties called the “Frascati DOC”. This is one of the glories of the Roman Castles gastronomy and one of the finest wines from around Lazio region. Frascati DOC is known as “golden wine”, so-called for its color and value.

 

Grottaferrata & Castel Gandolfo

If you prefer a medieval mood, you should visit the nearby Grottaferrata and its Greek Abbey of San Nilo, founded in 1004 by monks from the Byzantine Calabria. But the Castelli Romani are also famous for the towns built on the volcanic lakes, such as Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope. When the weather is good, it is worth making here a dive and relax in one of the many cafes around the lake.

 

Roman history in Nemi

For a taste of Roman history, do not miss Nemi, this town overlooks the homonymous lake. It is worth a visit its Museum of the Roman Ships built by Mussolini to host two ancient Roman ships discovered in the lake.

 

The kingdom of “Fraschette”. Discovering Ariccia

Beyond ancient ruins, villas, and amazing views, the Castelli Romani are known also for the food produced in these area. A peculiarity of these places are the “fraschette”, characteristic restaurants obtained in most cases from the old wine cellars, where you can enjoy cheap wine, olives, cheese, pork and typical Roman dishes. Ariccia is definitely one of the most famous place for fraschette, but more import it’s the land of “Porchetta di Ariccia”, basically pork meat served with bread, flavored with rosemary, garlic and black pepper, a slice of porchetta is compact and homogeneous, with the fat fraction well separated from the lean.

 

Grape Festival in Marino

Other locations are Monte Porzio Catone, Montecompatri, Rocca Priora, Rocca di Papa and Marino, known since 1925 fot its “Sagra dell’uva” (Grape Festival) celebrated on the first Sunday of October. During this special day you can witness the solemn procession of the historical “Madonna del Rosario” and the “Miracolo delle fontane”. To tell the truth this is not a proper “miracle”, the story is very simple: the pipes of the city fountains are filled whit white wine while the water supply is suspended.

 

Albano Laziale & Genzano

Albano Laziale it’s worth a visit especially for its beautiful lake, easily reachable from Rome and surrounded with many green areas. In the end save some time for Genzano, a city renowned for its “IGP” (Protected geographical indication) bread. The secret of the “Pane di Genzano” is the typical thin crust, but also the preparation of the dough, the double fermentation, the right amount of water, the clever mix of flour type “O” and the the addition of bran. At Genzano every year in the month of June is held the “Infiorata” a huge floral carpet articulated in about 2000 square meters in the central Italo Belardi street.

Gianluca Petrillo Only-apartments AuthorGianluca Petrillo

If you hate chaos and traffic but you still love Rome, look for an apartment in Rome and travel to the Castelli Romani area, where food, wine and a relaxing atmosphere is waiting for you.

Contact Me 

The Two Best Activities for Your Stay in Rome

March 13, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

When we’re traveling, it’s natural to seek out the best experiences possible so that we have lots of great memories. As a result, we can recommend, and sometimes enthusiastically revisit, remote countries we got to know in the distant or not-so-distant past.

Whenever disagreements arise during a visit to Rome, it’s most often about choosing the best activities to undertake.

But we can tell you that there are really just two activities you must take part in when you visit Rome: selecting a great plate of food and visiting the sights.
best-activities-rome
The best dishes to eat when visiting Rome

Rome´s cuisine is generally categorized by the dishes’ lack of quality, since the products which are usually used to prepare them are made of different flours. However, not all of it fits into this category of opinion.

There are a variety of impressive dishes that require delicacy in their preparation. Proof of this is the Fettuccine Romane. This wonderful dish consists of various meats, topped with noodles and a sauce made of vegetables and red wine. It’s the perfect combination and one of the most fabulous dishes to try when visiting Rome.

For those who like vegetarian options, one of the best dishes that I would recommend tasting is Penne all´arrabbiata. This dish consists of various vegetables and a wonderful pasta (penne) that will certainly provide the energy needed to spend the day visiting all the best sites.

Tips and places to consider when visiting Rome

The Roman Coliseum is definitely one of the most marvelous places to see in Rome. In this large coliseum many gladiators once fought to their death. This was considered a circus and was used for the general entertainment of the Roman citizens.

Another site that is complementary to a visit to the Colosseum is the Roman Forum or Imperial Forums. Contrary to what you may think, a forum is not an activity but rather a place where the citizens of ancient Rome sat to discuss major economic and social problems of the polis.

Although some of it has been destroyed over time, you can still see several columns and flat spots, where it is possible to conceive that large gatherings of the ancient civilization met to determine the fate of the policies governing their city.

Escritores De Articulos Only-apartments AuthorEscritores De Articulos

I have one last tip that will be useful for you when renting your apartment, since it can help you save time and money, both of which you’ll need to visit multiple sites of Rome. Visitors or tourists who rent apartments in Rome city center  have the advantage of being close to the sites and experiencing the Roman infrastructure. Staying in the center also offers a lot of other conveniences.

Contact Me 

Mumford and Sons Concert in Rome

March 11, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

The British Mumford and Sons will perform a concert in the Eternal City on the 16th of March. This is a very special concert for their many Italian fans, which are always eager to watch the performance of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall and Ted Dwane.

It is so much the excitement the band causes in Italy that tickets for their concert were sold out weeks ago. Atlantic Live concert hall, former Palacisalfa, is the place where Romans will have the opportunity to enjoy the biggest hits of the Brits.

mumford-and-sons-concert-rome

Mumford and Sons were formed in 2007 and since then, the band has reached the top positions on the charts in several countries in Europe and the United States.

The band has released three very successful albums so far, which helped them to become increasingly famous in England and the rest of the world. With unique folk-rock tunes, the band has toured many cities in the UK, while catching the attention of people who have been gradually become their faithful followers.

In 2010, the band was invited to perform in an American TV program, and since then, they have become increasingly popular outside Britain while gaining many fans on the way and harvesting many well-deserved awards.

In December 2010 the band was nominated for two Grammys, one for the Best New Artist and the other for the Best Rock Song with their hit ´Little Lion Man´. In the same year, they also got the ARIA Artist award to the most popular band and in 2011 they won the Brit Award for Best British Album.

In the 2013 edition of the Grammy Awards they got two prizes; the Best Album of the year and the best video for their song ´Big Easy Express´, while winning over the famous The Black Keys.

Mumford and Sons will perform one of the most anticipated concerts in Rome on the 16th of March. This is a concert that you don’t want to miss.  

 

Sepelaci Only-apartments AuthorSepelaci

If you don’t want to miss the extraordinary performance of the Mumford and Sons in the capital of Italy, you definitively have to book one of apartments in Rome city  and get the most out of the city while enjoying great music.

Contact Me 

The best 5 places of non-touristic Rome

March 04, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

If you´re a traveller who avoids traditional routes and places full of tourists and you like to see the true essence of every city that you visit, you cannot miss out on our proposals for alternative tourism in Rome and fall in love with the most hidden part of this wonderful city.

places nonturistic rome

Maxxi Museum

In a city where everything that´s ancient is venerated with religious fervor, the weight of history can be felt in every corner. That´s why the first contemporary art museum was a turning point for the whole city. The Maxxi (National Museum of art of the 21st century) opened its doors in 2010. Created by Zaha Hadid, the prestigious English-based Iraqi architect, has become a reference in Europe with its two spaces dedicated to 21st century art and architecture respectively an its impressive structure made out of cement and glass.

Piazza Vittorio Market

In the district of Esquilino you can find one of the most authentic and old markets in the Italian capital. Since the early 20th century, the Roman merchants attended Piazza Vittorio Emanuele every morning to sell fresh goods. It still opened during the Second World War and today it still offers the best of local gastronomy as well as clothes. You won´t find a better place to mix with the locals and practice your Italian with some haggling. The sellers there will give you advice on how to cook the food that you buy and give you a small masterclass of Italian cuisine.

Roseto Comunale

The Roseto is a public garden with more than 1,000 species of roses from all around the world, ideal to spend a day in the open air far away from the Roman chaos. Coinciding with the time when the roses flourish, you will only be able to see this wonderful and colourful show between May and October. 

Protestant Cemetery

This cemetery was created in the 18th century with the aim of providing a final resting place for the non-Catholic foreigners, mainly the English, who lived in Rome. Here you can find the remains of illustrious characters such as the poet John Keats, his friend Joseph Severn, Percy Shelley, a son of Goethe and Gregory Corso, among majestic mausoleums and solemn statues. This place is without doubt one of the most romantic and bucolic places in Rome.

Ponte Milvio

If there´s a place dedicated to love in this romantic city that´s the Milvio Bridge. Every day, local lovers go to this place to seal their eternal love and to propose to each other. Up until the end of 2012, you could see many padlocks locked into the lampposts that preside the bridge. This phenomenon was due to the idea of the Italian writer Federico Moccia who wrote about putting a padlock on the bridge and throwing the key in the river Tiber so that love lasted forever. After many years of controversy due to this practice, the City Council decided to take the padlocks away to restore the bridge, although this hasn´t taken away a single bit of its magical and romantic charm. 

Elena Alvarez Only-apartments AuthorElena Alvarez

And to sleep, if you´re looking for central and affordable accommodation, check out our Rome apartments directory . You´ll definitely find something of your liking there.

Contact Me 

Rome Marathon 2013

March 01, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

After a few years, on the 17th of March 2013 the 19th edition of the Rome Marathon will take place, one of the most important ones in the world that includes the most amount of athletes. Out of all the Italian marathons, this one is most definitely the most prestigious one.

Not only that but also, the route that the race will run is a stunning one, among millenary stones, ancient constructions and imperial pasts.

The starting time with be at 9am from Via dei Fori Imperiali, next to the Colosseum, with the Colosseum itself being the finish point of the event that will close at 4pm.

rome-marathon-2013

This marathon tradition is totally professional and it´s planned to the very last detail in terms of organization and participation. All the athletes have to register and pay their fees, which gives them access to their number and their supplies: shirt, rucksack and chip.

The race is a hard one, despite being that little bit easier due to it being run in the beautiful Eternal City, and that´s why the athletes will have medical assistance every 3 miles in the event that they require it. The satisfaction of running a marathon in Rome is double: on the one hand because you need a lot of preparation to run those 26 miles and, on the other,  because you´re doing so in the city of Rome.

This way, with a marathon rhythm, you can see all the most emblematic landmarks in Rome non-stop.

On that day, the atmosphere is festive and sporting. It´s a special day for all the locals and they decorate the city appropriately for it.

Many films have been filmed and dreams have taken place in this city throughout the years… even by walking you can go on that historical fairytale route that has so much to show. However, what is the most emblematic part of the route? It´s hard to say, although here are a few of the places so that you can get an idea.

Arch of Constantine, which commemorated the victory of Constantine the Great in the Battle of Ponte Milvio in the year 312 AD. It´s one of the most important arches in the city.

Little is preserved of the Circus Maximus, although the race track is still there. This was the biggest circus in Rome in its day and also the first one to be built.

The Pantheon is another of the most important monuments in ancient and classic Roman history. Today, thanks to its circular shape, the square that it´s in takes the name of Piazza della Rotonda. It has specific opening times but they are very flexible and entry is free.

Who hasn´t poured their hopes by flicking a coin over their shoulder at the Fontana di Trevi? This is a place that must be visited and spending a few days in Rome is like a dream itself.

These are just a few places that make up the cultural offer of Rome, so go and discover the many more that are remaining when you visit this wonderful city!

 

emejota Only-apartments Authoremejota

Find apartment accommodation in Rome and visit all the landmarks that are located in this incredible city.

Contact Me 

Three different daily routes around Rome

February 26, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

A day is plenty of time to do things and if you plan your route well you can see many of the wonderful places that Rome has to stun all the visitors who choose this immortal European city to spend their holidays in.

 three-daily-routes-around-rome

The Classic Route

The classic area, which includes ancient Rome, could be a good starting point for the first of these routes. Let´s choose the Colosseum as the starting point for this tour. The building dedicated to the ancient games preserves its grandeur and it´s always one of the most impressive places. Around it there are many people dressed as ancient Roman legionnaires and gladiators so that people can take pictures with them, paying of course.

Next to the Colosseum is the start of the Via dei Fori Imperiali, where the Roman Forum is, surrounded by the remains of other buildings and constructions of the time. You can see the Trajan Forum, the Trajan Column, the Temple of Mars, the Temple of Venus, the House of the Vestals, the Arch of Titus or the Arch of the Septimius Severus among others.

Afterwards you go down to the Capitoline Hill where Piazza del Campidoglio is, which was designed by Michelangelo.There you can see the replicas of the statues of Castor and Pollux and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. You can also visit the Capitoline Museums which gather the main art collections and pieces of the Italian capital.

The next stop is the Pantheon, a building from the year 120 AD that represented a complete innovation for the time. Its height is the same size as its diameter, so a sphere could be included there.

To finish, you arrive at Piazza Navona, where you can enjoy the fountains there and the Church of Sant´Agenese in Agone and the Palazzo Pamphili.

 

The Central Route

The second route starts from Piazza di Spagna in the city´s historical centre. The most famous steps in the city end up at the Fontana della Barcaccia, where hundreds of tourists gather to take a picture next to it.

Following Via Sistina you get to Piazza Barberini, where there are two more fountains: Fontana del Tritone and Fontana delle Api. You can also visit Palazzo Barberini, which gathers the National Gallery of Ancient Art (Galleria Nazionale d´Arte Antica), where you can see works by artists such as Caravaggio, Rafael or Filippo Lippi.

Just a few yards from there is the Fontana di Trevi, the most famous and popular fountain in Rome. It´s practically impossible to take a picture there since there are so many people in the small square where it´s located.

Nearby is Villa Sciarra, a park with many statues and fountains. From there you can get to the Palazzo Quirinale, the home of the Italian government. Just over two miles from there is the Vatican, where this route will finish.

You can get there by Metro (Barberini, San Pietro or Musei Vaticani) and you get to St Peter´s Square, from where you can easily get to the main landmarks in the Vatican, such as the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel or St Peter´s Basilica.

When you leave the Vatican you can stop at the Castello Sant´Angelo on Borgo Santo Spirito. This place was the refuge, mausoleum and prison of the popes and even the home of the Vatican Archives.

 

The Borghese Route

The third route will start at the gardens of Villa Borghese, where you can find the National Gallery of Modern Art and the Borghese Gallery, the most important out of the two since it has the private collection of the Borghese family. In these gardens you can also find the city zoo.

Once out of Villa Borghese you can go to Santa Maria Maggiore, the biggest church in Rome, and then head down Via Merulana to the basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the city cathedral.

To finish the day, in this or any other of the two routes, it´s highly recommended to dine on board of one of the boats that go on a nightly cruise down the Tiber. A great and unforgettable way to finish a visit around Rome.

Sepelaci Only-apartments AuthorSepelaci

To see the city without rushing around and see the magic in the streets and buildings, stay in Rome apartments and walk around without any hurries in a city where history is around every corner.

Contact Me 

Pigneto in Rome – the bohemian neighborhood

February 25, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

London has Shoreditch, Paris Le Marais and Rome, as you would expect has  its version of the West Village of New York called Pigneto, a place where time takes on another dimension and its inhabitants enjoy the dolce vita in full twenty-first century.

pigneto-rome

Located near the Termini station and the university district of San Lorenzo, El Pigneto was an old residential district, whose illustrious past can be seen in the old villas and Art Nouveau architecture which can be admired in its oldest part. After World War II and the arrival of the railroad, it was transformed in the hands of the workers who came to work in the railway and simpler buildings began to mix with the great mansions. The Art Nouveau dominated the trends of the moment and was the prevailing style in this new phase.

Today, it has become one of the most culturally and intellectually active neighbors in Rome, where historic neighborhood inhabitants mix with students and artists, and there are numerous exhibitions, concerts and cultural activities not to be missed.

First came the immigrants in search of affordable homes, then students, for its proximity to the University of La Sapienza, and finally, architects, filmmakers and intellectuals who saw here a chance to live in a quaint and lively area. The secret of its charm in its spirit and distinctly popular neighborhood has not been lost with the arrival of new residents in search of remote territories far from the more chaotic, and still free of tourists Rome.

Its cornerstone is located in Via del Pigneto, a pedestrian street with a great nightlife, home of the daily market where neighbors develop much of their social  joyful life . It also hosts a popular antique market held on the last Sunday of each month, an opportunity to bargain for the merchandise of the locals. Around, new businesses have emerged: exquisitely decorated shops, bookstores, art galleries and coffee shops.

Much of the success of the district is due to the distinctive contributions of iconic filmmakers like Pier Paolo Pasolini and Roberto Rossellini: as the casting of the first film by Pasolini, Accatone was held inside the Bar Necci, a establishment that opened in 1924 and is one of the emblems of the neighborhood, where more bohemian neighbors be seen. Meanwhile, Rossellini chose its streets as the setting for his film Rome Open City in 1945.

Besides good restaurants as Chiccen, Grandoni´s or Primo and lively bars as Vini e Oli, Cargo or Hobo, the Pigneto also satisfies your cultural needs with the archaeological remains of Torrione Prenestino, Columbarium and Porta Maggiore, the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, which dates back to s. IV, and the Historical Museum of Toys.

Elena Alvarez Only-apartments AuthorElena Alvarez

To discover the charms of Pigneto and spend an unforgettable holiday in the Italian capital, book accommodation in Rome apartments .

Contact Me 

Videogame Museum of Rome

February 22, 2013 By: romeblogger Category: Rome

If you´re traveling to Rome and want an alternative than visiting the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire, the Vatican or the Trevi Fountain pay close attention to what we are going to tell you.

We will propose a museum, but do not pout because we are talking about the Vigamus Videogames  Museum of Rome. Yes, you read that right, a videogames museum. Specifically one of the latest in the world to open its doors. The Vigamus was inaugurated on October 20, 2012 with great success of attendance during their first months of its digital life.

videogame-museum-rome

Definitely visit this unique museum is a way to break topics during your holiday in Rome. If you are of the generation that lived through the birth of the world of consoles and was always reserving a coin to play the legendary arcade machines you will thoroughly enjoy  Vigamus.

Among the curiosities that you can find at the Museum are  over 150 different game consoles . You can see them in a chronological order and watch how they have evolved over time.

The Museum  aims to highlight the cultural and artistic treasures of this world. There are now several generations that have enjoyed evenings of leisure, alone or together playing and having fun like crazy. Surely you will sigh seeing the primitive Commodore 64. The first unit of this model was created in 1982, and continued to be manufactured in theUnited States for eight years. The legendary Nintendo Game Boy was among the first portable consoles and obviously have their place in the Vigamus.

Of course you will not be disappointed if it comes to playing. Do not worry, you´ll relive the past or play games that your parents have spoken to you about. The Vigamus houses from the legendary Pacman to the latest developments in the sector. Moreover lectures and presentations of the latest releases are hosted.

The video game industry is nowadays more alive than ever. Companies struggle to be the first in sales, games are becoming more realistic and consumers more demanding, besides the gaming world is no longer a child´s realm. Now there are games for all audiences and ages, educational, military, interactive … All of it can be found in the Museum, the first of its kind to open its doors on European soil.

Admission to the exhibition is very economic, only 8 €. You also have the opportunity to attend guided tours from 11:00 to 16:00. Children under 5 can enter for free. It is  open from Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays.

The Vigamus is located in Via Sabotino 4. A very central location within walking distance of the Vatican or the gardens of Villa Borghese. Escape from the classical Rome  and relax with this curious visit which will have you traveling into your digital youth.

 

Salermico Only-apartments AuthorSalermico

find great places to stay in Rome  for days is now more than ever a very practical way of staying in the city. Good prices, many possibilities and especially comfort. If you think it about it twice, it is the smartest way to stay.

Contact Me