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Rome is a fascinating city full of history and timeless views, such as the staircase of Trinità dei Monti: let’s find out how many steps the staircase of Piazza di Spagna has and what you need to know about this pearl in the heart of the eternal city! The capital is one of the most known and loved cities in the world also and above all thanks to th...

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The Circus Maximus was one of ancient Rome’s most iconic structures – a massive race track built for the Roman favorite past time – chariot racing. It was also among the most impressive examples of ancient engineering and architecture. The grand stadium was the largest in the Roman world and could accommodate over 150,000 spectators, while the more...

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The Eternal City ended up not being so eternal, and the eternal flame of Rome did go out. One of the best places to learn about the religion of Rome is the Temple of Vestal. At the time, it was one of the most sacred and spiritual places on earth. It is one of the key places to learn what life in ancient Rome was like. To the Ancient Romans, the Ve...

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Scholarships are available for students of Italian descent (including those without an Italian passport) who enroll in a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program at Luiss University in the Management, Business, Marketing, Finance, International Relations, Law, Innovation and Sustainability areas. In the heart of Rome, Italy, Luiss University sp...

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I teach Italian Renaissance and Baroque art, so when I was visiting Rome in January 2023, how could I not try to see a notorious villa that was up for sale and involved in a nasty inheritance dispute? The Villa Aurora, named for the masterful fresco by the 17th-century artist Guercino that adorns the ground-floor salon, also happens to house a rare...

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When in Rome … it’s best to study the humanities. La Sapienza University in the Italian capital has been confirmed as the best in the world in the area of Classical Studies and Ancient History for the third consecutive year in the annual QS rankings. The college founded in 1303 scored 98.7 and is first in Italy in two subject areas, “Arts and Human...

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From the United States to Italy: this journey was recently taken by the portrait bust of Prospero Farinacci, donated to the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo by the non-profit organization American Friends of LoveItaly. The sculpture was previously donated to AFLI by Marilyn Aronberg Lavin in honor of her husband Irving Lavin, professor emeritu...

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The trouble with Rome is that it has so many treasures. Its heady mix of must-see classical ruins, flamboyant fountains, Renaissance palaces and masterpiece-filled museums can make a trip to the Eternal City as exhausting as it is exhilarating – and that’s before you’ve even set an aching foot in a designer store or strolled along a cobbled street...

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April is a great time to visit Rome. With the warm spring weather, the city (literally!) blooms and comes alive. Here are the top tips for making the most of your trip to the Eternal City. The weather is pleasant, the city is radiant and in full bloom and bustling with various events and festivals, so there are plenty of things to see and do! It is...

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At Rome City Institute, the strength between Italian and American culture is ever growing. While Rome City has students from all over the world with different backgrounds, it’s not surprising to find many student-athletes who arrive in Rome hold pre-existing Italian American roots. An example of this, lies in Rome City’s second year student-athlete...

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