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Etruscan necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia

Tombe des léopards, nécropole de Monterozzi, Tarquinia

The Monterozzi Necropolis, on the eponymous hill near Tarquinia, spans a vast plateau of over 100 hectares and contains around 6,000 tombs carved into tuff. Approximately 200 are painted, with the oldest dating to the 7th century BC, and the rest spanning up to the 1st century BC. About fifty tombs are open to visitors. […]

Tivoli

Tivoli

Tivoli, less than 30 km from Rome, is a small town renowned for its heritage with its UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Villa d’Este with its splendid Renaissance gardens, and the Hadrian’s Villa, the sumptuous ancient imperial residence. The historic center is another attraction of Tivoli, as well as the park and waterfalls of the […]

Villa d’Este in Tivoli: water show of the Renaissance

Villa d’Este in Tivoli: water show of the Renaissance

The Villa d’Este in Tivoli, located about 30 kilometers from Rome, is a jewel of the Italian Renaissance listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este in the 16th century, it stands out for its magnificent terraced gardens, spectacular fountains, and ingenious hydraulic system. Inspired by Hadrian’s Villa, it has […]

Monti

Place et fontaine de la Madonna dei Monti

Route from the neighborhood to the north of the forums, the Rione Monti with its alleys, its evening atmosphere and beautiful churches

National Roman Museum of Palazzo Massimo

National Roman Museum of Palazzo Massimo

The Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, located near Termini Station, is the main building of the National Roman Museum. It houses the most significant section of this prestigious institution, founded in 1889. Dedicated primarily to ancient Rome, this museum, housed in a 19th-century neo-Renaissance palace, displays an exceptional collection of archaeological artifacts from excavations in the […]