One of the most poignant places in Rome has nothing to do with imperial grandeur, or centuries of accumulated art and architecture. It’s where a doomed 25 year old lived his last six months. Standing in the room where John Keats died of TB in 1821 was intensely moving, while everyday life continued just outside… Continue reading
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Rome – the eternal masterpiece
Rome is a masterpiece packed with wonders, from some of the world’s finest art to the most exquisite cappuccino. An eternal fan reports. Ace high The glory of Rome was spread below us on the eighth floor of the five-star Rome Cavalieri, a tranquil hilltop retreat just west of the Tiber. After planning our day… Continue reading →
Back in the masterpiece city: Rome revisited
Rome is a masterpiece packed with wonders, ranging from some of the world’s finest art to the most exquisite cappuchino. The writer, an eternal fan, has just been back to top up his list of things to do in one of his favourite places. Site seeker Rome’s great sites, St Peter’s, the Piazza Navona,… Continue reading →
Rome, begun by the emperors, finished by Fellini
If a stray meteorite ever took out Rome, they would be able to rebuild it, from the big monuments down to the most intimate viale, by studying the many films shot there. Whereas most cities, when they feature in a film, are only a backdrop, the fabric of the Rome so often plays a full… Continue reading →