Dreaming of Italy? Why not book a Minerva Tours Rome Gift Voucher and be transported to the worlds most beautiful destination, blessed by Mother Nature with the best food, wine and museums, whenever you want. It makes an ideal gift or stocking filler and can be redeemed against tours, experiences or museum tickets. Book now to be added […]Read Post ›
At long, long last Rome’s historical centre reopens, and the Spanish steps are in sight and looking as lovely as ever. The long anticipated softening, so to speak, of the Covid 19 stay indoors lockdown rules began in Rome on the 4th of May, which means one step forward and a very much welcome resemblance […]Read Post ›
It’s Monday the 4th of May, which means the much awaited beginning of waving goodbye to the Cov 19 induced stay indoors lockdown, slowly reassembling the way things were, and trying to revert back to life as normal. Today the Mayor of Rome will open the Villa Borghese, museums are due to re open on […]Read Post ›
With Rome’s lockdown slowly easing off on May the 4th, we are a matter of days away from life in Italy beginning to reassemble the way it once was. What have you missed most during this time in lockdown? I am dreaming of walking into an Italian coffee bar and ordering a full on frothy […]Read Post ›
Daily inspirational quotes by artists “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse
Michelangelo’s architectural sketches and plans for St Peters Basilica and the Tomb of Pope Julius II, on loan from the Casa Buonarotti in Florence, are on display in Rome’s interesting new experimental art space, the Esperimenti […]Read Post ›
I didn’t think I had a sweet tooth until I entered Rome’s new buonissimo Sicilian deli and bar… and wow! A digestive Amaro di Montenegro. Don’t mind if I do.. Did you know that Sicily was famous for chocolate? Slices of candied Sicilian oranges and covered with dark chocolate… Delicious treats.. Below, on the […]Read Post ›
Want to buy a Fendi bag, see an ancient Roman aqueduct, browse Italy’s best design brands and have a Campari all in the same building? Meet Rinascente, Rome’s new (well, newly reopened) department store. Rome’s answer to Harvey Nicks or Selfridges, the reopening of the popular Italian department store has been a long time coming, after the closure […]Read Post ›
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