First ride on the Italo Treno! I've always had a thing for Italy's trains. No, not so much the regional trains, although they get the job done (and are cheap!). But the fast trains. Ask me how I want to get to Milan or Venice from Rome, and I've always replied with the Frecciarossa or Freccia...

My new map of Rome As my site expands, I'm finding myself trying to think of new ways for it—and, by extension, for Rome—to be navigable to readers. Enter a suggestion from a friend of mine, who says he used Revealed Rome to plan his trip last week, but could have used a little more help on w...

Not everything's open every day in Rome. The Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel close one day a week; so do lots of favorite restaurants and shops. So when planning your trip to Rome, it pays to have a basic idea of what day in the week is best for which sight or activity. Here's help. (In the f...

It's finally spring in Rome, and you know what that means -- sunshine (well, usually), long days, and increasingly warm nights. What better time to take advantage of some of the city's best parks? Three of my favorites: Monte Mario: Located on the highest hill in Rome, just to the northwest o...

Today, the neighborhood of San Lorenzo is known for its students, grungy atmosphere, graffiti... and as a place you might not exactly want to wander around alone late at night. But it should be known for something else, too: the magnificent church that gave the quarter its name. First off, San...

Most visitors wander right past Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, intent on getting to the Pantheon, just a stone's throw away. While you can't necessarily blame them -- from the outside, Santa Maria looks rather plain -- they're missing out. Because Santa Maria Sopra Minerva is one of Rome's most be...