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Author Archives: Rachel Ingram
Rome-based BBC drama Zen out on DVD Monday
It need hardly be said that I greeted the news that the BBC were broadcasting a new detective drama set in Rome with immense enthusiasm. Anything based in Rome could only be a feast for the eyes, and the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews and recommendations, Rome news
Tagged Aurelio Zen, BBC Zen, Michael Dibdin, Rome blog, Rome travel blog, Rufus Sewell
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A Beginners’ Guide to the Seven Hills of Rome
You may have heard reference to the ‘Seven Hills of Rome’ and wondered what this is all about. Walking around in modern Rome, you’re aware of the ground rising and falling, but in the jumble of buildings it’s difficult to … Continue reading
The Best Gelateria in Rome: San Crispino versus Giolitti’s
They’re the crème de la crème, the kings, nay the titans of the Italian ice cream world. They’re in every guide book and they’re arguably the two most famous gelaterias in Rome. But which deserves the title of Best in … Continue reading
The Protestant Cemetery, Testaccio
I returned last week from yet another absolutely fantastic trip to Rome, staying in the ever-brilliant Bed and Breakfast Julius Caesar. I was with two friends, one of whom had never been to Rome before, and another who had only … Continue reading
Posted in My favourite places, Recommendations
Tagged Keats grave, Keats grave Rome, Protestant Cemetery Rome, Pyramid of Gaius Cestius Rome, Rome blog, Rome travel blog, Severn grave, Shelley grave
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Only in Rome
Sometimes you see things in Rome which start to make you think, “Only in Rome”. Here are a few of my favourites! Unfortunately there’s no escaping the golden arches even in the Eternal City; but where else would you find … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous Rome
Tagged McDonalds Rome, Penis pasta, Rome Pantheon, Rome travel blog, Santa Maria sopra Minerva Rome
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Photographing Roman sculpture
Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve updated – life has rather overtaken me. For this entry, I thought I’d share a few of the photographs of Roman and Hellenistic sculpture I’ve taken over the years in various museums in … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged Capitoline Museums, Marcus Aurelius, Palatine Hill, Roman sculpture, Rome, Rome Terme Museum, Rome travel blog
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Music that reminds me of Rome, #2
‘Five Years Time’ by Noah and the Whale – One of my favourite songs because it’s so happy and sunny! It reminds me of Rome because on the BSR course some of my fellow students were singing it as we … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged 5 Years Time, Noah and the Whale, Rome, Rome travel writing, Sun sun sun, travel blog
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Colosseum to open for night tours
Earlier this week I read with interest and excitement the news that the Colosseum is to open for night tours. It will be opening to small groups of visitors each Saturday evening for seven weeks starting on 21 August, which … Continue reading
Posted in Rome news, The Colosseum
Tagged Colosseum, Lord Byron, Manfred, moonlight, Rome, Rome blog, Rome news, Rome travel blog, Victorian Rome
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Rachel Ingram
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