Guidebook for Roma
Food Scene
Casina Valadier
Piazza BucarestThe location and view from the terrace are amazing
Hotel de Russie
9 Via del BabuinoVery nice restaurant with an outdoor space
Arancia Blu
3 Via Cesare BeccariaVery nice vegeterian restaurant 1 minute walking
Antica Macelleria Annibale
236 Via di RipettaButchery very good quality
Via Flaminia, 60
60 Via FlaminiaFood market open till 2 pm
Rosati
5A Piazza del PopoloVery nice cafè
Sightseeing
Salita del Pincio
Salita del PincioJardin des Orangers
Piazza Pietro D'IlliriaNice view
Via Piccolomini and the fascinating optical effect of the Dome
The closer you get, the more St. Peter's Dome moves away. But why does this happen?
Ever heard of via Piccolomini and the optical illusion of the Cupolone here? If Rome is all beautiful and amazes, at every corner, there are games of perspectives that are really not expected and that leave everyone, young and old, speechless.
Via Piccolomini and the Dome
Among these, in fact, there is that of via Niccolò Piccolomini. From this street, in the Aurelio district, it is possible to admire the dome of San Pietro with a unique optical effect: the closer you get, the more the Dome seems to move away. A fascinating mystery that has made via Piccolomini famous all over the world.
The optical effect occurs not only if you travel on foot, but also if you are in a car or on a scooter. It is therefore not surprising that when you reach via Piccolomini you notice a comings and goings of people on foot or by car.
But why does this happen?
No magic, no mystery, just a game of perspectives that deceives the eye. As you get closer, the Cupolone seems further away because there are some buildings on both sides of via Piccolomini.
In the first 50 meters of the street, the eye can only see the dome, in all its grandeur, framed by the rows of buildings to the right and left. Continuing along the street, then, the eye begins to perceive the space in a different way. You begin to see the background and your gaze has a new perception which, optically, seems to distance the dome of St. Peter's.
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Via Nicolo Picccolomini
Via Piccolomini and the fascinating optical effect of the Dome
The closer you get, the more St. Peter's Dome moves away. But why does this happen?
Ever heard of via Piccolomini and the optical illusion of the Cupolone here? If Rome is all beautiful and amazes, at every corner, there are games of perspectives that are really not expected and that leave everyone, young and old, speechless.
Via Piccolomini and the Dome
Among these, in fact, there is that of via Niccolò Piccolomini. From this street, in the Aurelio district, it is possible to admire the dome of San Pietro with a unique optical effect: the closer you get, the more the Dome seems to move away. A fascinating mystery that has made via Piccolomini famous all over the world.
The optical effect occurs not only if you travel on foot, but also if you are in a car or on a scooter. It is therefore not surprising that when you reach via Piccolomini you notice a comings and goings of people on foot or by car.
But why does this happen?
No magic, no mystery, just a game of perspectives that deceives the eye. As you get closer, the Cupolone seems further away because there are some buildings on both sides of via Piccolomini.
In the first 50 meters of the street, the eye can only see the dome, in all its grandeur, framed by the rows of buildings to the right and left. Continuing along the street, then, the eye begins to perceive the space in a different way. You begin to see the background and your gaze has a new perception which, optically, seems to distance the dome of St. Peter's.
Parks & Nature
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IGetting Around
Metro Flaminio Subterraneo
Entertainment & Activities
Explora - Le Musée des Enfants
80/86 Via FlaminiaPerfect for kinds
Le Guide ai Quartieri
Trastevere is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic neighborhoods in all of Rome, where among narrow colorful alleys, Roman trattorias, markets, small shops and artisan shops, it is still possible to get lost to rediscover the essence of the most authentic and genuine Rome.
From Santa Maria in Trastevere to Piazza Trilussa, passing through Vicolo del Cinque, Via della Scala, Vicolo del Moro or Vicolo del Bologna, you can still breathe the scent of typical products of the Rome of the past and at nightfall young people gather to have a chat or have a beer with friends in one of the many pubs and nightclubs.
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Trastevere
Trastevere is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic neighborhoods in all of Rome, where among narrow colorful alleys, Roman trattorias, markets, small shops and artisan shops, it is still possible to get lost to rediscover the essence of the most authentic and genuine Rome.
From Santa Maria in Trastevere to Piazza Trilussa, passing through Vicolo del Cinque, Via della Scala, Vicolo del Moro or Vicolo del Bologna, you can still breathe the scent of typical products of the Rome of the past and at nightfall young people gather to have a chat or have a beer with friends in one of the many pubs and nightclubs.