Walks Inside Rome

Today we’ll show you one of Rome’s tiniest and most unusual museums

Hidden inside a church, the Museum of Purgatory is a small but fascinating place filled with mysterious stories and objects connected to faith, memory, and the afterlife.

P.S. Since we’re inside a church, we need to stay silent… so wear your headphones to hear the story properly 🎧

One of Rome’s most fascinating neighborhoods is hidden in the heart of the city!

The Jewish Ghetto is a place where history, culture, tradition, and everyday Roman life come together.

Here you’ll find ancient ruins, quiet streets, beautiful corners, the Great Synagogue, and some of Rome's most iconic flavors, including the famous carciofi alla giudia!

It’s a district with a powerful past and a unique atmosphere, just steps away from the Tiber and Piazza Venezia.

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Today we’re taking you to the Terme di Diocleziano!

Ancient Roman baths, peaceful cloisters, and museum treasures all in one place.

A hidden gem in the heart of Rome ❤️

Villa Sciarra is one of Rome’s most peaceful hidden parks

Located between Trastevere and the Gianicolo, it’s a quiet escape filled with shaded paths, fountains, statues, and romantic corners.

Once a private garden connected to the noble Sciarra family, today it’s a public park where you can discover a softer, calmer side of Rome.

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Have you ever seen this place before? 👀✨

This is Palazzo Zuccari, one of Rome’s most unusual buildings, hidden near the Spanish Steps.

Save this spot for your next walk in Rome and follow us to discover more hidden gems of the Eternal City ❤️

Inside the Terme di Diocleziano, a painting looks almost like a little scene from everyday life.⁣
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This is the Carthusian monk Fercoldo, painted by Filippo Balbi in 1855. He appears as if he is standing behind a real wooden door, but it’s actually a trompe-l’oeil, a technique made to “trick the eye.”⁣
Look closely: the objects around him are not random. They represent the simple daily life of the Carthusian monks who once lived here. ⁣
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And why is he pointing to the image? Because the portrait shows Pope Clement IV, his son. Fercoldo became a monk after his wife's death, while his son went on to become pope.⁣
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The “letter” in his hand is actually a little moral message connected to his story as a father.⁣
Written in Latin, the meaning is: “Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.”⁣
That’s why it fits the painting so well: Fercoldo is shown as the father of Pope Clement IV, so the phrase connects his role as a father to his son's success and virtue.⁣
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A father, a monk, a hidden door, and one of those small Roman details that tell a much bigger story.⁣
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Have you seen "SPQR" written on the streets and monuments of Rome? 👀🇮

You’ll find it everywhere: on fountains, plaques, manhole covers, and ancient symbols of the city.

But what does it actually mean?

Let us tell you the story behind Rome’s most famous letters ✨