Happy Halloween folks! :-)
I’ve crafted a special post for this occasion, which features my favourite cemeteries in Rome: from the hidden gem under the viaduct to the lovely Protestant cemetery where Keats and Shelley are buried, without forgetting the monumental cemetery of Rome, which is an open-air museum itself.
Enjoy the most eternal side of the Eternal City!
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Yesterday I noticed that, between one urban safari across the most unconventional neighborhoods in Rome and a graffiti hunting through the suburbs, I’ve almost never written about those neighborhoods where I am more likely hanging out (because they are close to my office, to my house or to my best friends’ places), those neighborhoods belonging to my Real Life, which happens to be the reason why I’ve never been too keen on writing about them.
Once you have seen the Colosseum, visited the Vatican Museums and wandered around the historic center, you should venture off-the-beaten path to get a true taste of the Eternal city. From industrial archaeology to contemporary and street art, here are 10 lesser-known spots that you won’t find in your pocket guide.
When I was young and still travelling with my parents my wish to avoid touristic tours made me a passionate about cemeteries and wherever we went I’d always pay a visit to the local graveyard. It may sound creepy, but I’ve always been fascinated by cemeteries; I find they are very peaceful places where you can walk through the past of a town.