The Rise of Italian City-states

Rome Travel Guide 🇮🇹 on Instagram: "🚋 How to Get There: •Tram 8 → Stop at Piazza Belli (2 min walk). • Bus 280 → Stop at Piazza G.G. Belli. • On foot → Cross Ponte Sisto from Campo de’ Fiori (5 min). ✨ Welcome to Piazza Trilussa, the beating heart of Trastevere! By night, this square comes alive—locals and travelers gather, music fills the air, and spontaneous dancing happens under the stars. Arrive after 8 PM (especially on weekends) for a true taste of Rome’s nightlife: laughter, rhythm, an

Rome Guides on Instagram: "They’ve opened the door to Italy’s soul — literally. Every 25 years, the Vatican unlocks the Holy Doors across Rome — from St. Peter’s Basilica to the other major basilicas — for a once-in-a-generation moment called the Jubilee. When that ancient key turned in December 2024, it wasn’t just ceremony… it was history swinging open. ⛪️✨ Until January 6, 2026, anyone can walk through these doors — symbolizing renewal, forgiveness, and a fresh start. Even if you’re not relig