HeyJaredDiary of Rome for Curious Travelers
A journey through Rome's history, culture, stunning architecture, food and just daylife, with insights from a local resident. From iconic landmarks to the hidden treasures, discover lesser-known attractions and secret spots that only a Roman would know.
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Returning to L’Aquila: Santa Maria di Collemaggio, Memory and Stone (opens the original)
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Today, on my way back from a wedding nearby, I decided to stop in L’Aquila.It had been many years since I had really spent time here. Many years since the 2009 earthquake, of course, but even longer since the time when I graduated. I have always had a special bond with this city. L’Aquila was where I spent my university years, and returning to a place where you once studied is never simply a visit. In some way, you meet a former version of yourself.This time I wanted to walk through the city slo
Santa Francesca Romana: A Church I Had Somehow Missed (opens the original)
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After all the places I have visited around the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, I was surprised to realise that one had somehow escaped me: the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana.I had passed close to it many times. Its Romanesque bell tower is clearly visible from several points around the Forum, rising beside the remains of the Temple of Venus and Rome. Yet I had never actually gone inside.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YYTB!,f_auto,q_a
Racconti di Luce. Experiencing Galleria Borghese After Dark (opens the original)
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For the past couple of years, one of the summer events I have looked forward to the most has been Racconti di Luce at Galleria Borghese. I was happy to see that it returned once again in 2026, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a truly unique evening in one of Rome’s finest museums.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YLMP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa2a8e1c9
Santi Giovanni e Paolo: A Basilica in the Heart of the Caelian Hill (opens the original)
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As has often happened to me lately, I returned to the Caelian Hill for another walk. After spending some quiet time relaxing in Villa Celimontana, I decided to visit the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, one of the most fascinating churches in this part of Rome.The basilica stands in a particularly evocative setting, along the Clivo di Scauro, a street that still preserves the atmosphere and structure of ancient Rome. Its elegant bell tower, medieval arches and brick façades form one of the mo
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