On my second trip to Rome I stayed on the Aventine hill, right next door to Santa Prisca, and wandered around the neighborhood, found the Orange Garden and the Key Hole without even knowing what they are, purely serendipity and recommendation from the kind front desk person. The hotel is closed and now seems to be a fancier version, and the garden and the keyhole are full of people at sunset when I was there in the summer of 21.
I think the Aventine is a wonderful place to stay. It's quiet yet central and close to many of Rome's attractions. And there is not so much to see on the Aventine that it overwhelms you - it's a lovely place to stroll and enjoy the quiet and beauty. I'm glad you had such a nice time!
Elyssa, I must say how impressed I am with this particular video! I have never heard of the famous "keyhole". Not that I know a lot about Rome's hidden treasures but this one was so unique! Rome seems so endless with discovery. I have no idea how long you have lived in Rome but do you think you have discovered and seen everything it has to offer? You're so lucky to live there. I'm sure Rome/Italy has its' challenges and frustrations but to live in Rome and live amongst the history would be a piece of Heaven. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for watching and for your kind comments! I'm glad if you learned something new with this video or any of my videos! There is so much to discover - the Romans say "Non basta una vita" - A lifetime is not enough! And I agree. I feel there is always something new to discover. I was just at the Vatican Museums for the umpteenth time last week and saw new things inside the room of Constantine. I've lived here since 2001 and I'm still learning and discovering!
Being a catholic woman I always wanted to visit the Rome! I thank you for highlighting the hystory and giving us map for the better understanding ❤ nice video beautiful angel 😇
You are so right! Even when I filmed this in peak summer season, on a weekend, it was as quiet as you saw in the video. And as you said, it's so close to Circus Maximus and Testaccio, it's easy to stop by!
Your vlogs get better and better. you mentioned augury. According to The Rome Guide by Guido Lucentini, S. Maria Ara Coeli may have been the site of the office of the Augurs.. High up on the third column on the left is a hole completely through the column and was probably used for ritual sky gazing in the ancient Auguraculum. A great little story of ancient Rome
First of all, thank you for your very kind words. I am grateful you enjoy my video and the work I put into it. I try to make them interesting and hope to share something people may not already know. Second of all, thank you so much for the tidbit about the Augurs and S. Maria Ara Coeli. I will go back to that church ASAP and look for this column! I also just bought the book you recommended. I hadn't heard of it but it looks great and I love reading books by knowledgable authors, especially when the books are about Rome!
Hi Elyssa, you have given us yet another great hidden gem that you would have no idea was there, without your insight you keep giving us so many great places and things to do, thank you.
Thank you so much Peter! I'm always glad to share the Rome I love so much and glad if you found something new for your next visit! Thanks for all your support and kind comments as always.🙏
Thanks for watching! Yes, I love knowing where I can grab some refreshment and find a clean bathroom, wherever I go! So I like to share that with you guys. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Fantastic video. Just want to say thank you because I watched several of your videos and read you website before our recent trip to Rome. It was all incredible helpful. Rome has SO much to see and the way you break days into exploring sections of the city is the real secret I wish I knew the first time. We can't wait to come back. Oh and we ate at one of your recommend pizzerias twice and it was the best! Grazie!
Thank you so so much! I am so glad you find my videos helpful and interesting! I'm also glad you enjoyed one of my restaurant recommendations. Thanks for following and ro your kind comments.
Pretty sure I already wrote that but ... your videos are awesome ! I spent a month in Rome in 2011, planning to go again in 2 years for another month or more. They were just starting to dig out the buildings of the Circus Maximus back then, the Domus Aurea was closed ...arggg I think I should just move there ... thanks again for all the info you give us in those videos !!!!!
Thank you for your kind comments! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos and find them interesting and helpful. I hope you'll have a great trip when you return!
Thank You for the great videos you make of my favourite place in the world. They are all very interesting, has beautiful footage and your natural and positive way makes them enjoyable to watch! 🙏🏛️☀️
The eternal guide guides us thru the eternal city!
Thank you so much as always for your kind comments!
On my second trip to Rome I stayed on the Aventine hill, right next door to Santa Prisca, and wandered around the neighborhood, found the Orange Garden and the Key Hole without even knowing what they are, purely serendipity and recommendation from the kind front desk person. The hotel is closed and now seems to be a fancier version, and the garden and the keyhole are full of people at sunset when I was there in the summer of 21.
I think the Aventine is a wonderful place to stay. It's quiet yet central and close to many of Rome's attractions. And there is not so much to see on the Aventine that it overwhelms you - it's a lovely place to stroll and enjoy the quiet and beauty. I'm glad you had such a nice time!
worth mentioning Shelly and Keats are buried in the protestant cemetery, Keats having spent his last months in a house next to the Spanish steps
Absolutely! Yes I love to see their graves in the cemetery. And the Keats Shelley hour is definitely worth a visit!
Elyssa, I must say how impressed I am with this particular video! I have never heard of the famous "keyhole". Not that I know a lot about Rome's hidden treasures but this one was so unique! Rome seems so endless with discovery. I have no idea how long you have lived in Rome but do you think you have discovered and seen everything it has to offer? You're so lucky to live there. I'm sure Rome/Italy has its' challenges and frustrations but to live in Rome and live amongst the history would be a piece of Heaven. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for watching and for your kind comments! I'm glad if you learned something new with this video or any of my videos! There is so much to discover - the Romans say "Non basta una vita" - A lifetime is not enough! And I agree. I feel there is always something new to discover. I was just at the Vatican Museums for the umpteenth time last week and saw new things inside the room of Constantine. I've lived here since 2001 and I'm still learning and discovering!
Being a catholic woman I always wanted to visit the Rome! I thank you for highlighting the hystory and giving us map for the better understanding ❤ nice video beautiful angel 😇
Thank you so much! I hope you will visit Rome one day!
That place is very underestimated indeed. Also nice to pass by on the way from Circus Maximus towards Testaccio.
You are so right! Even when I filmed this in peak summer season, on a weekend, it was as quiet as you saw in the video. And as you said, it's so close to Circus Maximus and Testaccio, it's easy to stop by!
Your vlogs get better and better. you mentioned augury. According to The Rome Guide by Guido Lucentini, S. Maria Ara Coeli may have been the site of the office of the Augurs.. High up on the third column on the left is a hole completely through the column and was probably used for ritual sky gazing in the ancient Auguraculum. A great little story of ancient Rome
First of all, thank you for your very kind words. I am grateful you enjoy my video and the work I put into it. I try to make them interesting and hope to share something people may not already know.
Second of all, thank you so much for the tidbit about the Augurs and S. Maria Ara Coeli. I will go back to that church ASAP and look for this column!
I also just bought the book you recommended. I hadn't heard of it but it looks great and I love reading books by knowledgable authors, especially when the books are about Rome!
Hi Elyssa, you have given us yet another great hidden gem that you would have no idea was there, without your insight you keep giving us so many great places and things to do, thank you.
Thank you so much Peter! I'm always glad to share the Rome I love so much and glad if you found something new for your next visit! Thanks for all your support and kind comments as always.🙏
Great video. Looks like a quaint neighbourhood. Thanks for the tip on the cafe and washroom.
That neighborhood seemed so peaceful and quiet.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I love knowing where I can grab some refreshment and find a clean bathroom, wherever I go! So I like to share that with you guys. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
It really is. I filmed this in high season on a weekend and it was just as busy as you saw it in the video. Or rather, not busy.
Great.
Thank you Eylissa, for this beautiful video. Can't be in Rome this year, but your videos are the next best thing to being there. Mille Grazie!
Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy my videos.
Excellent video. It brings back so many great memories. I loved staying in San Saba.
Thanks so much Greg!
Fantastic video. Just want to say thank you because I watched several of your videos and read you website before our recent trip to Rome. It was all incredible helpful. Rome has SO much to see and the way you break days into exploring sections of the city is the real secret I wish I knew the first time. We can't wait to come back. Oh and we ate at one of your recommend pizzerias twice and it was the best! Grazie!
Thank you so so much! I am so glad you find my videos helpful and interesting! I'm also glad you enjoyed one of my restaurant recommendations. Thanks for following and ro your kind comments.
Pretty sure I already wrote that but ... your videos are awesome !
I spent a month in Rome in 2011, planning to go again in 2 years for another month or more.
They were just starting to dig out the buildings of the Circus Maximus back then, the Domus Aurea was closed ...arggg
I think I should just move there ... thanks again for all the info you give us in those videos !!!!!
Thank you for your kind comments! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos and find them interesting and helpful. I hope you'll have a great trip when you return!
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Wow bagus sekal❤
This is where the famous Centurion Lucius Vorenus of the 13th legion lives
Thank You for the great videos you make of my favourite place in the world. They are all very interesting, has beautiful footage and your natural and positive way makes them enjoyable to watch! 🙏🏛️☀️
Thank you so much! That's so kind of you. I really appreciate your taking the time to let me know you enjoy my videos. 🙏🙏🙏😊