Stories
Here you’ll find all of my stories categorized by region. Stories about major cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples, are grouped separately. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching here or contact me.
Museo della Forma Urbis: discover the marble map of ancient Rome
Are you exploring a new city? Then, chances are you're using a mobile app or a traditional folded map to find your way around. Whether digital or paper, maps have become an integral part of our daily lives. We've grown so accustomed to using them …
Area Sacra di Largo Argentina: holy site, murder scene and cat sanctuary
Have you visited Rome before? If so, chances are you've stumbled upon the Area Sacra di Largo Argentina at some point. This intriguing square, a mere stone's throw away from the Pantheon, lies several meters below the present street …
Natale di Roma: happy birthday to my beloved city!
Every year on April 21st, Rome celebrates its birthday. Parades, shows, games, and other activities are organized throughout the Eternal City. I have always wanted to visit Rome on this day …
Porta Magica: learn how to turn base metals into gold
The Porta Magica near Termini station in Rome is a leftover from Villa Palombara, demolished in the 19th century. It's wrapped in legends of alchemy, where an alchemist supposedly turned metals into gold. The gate's covered in mysterious symbols …