Italy In General - Issue 8 - Fall 2022

ITALY 

DEC 

2022 • ISSUE. 8 

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FIOR DI SAMBUCA 

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR 

Dear Editor, 

As an expat this magazine provided me with ideas on how to survive covid at home and around Italy. The regional 

lockdowns saddened me as I was hoping to explore Italy more, but this magazine made me realize there is still so 

much for me to do and see in the region of Lazio. Hopefully Italy will be open to exploration soon again, but until 

then I’ll be dreaming through this magazine. 

This team of creators aided readers into diving deeper on the issues Covid has caused for restaurant owners, expats, 

and Italian citizens. Bravo to all who contributed, as each article was well designed and provided thoughts and 

stories to open my eyes on better ways to deal with the effects of Covid and understand how others are surviving 

as well. 

I hope that the whole team continues to enjoy their time in Italy, especially through these tips that were provided. 

Best Regards, 

Ashley 

Dear Ashley, 

I’m glad that you enjoyed the 5th edition of Italy In General. This edition was created by a team who went out 

of their way to make the best magazine yet. The information and stories provided in the magazine were decided 

in a tactical way to guide readers through this tough time. As a society, we must come together as one, 

as it is not possible to survive covid alone. 

This semester was difficult as we dealt with hybrid situations and dealt with 2 school wide quarantines, but 

the team of wonderful women used their time wisely in order to build each article. Many articles dealt with 

in person situations such as interviews and photoshoots, but all covid guidelines were followed. Ideas for at 

home entertainment are here to make sure that you can have the best experience while being stuck inside 

your home. 

Here’s to another year. Make it a good one. 

XXXXXXXX 

Editor 

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WHAT’S ON THE MENU THIS ISSUE 

RYTHM OF ROME 

7 

EAST ASIAN INFLUENCE 

13 

AMAZING APPS IN ROME 

18 

PARKS AND COCKTAILS 

24 

VINI, VIDI, BIBI 

29 

ROMAN CUISINE 

37 

TRANSPORTATION IN ROME 

42 

TASTE OF ENGLAND 

48 

ANTIQUITY GEMS IN LAZIO 

53 

FREE ART IN ROME 

59 

TATTOOS & OUTDOORS 

66 

STREET MARKETS 

70 

SPORTS IN ITALY 

75 

Photo by: Prof. Brian Koperski 

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MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM 

IRENE 

COLLACCHIONI 

ELIANNE 

DEWULF 

FRANCESCA 

FERRARO 

MARIA ESTELLA 

GOMEZ 

ORLANDO 

GUERRA 

YASMINE 

GUIGA 

BRAYDEN 

JOHNSON 

WILLIAM 

LEVI 

AMINA 

MAMEDOVA 

AUTUMN 

MCINTYRE 

MARCO 

PAROLIN 

ALEXANDRA 

SHABUROVA 

GIANMARCO 

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Running up those hills 

Have you ever felt lonely on a Sunday evening 

and torn apart between the ideas of exploring the 

world around you and exploring your Netflix homepage? 

Are you a music enthusiast? Do you like 

jazz? If you have answered YES to at least one 

of these questions, this article was meant to find 

you. Let’s have a walk along the streets of Rome 

and discover the rhythm of this well-tuned city! 

There are seven days of the week, seven notes, and seven 

hills of Rome. There are also only seven questions 

in this test that will unleash your music personality 

type and find a place that will strike a chord with you. 


Music is the answer personality test 

1. You were walking down the street. You saw a ball. Can you 

kick it? 

a) Yes, I can. 

b) I would rather not. 

c) I wish. 

2. Your partner asked you the date you two met. Do you 

remember? 

a) The 21st of September 

b) I don’t remember, Maybe I’m a Fool 

c) I don’t want to know. 

3. I feel bad because I have nothing. 

What’s your advice? 

a) Don’t stop the music 

b) That’s life. You will get through it. 

c) Search for something and destroy it. 

4. Do you have any bad habits? 

a) I bite my tongue 

b) You’ve become a habit to me 

c) Exhibition is my habit. 

5. How deep do you think your love is? 

a) You know it’s not the same as it was. 

b) My love is your love. 

c) It is deep and purple. 

6. Can you pay my bills? I don’t think you do. 

a) My money don’t jiggle jiggle 

b) I need a dollar, darling 

c) Nothing else matters to you? 

7. I had a terrible nightmare last night. Could you hear me 

roar? 

a) I was never there 

b) It was you? 

c) Yes, you sounded like a teenage werewolf 


aA 

It’s a party in the USA Rome 

You like to be loud and have lots of fun with your 

friends. You might like these places: 

Sweet Bunch – Rome, Via Casilina, 283a 

Located in a lively Pigneto 

neighborhood, Sweet 

Bunch is a place to 

be! It is a very unique 

space with a stage for 

live shows and a bar 

with good wine. Here 

you can have fun with 

your friends, listen to 

Anatolian fusion, or 

even attend a jam session. 

You can check 

the upcoming events 

on the Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook. 

com/sweetbunchroma 

Traffic Live – Rome, Via Prenestina, 738 

If you and your friends love rock, this place was 

made for you! Here you will discover new bands 

and waves or even find new members for your 

prospective music project. Who knows? We recommend 

you take a look here: www.trafficlive.org 

Vinile – Rome, Via Giuseppe Libetta, 19 

This place is out of ordinary and will help you experience 

truly unique moments: the performances 

and concerts in Vinile are meant to bring the viewer 

closer to the performer. It also serves amazing 

food and drinks! Vinile transports you to a new 

reality, so don’t miss your ticket: www.vinileroma.it 

Le Mura – Rome, Via degli Aurunci, 26 – 28 

If you would like to discover new bands or even 

listen to some Italian comedy, you should definitely 

come to Le Mura! The upcoming events of this 

live music club are regularly update, so you will 

surely find something for your lonely Sunday evening 

here: https://www.facebook.com/lemuralivemusicclub

Let’s Fly You to the Nearest Moon 

You like your music soft and your drinks strong. 

You might like these places: 

Charity Café – Rome, Via Panisperna, 68 

Located in the 

heart of the 

eternal city, this 

live music club 

would have certainly 

been popular 

among the 

Roman Emperors 

if they had only known 

about it. If you are jazz 

and blues enthusiast, this is 

a perfect place for you! You 

will discover new voices 

or even rediscover your 

own during the local 

jam session. Check 

the upcoming events 

here: https://www. 

facebook.com/CharityCafeJazzBlues 

Casa Del Jazz – Rome, Viale di Porta Ardeatina, 55 

Jazz lovers like you should have their home. 

Here in Rome we have one for you – Casa 

Del Jazz, which takes pentatonic scale on a 

new level. With a regularly updated agenda, 

you will not miss any legendary performance. 

Find your ticket here: https://casadeljazz.com 

Alcazar Live – Rome, Via Cardinale Merry del 

Val, 14b 

Located in the heart of Trastevere, this amazing 

restaurant is famous for its live shows and 

DJ sets. You might want to book your table before 

you hit the dancefloor: www.alcazarlive.it 

Let It Beer – Rome, Piazza delle Crociate 26/28 

If you are a big fan of rock and beer, you should 

definitely check Let It Beer! Located right next to 

Tiburtina station, this place is a go-to place to discover 

new bands and sounds. Check their upcoming 

events on: https://www.facebook.com/letitbeerRoma

We Can Be Heroes every weekend 

You like to experiment and get lost in every note. 

You might like these places: 

Fanfulla 5/a – Rome, Via Fanfulla da Lodi, 5/a 

Located in the heart of Pigneto neighbourhood, 

this place will stay in you heart as well! It 

is full of unique shows and performers, so you 

will never get bored. Here you will also discover 

new voices and genres, so don’t miss this opportunity 

and find your event: www.fanfulla5a.it 

Ultrablu – Rome, Piazza Americo Capponi, 7 

Ultrablu is a very unique artistic space, where you 

can not only attend creative workshops and seminars, 

but also discover new artists and DJs. If you 

like art and would like to meet like-minded people, 

check the upcoming events of this creative 

space: https://www.facebook.com/ultrablupublishing 

Trenta Formiche 

– Rome, 

Via del Mandrione, 

3 

Trenta Formiche 

is one of a kind, 

just like you! 

If you wanted 

to explore the 

underground 

scene of Rome, 

you will certainly 

enjoy the 

time spent in this space. Find the upcoming 

events here: https://www.facebook.com/trenta.formiche 

Largo Venue – Rome, Via Biordo Michelotti, 2 

Urban redevelopment project, space rescued from decay 

and recovered through creativity, greenery, and culture. 

If you are creative and love experiments, this 

space was made for you! Largo Venue is famous 

for its DJ sets and discos. If you are 

ready to hit the dance floor, check the upcoming 

events: https://www.facebook.com/largovenue 

Photo credits: Sweet Bunch, https://www.facebook. 

com/sweetbunchroma; Le Mura, https://www.facebook. 

com/lemuralivemusicclub; Traffic Live, https://www. 

facebook.com/traffic.live; Casa Del Jazz, https://facebook.com/casadeljazz; 

Ultrablu, https://www.facebook. 

com/ultrablupublishing 

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A Guide to ESQUILINO: A Neighborhood 

of EAST ASIAN Influence 

By: Autumn McIntyre 

Located near Rome’s main train station of Termini, Esquilino is an immigrant neighborhood 

filled with Asian and African influence. 

By taking the 75 bus from Monteverde and stopping at Cavour/Esquilino, you can see 

wondrous sights such as the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Basilica Papale di Santa Maria 

Maggiore, and the Porta Maggio. 

However, one of the best parts of Esquilino is exploring the East Asian influence. 

From restaraunts, boba places, grocery stores, and more, Esquilino the perfect place to 

spend an afternoon exploring new cultures with friends. 


The Best Places to 

EAT 

Huaweiju Restaurant is a Chinese restaraunt 

located on Via Filippo Turati, 9. A four minute 

walk from Termini, this is the perfect place for 

high-quality, affordable, and authentic Chinese 

food. 

Dishes include dumplings, spring rolls, rice, 

and noodles. They have plates focused on beef, 

pork, duck, chicken, fish, and vegetables. For 

dessert they offer lychee, caramelized bananas, 

and ice cream. 

My favorite dishes are the grilled dishes, noodles 

with beef, and caramelized bananas. 

Ravioleria Esquilino - Asian Fusion 

Street Food is located on Via Principe Eugenio, 

80. A four minute walk from Piazza 

Vittorio Emanuele II, Ravioleria Esquilino 

is the ideal place to get quick, easy, and 

delicious dishes. 

The street food included are those of 

dumplings, pad thai, egg noodles, tteokbokki, 

bao, and bibimbap. A small and 

cozy setting, this is the perfect place to eat 

when in a rush or to grab food to go 

My favorite dishes are the dumplings, 

tteokbokk, and bibimbap. 



HANG OUT 

512TEA Bubble Tea is located on Via Prinicipe 

Eugenio, 76. Right across the street from 

Ravioleria Esquilino, this is the best place in 

Rome to sit down and drink boba with friends 

and family. 

512TEA not not only offers a vast array of 

choices from milk tea to fruit tea to frappuccino’s, 

but is also affordable. Their drinks are 

fresh and they have a great area to sit down 

and chew on tapioca pearls. 

My go-to order is the strawberry milk tea or 

the watermelon milk tea. I also enjoy the mango 

fruit tea with popping boba. 

Cheng Gong is located on Via delo Stauto, 

35c. A five minute walk from Piazza Vittorio 

Emanuele II, this is the perfect place for 

every K-pop fan. 

Packed with albums, photocards, posters, and 

merchandise, this is the only store in Rome 

that sells K-pop paraphernalia. Their stock is 

constantly changing, allowing for a new experience 

everytime you enter. It’s the ideal place 

to browse before or after getting lunch. 

I enkoy going to the store to buy albums and 

search for photocards. 



BUY GROCERIES 

Pacific Trading SRL is a grocery store 

located on Via Prinicipe Eugenio, 

1/19/21. A three minute walk from 

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Pacific 

Trading is one of the best stops to buy 

East Asian groceries. 

Filled with noodles, rice, drinks, tea, 

sauces, candy, and produce, Pacific 

Trading offers a vast array of products. 

This is a great place to buy a monthly 

supply of groceries. 

I like to go to this one to stock up on 

essentials such as noodles, sauces, rice, 

and ramen. 

Asia Supermarket is another grocery store. Located 

on Via Riscasoli, 20, Asia Supermarket is 

a minute walk from Piazza Vittorio Emnuele 

II and is idela for a quick shopping trip. 

Asia Supermarket also offers an incredible 

amount of product, but the store is best for 

emergency shopping or grabbing a few items. 

I like to go here to grab snacks, drinks, and 

candies. 



Amazing Apps for 

Adventure in Rome 

Travel in Rome 

- Brayden Johnson 

The Eternal city creates a beautiful narrative in its own right, 

from its iconic landmarks, to its elegant churches and so much 

more. One could take years to visit every heritage site, church, 

archaeological site and theatre, but unfortunately this is time 

that does not exist for most individuals who need to work and 

provide for themselves along with their families. Those who can 

only visit during their vacation periods may find themselves 

pressed for time. 

Fortunately for us and travelers of Rome, in our digital age, 

there are helpful apps that can aid international as well as local 

visitors navigate the city. This article will go into detail on some 

of the most helpful apps you can use to explore Rome to the fullest 

before returning home back to work or other responsibilities. 


Moovit 

“Moovit has been an incredibly reliable app for me, 

unfortunetly the same thing can’t be said about atac 

buses...” 

- Victoria McAteer 

Moovit is an Israel-based mobility as a service provider and 

journey planner app. It has been owned by Intel through the 

Mobileye subsidiary since 2020. The company uses both crowd 

sourced and official public transit data to provide route planning 

to users as well as transit data APIs to transit companies, cities, 

and transit agencies. Because Moovit integrates crowdsourced 

data, it is able to provide transit information for areas where no 

data is officially available. 

Moovit offers a real-time journey planner mobile and web app 

to navigate public transit networks with GPS navigation across 

transit modes, including buses, ferries, rapid transit (metro/subway/underground, 

etc.), trains, trams, trolleybuses, ride-hailing, 

shared bicycle, car sharing, and scooters. Users can access a live 

map, and view nearby stops and stations based on their current 

GPS location, as well as plan trips across transportation modes 

based on real-time data. 

The application differs from traditional public transit applications 

as it integrates official public transit data from transit 

operators with real-time data collected from users via crowd 

sourcing. In addition to passively sharing data, users can actively 

send reports, including reasons for delays, overcrowding, satisfaction 

with their bus driver, and Wi-Fi availability. 

This app is readily available to use and is quite useful, especially 

in Rome when planning travel, whether it be a archaeological 

ruin, or to more established settings such as the post office. 


trainline 

Trainline (formerly Thetrainline.com) is an international 

digital rail and coach technology platform with 

headquarters in London. It sells train tickets and 

railcards as well as providing free access to live train 

times and railway station information through its 

website and mobile app which is available on the iOS 

and Android platforms. Listed on the London Stock 

Exchange. 

The service does not require the creation of a user account, 

but with an account, tickets can be saved and 

pre-booked for a certain amount of time (without 

requiring payment). It also stores applicable fare information 

(such as age and loyalty cards) in addition 

to preferences and patterns of travel (such as comfort 

class and frequently searched for destinations). The 

customer can then compare itineraries between any 

two stations served by the included railway services, 

and reserve, buy or cancel tickets. The service prefers 

e-tickets, where available, over traditional physical 

tickets. Any vouchers or coupons offered by carriers 

are accepted for payment. Once a ticket is booked, 

it is saved in the user account which can be accessed 

via web interface or one of the service’s respective 

apps. 


TicketAppy 

Although a user account is required to use this account, 

TicketAppy is practical for buying tickets in 

Rome. In an instant you can buy your ticket, which 

will be immediately available on your mobile phone, 

and will be ready to activate instantly or when you 

decide. Showing your ticket is as simple as showing a 

photograph. 

The ticket is available regardless of your connection 

and you can use it for both buses and the metro. It 

has been designed to offer an easy-to-use interface. A 

simple screen gives access to available tickets and the 

purchase of new ones, with a simple Click. The ticket 

will always be available on your mobile phone ready 

to be used and displayed like a paper ticket. 

The entire purchasing process is carried out through 

an encrypted connection according to the highest 

standards on the market. There is no printing and 

waste of paper, the ticket is present on the mobile 

through a simple image, making it an ecofriendly 

option. 



Visiting Rome’s 

parks 

and making a cocktail inspired by each 

by Elianne Dewulf 

Italy has some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe which 

attract millions of visitors each year. With more than 20 national 

parks, the country offers charming public spaces and lush gardens 

to its locals and foreign visitors. Today, we will look at some based 

in the eternal city of Rome. During the warm months, from late 

April to mid-June, a multitude of flowers begin to blossom and 

decorate the parks. When visiting these ‘must-sees’, we will also look 

at some local flora in the hopes of making cocktails along the way. 

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Villa Borghese 

In 1580, Cardinal Scipione Borghese planted a 

small vineyard on an estate on top of the Piniciano 

hill. Over time, his family purchased the 

surrouding land starting their extensive empire. 

In 1605, they erected their familian chateau with 

surrounding gardens, wooded glades and grassy 

banks. At the time, these gardens were the most 

grand since antiquity- a clear symbol of wealth 

and greatness. Later in 1633, the villa was transformed 

into an extensive art collection. The 

Casino Nobile, or today Galleria Borghese, was 

bought by the state in 1901 as a national museum 

and has been open to the public ever since 1903. 

Today, Villa Borghese is one of the largest parks 

in Rome, having several restaurants, museums 

and facilities which are accessible to all visitors. 

The site is over 1977 acres but is very well connected. 

Inside the park, you can rent bikes and 

tour the villas, fountains, monuments, piazza’s 

and museums. As you go along the paths you can 

also enjoy the local flora and fauna, one of which 

are the hundreds of white, red and purple tulips 

decorating the back gardens of the Borghese 

museum. 

The Borghese Gardens 

Instructions: 

Stir all ingredients together, except for the garnish, 

into a mixing glass. Then strain the mixture 

into a rocks glass with ice cubes. Garnish 

with an orange zest slice and enjoy. 

Ingredients: 

Tulip Negroni 

- 1/3 Dutch Tulip Vodka 

- 1/3 Campari 

- 1/3 Sweet red vermouth 

- Orange zest slice (garnish) 


Aventine Hill 

The Rose Garden of Rome 

Rome’s municipal rose garden is located on the 

eastern side of the Aventine hill, close to the Colosseum. 

The area has over 1,200 different rose 

speciments which blossom from May through to 

mid-June. First opened to the public in 1931, it 

got a lot of attention until it endured immense 

destruction post-world war. Luckily the garden 

recovered soon after. 


Combine the rose water, cranberry juice and fresh 

lemon juice in a glassware. Then pour the rosé 

champagne into the glass and top with dried rose 


-4 oz sweet Rosé Champagne 

-1 Tbsp Rose Water 

-1 Tbsp Cranberry Juice 

-1 Wedge Lemon Juice 

-Dried Rose Pedals (optional) 

Rose Champagne 


The hill of Gianicolo, also known as Janiculum, 

has the most beautiful panorama’s in all of 

Rome. The area is decorated with monuments 

and lush greenery, overseeing the eternal city and 

its people. This spot is great all year around, and 

espacially perfect during the summer months 

when there is the the music festival- Gianicolo 

in Musica. As you walk along the Passeggiata del 

Gianicolo, you will be mesmerized by a wall of 

wisteria blossoms. During the spring months, 

the statua di Ciceruacchio is surrounded by soft 

purples and light greens. 

Gianicolo Hill 

Wisteria Blossom 

Whiskey Sour 


-1.05 oz Tamworth 

Distilling Chocorua 

Rye 

- 1 oz lemon juice 

- .5 oz violet liqueur 

- .25 oz wisteria blossom 

syrup* 

- Handful frozen blueberries 

- 1 cup sugar 

- 1 cup water 

- 1-2 cups wisteria blossoms 


Gather your wisteria blossoms and remove their stems. 

In a large glass add the cup of sugar and wisteria 

blossoms. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the 

mixture and stir until the sugar dissolves fully. 

Then add wisteria blossomw until it covers the 

liquid, while using a spoon to press them down. 

Then let it cool down in the fridge over a few 

hours and cover it. Once chilled, finely strain 

the mash and keep it in the cocktail glass or jar. 

Now add the vodka and syrup. Then mash the 

bluberries in a shaker with the lemon juice. Add all 

the other ingredients together with ice, and shake until 

chilled. Finally, use a fine strain into a glass filled with ice 

and decorate with wisteria flowers. Enjoy. 

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Veni, Vidi, Bibi 

By Francesca Ferarro 

Mixology is the activity or skill of mixing drinks 

such as cocktails. Jerry Thomas, the father of mixology, 

pioneered the creativity and spectacle of the modern 

vision of bar tending as a creative profession. 

Thanks to Mr. Thomas, in the beautiful city of Rome, 

there are hundreds of bars to choose from on a night 

out in the ancient city. Whether you are a fan of gin, 

tequila, whiskey, vodka, or mezcal, there are so many 

wonderful options of bars to explore. For a more 

unique experience, the best bars in Rome have created 

signature cocktails that pay homage to the location, the 

views, old Hollywood stars, roman emperors and more. 

The best part of Rome’s colorful nightlife is the variety. 

There is a little something for everyone, and if you’re 

tired of the same old gin and tonic, international bartenders 

from all over the globe have traveled to and 

from Rome sharing their enthusiasm for drink 

culture and supplying new twists to 

classic drinks. 


What’s your drink of choice? 

Negroni 

1 ounce gin 

1 ounce Campari 

1 ounce sweet vermouth 

Garnish: orange peel 

Margarita 

2 ounces blanco tequila 

1/2 ounce orange liqueur 

1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 

1/2 ounce agave syrup 

Garnish: lime wheel, salted rim 

Rome recommendation: 

Terrazza Borromini 


La Punta Expendio de Agave 

Cocktailored 


BetterbarDesigns

Whiskey Sour 

2 ounces bourbon 

3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly 

squeezed 

1/2 ounce simple syrup 

1/2 ounce egg white (optional) 

Garnish: Angostura bitters 

3 mint leaves 

Mojito 

1/2 ounce simple syrup 

2 ounces white rum 

3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly 

squeezed 

Club soda, to top 

Garnish: mint sprig and lime 


Jerry Thomas Speakeasy 


Bum Bum Bar Brasilerio 

Elin PK 

Casandramonaha 


Where there are some of the best 

bars in the world, there will always be 

the best bartenders. Because of it’s 

International fame, Rome attracts aspiring 

mixologists from all over the world. The 

eternal city is home of Mixology Academy, 

a bar tending school with various courses 

dedicated to expanding the creative 

profession of bar tending to new levels. 

They offer certifications in global 

bar tending, molecular mixology, cafe 

barista, vintage cocktails, bar management, 

masterclasses in distribution and licensing, 

and many more! Because the academy is 

frequented by many international students, 

there are classes available in both Italian and 

English. Students of the academy are offered 

a course in Advanced Mixology, in which 

they are asked to create their own signature 

cocktail in which the sky is the limit. 

Students incorporate techniques they acquire 

throughout their courses to craft something 

entirely unique to themselves. And luckily for 

them, Rome is the perfect place for constant 

inspiration. 


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WHERE TO EAT THE 

BEST SUPPLI’ 

SUPPLIZIO 

Supplizio’s offers a variety of delicious 

options, including the original, 

all’arrabbiata, and butter and anchovies. 

Whatever you choose, the breadcrumbs 

are thick, coarse-grained, and 

crispy, which is the chef ’s characteristic. 

SUPPLI’ 

An iconic location in the middle of 

Trastevere and a must-see for anyone 

looking for a quick and good meal, 

with pizza by the slice and suppli, the 

restaurant’s genuine stars. The typical 

ones, with lots of sauce and a core 

of stringy mozzarella to produce the 

‘telephone’ effect. 

Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 143 

Via Francesco a Ripa, 137 

TRAPIZZINO 

BONCI 

A ‘trapizzino’ is a pocket-shaped triangle 

of white pizza stuffed with various 

fillings. The ‘supplì’ stuffed with various 

ingredients are also well-known. 

The most well-known are, of course, 

the traditional, but also the ones filled 

with aubergine parmigiana, garlic, oil, 

and chili. 

Piazza Trilussa, 46 

Crispy supple with basic fillings (tomato 

and meat sauce) or unique and 

appealing ones, with ‘nduja, or with 

pasta, especially spaghetti alla carbonara 

and spaghettoni alla genovese. 

Prepared, seasoned, and breaded using 

premium ingredients in abundant 

servings. 

Via della Meloria 43, Roma 

Via Trionfale 34, Roma 


THE BEST 

R O M A N 

RESTAURANTS 

It is easy to get lost among the restaurants 

in the centre of Rome that attract 

the usual tourists. If you really want to 

taste Roman food and all its specialities, 

I suggest you try these places! 

Trust a local. 

TRECCA CUCINA 

DI MERCATO 

Trecca, in the Ostiense neighborhood, 

was founded from the desire of two young 

brothers to bring classic Roman cuisine 

back into the spotlight. The absolute 

protagonists are bucatini all’Amatriciana, 

coda alla vaccinara, trippa alla romana, 

rigatoni alla carbonara, and meatballs 

with sauce. A cuisine that transports you 

back to the flavors you remember from 

Sunday dinners with the family. A cuisine 

composed of basic, authentic recipes 

with a focus on raw components. 

Via Alessandro Severo 222 


FELICE A 

TESTACCIO 

Located in the heart of Testaccio, this 

restaurant will leave you satisfied in every 

way. The signature dish is the ‘cacio 

e pepe’, which is mixed right in front of 

you. Of course, there are traditional Roman 

dishes such as artichokes, chicken 

cacciatore and much more. The price is 

medium-high 

Via Mastro Giorgio 29 

TRATTORIA DA 

ENZO AL 29 

A stone’s throw from Trastevere, Enzo 

al 29 represents typical Roman cuisine 

without the pitfalls. Here, too, 

you can find traditional dishes, but 

perhaps compared to Felice a Testaccio 

it is less polished and a little more 

down-to-earth. Despite this, the prices 

remain medium-high. 

via dei Vascellari 29 

OSTERIA 

FRATELLI MORI 

The Mori family portrays Roman cuisine 

with masterfully performed dishes 

that will appeal to both super traditionalists 

as well as those wanting 

a modern version of the capital’s cuisine, 

just a few hundred metres from 

the Piramide Cestia. The menu features 

classic cuisine that are complemented 

by an intriguing wine list. 

Via dei Conciatori 10 


Transportation in Rome 

Discover the best ways to move around Rome! 

by Marco Parolin 

Rome is a very accessible city. You can get anywhere inside of the Grande Raccordo Anulare in less than an 

hour, if you know the city of course. In this article you will discover the different ways of transportation availble 

in the Eternal City and how to get to some of the major monuments in Rome. 

A map of the 3 Metro lines in Rome 


Metro 

The Metro is the best way to cover long distances in Rome. There are currently 3 active 

lines, which are A, B and C, sort of. As you can see from the map, part of the C line is currently 

under construction, but the rest of the stations are available. Keep an eye on the opening 

times, they like to change. And quite a lot too. Currently Metro A closes at 9PM from Sunday 

to Thursday. 

Bus 

Busses are essential to move around Rome, but that doesn’t mean they actually work. They 

teach you the ways of patience, faith and above all, the dynamics of the uncertain nature of 

life. But at the same time there’s something poetic to their shakiness. Anyways, they are the 

best way to reach those areas that are not covered by the Metro, one above all, Transtevere. 

Tram 

Honestly, I don’t have much to say about trams. They are practically busses on rails. They 

can be a bit quicker than their four-wheeled alternative, but they are often under renovation, 

at least in Trastevere. 

Train 

Trains are an often underestimated way to move around Rome. They only work during 

certain times, but they are always strangely on time and very fast to get you where you need 

to go. Transtevere station is the closest station to AUR, and from there you can take a train 

to quickly move across Rome. 

Taxi 

Almost every Friday, a student knows that they will need to run faster than others to jump 

into a taxi to get to school. Yes, because recently public transportation strikes are becoming 

more and more frequent, and since when they happen Metro lines are shut down and busses 

don’t really show up, the only option is to take a taxi. The have only one major downside, 

they are quite expensive. 

Go to the next page for a full map of Rome! 


THE VATICAN 

Bus 870 - 13 minutes 


The center of the catholic church is only 19 minutes 

away from AUR! 2 busses and a couple of minutes of 

walking will bring you there. 

ALTAR OF THE 

FATHERLAND 


A majestic yet controversial monument only 20 minutes 

away from campus. 

THE AMERICAN 

UNIVERSITY OF ROME 

We are here! 

Via Pietro Roselli 4 


TERMINI 


The starting point for many of your adventures! 

THE COLOSSEUM 


Probably the greatest landmark of Rome is simply one 

bus away from AUR! 




A TASTE OF ENGLAND 

IN ROME 

by Yasmine Guiga 

T he Grand Tour, a custom that flourished between the 

17th and 19th centuries in Europe, was a rite of pas- 

sage for young, British nobles who would take a trip across 

Europe, with Italy as their principal destination. 

The goal was to expose young British aristocrats to the cul- 

tural legacy of classical Antiquity and the Renaissance. 

Rome was a central location in the Grand Tour, and many 

artists and writers chose to live in the Eternal City. This 

article has compiled a list of four spots you can visit today 

if you want to find a taste of the Anglo-Saxon tradition in 

Rome! 

1. The Keats-Shelley Memorial House 

26 Piazza di Spagna 

Piazza di Spagna has been a vibrant epicenter of art and culture for centuries. Visited by painters, musicians, architects, and 

poets who were drawn to and inspired by the centro storico. George Eliot, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde, and 

Edith Wharton were only a few of the many who at one point lived in this historical site. 

In the heart of Rome, right at the foot of the Spanish steps, stands the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, a museum dedicated to 

the British Romantic poets who fell in love with the 

Eternal City. 

The museum’s collection contains many 

lives and works of the Romantic 

decorated exhibitions rooms, two 

views of the city, a book and gift 

where visitors can watch an exthe 

Romantics before the start 

More than a museum, the 

House is a vital part of the 

regularly host art exhibitions, 

gala events. 

pieces and treasures that relate to the 

poets, all displayed in beautifully 

spacious terraces with stunning 

shop, and a small movie theater 

clusive introductory film about 

of their tour. 

Keats-Shelley Memorial 

cultural life in Rome. They 

poetry recitals, lectures, and 


The house is famously known for being the final dwelling 

place of John Keats, who passed away there in 1821, when 

he was only 25 years old. Keats’s bedroom has since been preserved 

was a shrine to his story and remarkable poetic talent. 

Keats died on February 23, 1821 and is buried at the 

non-Catholic cemetery in Rome. On his gravestone are carved 

the words, “HERE LIES ONE WHOSE NAME WAS 

WRIT IN WATER.” 

2. Cimetero Acattolico 

visit to the resting place of John Keats, Percy Shelley, and 

A Joseph Severn is a must during a trip to Rome. The cemetery 

is located by the pyramid of Caius Cestius in the Testaccio 

neighborhood. The place is enclosed by high stone walls that keep 

it insulated from the bustling sounds of the city. 

Aside from visiting one of Rome’s most famous historical sites, 

you also get the chance to pet the friendly cemetery cats who are 

always all-too eager to curl up in your lap! 

Entry to the cemetery is free, but visitors are encouraged to make 

a three-euro donation upon leaving. 


3. Babington’s Tea Room 

Images via Babington’s tea room 

Your next stop after visiting the Keats-Shelley Memorial 

House should be the adjacent building with its picturesque 

terraces and delicious tea. 

4. Anglo-American Bookshop 

Babington’s Tea Room has been in Rome since 1893, when two 

English sisters decided to invest their savings in opening a tea 

room and reading room for the Anglo-Saxon community. 

Today, although tea remains their most requested beverage, the 

establishment has evolved to include cakes, pastries, and a variety 

of proper English dishes, 


Founded in 1953 by an Englishmen named Patrick Searle, 

this bookstore went through many changes of names and 

locations before it became what it is today: the Anglo-American 

Bookshop. 

Located in the buzzing city center, not far from Piazza di Spagna 

this independent bookstore has one of the biggest collections 

of English books you’ll find in the city. 

It is bright and clean, with staff that are always willing to help, 

and you can spend as much time as you want browsing through 

their selection! 



Gems of Antiquity 

in Lazio 

From the earliest Bronze Age Greek settlers, to the Etruscans, and 

through to the rise of the Romans, Lazio has been home to numerous 

civilizations over the last 3000 years. And while the rise of the city of 

Rome would mark the construction of some of the greatest and most 

famous works of both archaeology and architecture in all of the world, 

the area surrounding Rome would become littered with their own stunning 

gems of historical beauty. Although the Colosseum, Vatican City, 

the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain remain the most visited sites by 

traveling tourists to Rome, taking the time to learn about and potentially 

visit the lesser known enclaves of antiquity throughout Lazio will leave 

one with a much richer idea and experience of the once great civilizations 

of Italy. The early Bronze Age Etruscans would rise out of northern 

Lazio in the 9th century BCE, and establish their people across the entire 

region, their dominion also spreading well into modern Campania, 

Umbria, Emiliglia-Romagna, and Veneto. The great necropolises 

and other evidence of these early Etruscans can be visited 

in Cerveteri and Tarquinia among other smaller towns. And 

of course, the might of Imperial Rome would come to dominate 

the entire Italian Peninsula by the 1st century BCE. As 

the citizens and nobles become richer, their influence would 

spread across Europe, most famously the buildings funded and 

constructed by the all powerful emperors of Rome. Whether its 

emperor Hadrian’s stunning villa in Tivoli, or the ruins of the 

infamous emperor Nero’s most decadent villa on the coasts of 

Anzio, there remains numerous sites outside of Rome just waiting 

for the adventurous traveler to be inspired by their alluring 

history. 

Written by Orlando Guerra 

ABOVE- Viale degli Scavi, remains of the 

main road that ran through the ancient city 

of Ostia. 

BELOW- A map depicting the Italian region 

of Lazio, including the main archaeological 

sites discussed in this article. 


Archaeological Sites 

CERVETERI 

Cervetri is home to the Necropoli della Banditaccia, a UNESCO 

World Heritage site which covers an area of over 900 acres and 

contains over 1,000 tombs. These mostly include Etruscan tombs 

dating between the 5th-3rd century BCE, however some older 

tombs have been attributed to the 9th century BCE Early Iron Age 

Villanovan culture. Cerveteri remains the largest necropolis found 

in the Mediterranean area, and lies about 50 kilometers to the 

Northwest of Rome. 

TARQUINIA 

The Etruscans dominated modern day Northern Lazio in antiquity, 

therefore we are left with hundreds of tombs dating from the 7th 

century BCE, covered in beautifully painted and well preserved 

frescoes in the hills of Tarquinia. The Necropoli dei Monterozzi 

was also given UNESCO World Heritage status, as it contains 

the largest documentation of Etruscan society, culture, and art 

anywhere in Italy. Tarquinia is 100 kilometers Northwest of Rome 

although easily accessible by train. 

TIVOLI 

Tivoli rests just 25 kilometers from the center of Rome, pleasantly 

sitting on the Apennine Mountains that surround Rome. The city 

would gain Roman citizenship early in the 1st century BCE, and 

would then receive an influx of wealthy Roman citizens and nobles 

who would build magnificent villas dotting the mountainside. 

The most famous of which is the Villa Adriana, built in the 1st century 

CE, it remains one of the best preserved imperial villas in Italy. 


Across Lazio 

OSTIA ANTICA 

Once acting as the main port of the ancient city of Rome, Ostia Antica 

now lies nearly 3 kilometers inland as centuries of silting and 

floods have moved the modern coastline. However, the city was 

once home to nearly 50,000 Romans, and many of the main residential, 

economic, and religious buildings have been incredibly 

preserved, including the amphitheater. Thousands of intricate mosaics 

dating from the Late Republic and beyond can also be viewed 

here. 

TERRACINA 

Connected to ancient Rome through the construction of the Via 

Appia, and the eventual establishment of Via Severiana, a coastal 

road connecting the city to Ostia, Terracina would become a vital 

agricultural hub as the fertile valleys around the city provided 

both food and wealth for the citizens in the area. Jupiter was the 

city’s tutelary god, and a large temple was dedicated to him on the 

highest hill, the Temple of Jupiter Anxur remains one of the city’s 

most popular archaeological destinations. 

ANZIO 

Although more famous as the site of the Allied Forces landing 

during World War II, Anzio is also full of Roman archaeological 

locations dating throughout the empire. Founded by the Romans 

as Antium, its fruitful land provided Rome with a large amount of 

grain. The Emperor Nero would build one of his most lavish villas 

here, the Domus Neroniana, and the ruins can be visited to this 

day. Anzio is 60 kilometers South of Rome on the Tyrrhenian coast. 


LEFT- A view of the modern city of 

Terracina, as seen from the ancient 

Temple of Jupiter Anxur (right). 

MIDDLE- An illustration of the 

Circus Maximus, with the Imperial 

Palace looming over. 

BOTTOM- A Panoramic view of 

the Forum Romanum most famous 

archaeological site in Italy. 

Whether its viewing the stunning mosaics at Ostia Antica, or experiencing the 

tranquility of a garden that once belonged to the most powerful man in the 

world at Tivoli, you can easily be intoxicated by the sense of history and 

inspired to see more. But of course we cannot forget that we can see the 

greatest jewel of all archaeology and history found not only in Italy, but 

in the entire world, in the city of Rome itself. When visiting the city for 

the first time, you can become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of 

monuments and historical markers to both seek out and discover new 

ones. However a trip to Rome with the thought of delving deeper into 

the history and archaeology in mind would not be complete without 

making it out to these lesser visited sites in the city. First, The Circus 

Maximus, an ancient arena whose capacity would have dwarfed that 

of the Colosseum. Able to hold over 200,000 people, this incredible 

stadium was mostly used for chariot races. Second, the Romans built 

many bathhouses, but none so great as the Baths of Caracalla, another 

must see site. The sheer size of the complex can still be understood 

from the massive set of extensive walls that remain. Featuring some 

of the most incredible technology available in the 3rd century CE, 

this bathhouse serves as a clear statement of ancient Roman ingenuity. 

Lastly, after you have visited the Colosseum, do not forget to check 

out the Forum Romanum, the beating heart of the ancient city of Rome. 

Where all economic, political, and social action took place, and where ever 

famous Roman you’ve ever heard of stepped foot in. Rome is truly bursting 

with a majestic history unmatched anywhere in the world, get out there and 

explore all it truly has to offer! 



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FREE ART IN ROME 

by Alexandra Shaburova 

Rome is an open air museum 

where you can find all different 

kinds of art that suits your taste the 

best. Rome is a unique city where 

you can start your day by looking at 

Medieval art and finish by admiring 

the contemporary art in a gallery on 

some piazza. Art is everywhere you 

go, on the walls, under your feet and 

literally everywhere you direct your 

gaze to. Rome is not only about Baroque 

and Renaissance architecture 

and sculpture. Rome is progressing 

like any other city. Even though it is 

still important to know the basics of 

art and where it originated from, it 

is also essential to know where art is 

now. 

In this article you will be introduced 

to a number of Galleries 

where you can enjoy art for 

free. You will also be presented 

with some specific 

famous and important art 

pieces by famous Baroque 

and Renaissance artists. 

located in different places 

all around Rome. Of Course 

there are alot of famous museums 

you can explore, but the tickets 

and fees can add up to an unwanted 

amount. 


Dorothy Circus Gallery 

Via dei Pettinari 76 

Mon-Fri 11;30-18;30 

sat 11;30-20;00 

Vars 

Via d 

In this gallery, exhibits regularly change and there 

is always something interesting on the display. But there is 

a permantent collection which includes work of the street 

artist called ‘ROA’ and Margaret Keane. She is famouse for 

inspiring the film called ‘Big Eyes’. The interior design is a 

bit extravagant due to the red painted walls. There is also a 

bookshop collection which adds to the whole atmosphere of 

this gallery. If you ever visit this gallery do not miss a mural 


i Gallery 

i Grotta Pinta 38 

Tues – Sat 12 – 20;00 

Sun 3 – 20;00 

Varsi gallery is a small magical place in Rome. It is a cantemprorary 

art studio which transofrms every centimeter every time that 

is has a new installation. The artists who are responsible for this art 

space are both local and international. 

Galleria Russo 

Via Alibert, 20 

Mon, 4:30pm – 19:30 

Tues – Sat, 10 – 19:30 

This Gallery is ran by a family, which has 

been changing the loccation from where they were 

operating since 1898. But now they are set on a 

charming street close to Piazza Di Spagna and Piazza 

del Popolo. The content of this gallery is not 

entirely contemporary. It includes the hightlight 

work of 20th century Italian artists. 


Magazzino Modern Art 

Via dei Prefetti 17 

Tues – Sat, 11 – 20:00 

Magazzino Gallery 

of modern art always 

shows a big variety 

of modern and contemprorary 

artists from all 

around the world. This 

gallery also has a website 

where they have a great 

list of artists and their 

biographies and photos 

of their work. 

RVB Arts 

Via delle Zoccolette 28 and Via Giulia 193 

Tues – Sat, 11 – 13;00 16;00pm – 19;30 

The RVB showroom is used as an art 

space to display a unusual collection of electronic 

based artworks that are also affordable. 

There are lots of various artists that present 

their works in this showroom. It is not a curated 

gallery, more of a showroom with different 

collections. This art space includes works of 

artists who have won international awards 

and participated in the Venice Biennale. As 

mentioned before the works are affordable, the 

prices vary from 100 to 5,000 euro, but entrance 

and admiration of the work is free. 


Boroque and Renaissance ART in Rome 

If you prefer baroque 

paintings and sculpture 

then there are also plenty of 

free places that you can visit 

all around Rome. Rome is filled 

with churches in which they 

store some historical works of 

famous baroque and renaissance 

artists. 

The statue of Blessed Ludovica (1674) is hidden in the Church of San Francesco a 

Ripa, Trastevere, Rome. This is a sculpture by a famous Italian sculptor, Gian Lorenzo 

Bernini. The sculpture is located in a specially designed chapel. The chapel around the 

sculpture compliments the masterpieces. 

This sculpture captured Ludovica in an ecstasy state between two worlds, forever petrified 

at her last breath. The details of the fabric that surrounds Ludovica and further details 

in the surroundings is typical of Lorenzo Bernini. Another aspect that is very typical of 

Bernini is parted lips of the depicted person. He believed that this detail is essential for 

expressing real emotions and to the sculpture. 

Church of San 

Francesco a Ripa, 




Tattoos in Rome 

By: Maria Estela Gomez 

Tare a great way not only to express our selves, 

but to document meaningful memories, so why not 

get a tattoo while you are in Rome? Ive taken the task 

to ask around, do some research and also visit some 

of the best tattoo shops and tattoo artist in Rome 

so you don’t have to. From big pieces to small dainty 

tattoo or perhaps a color tattoo, Rome has it all. 

Choosing from a very big array of recommendations, 

Ive chosen three amazing places to get 

tattoos here in Rome. The first is a tattoo shop 

called Aureo Roma, located near the Colosseum, 

in Via Degli Zingari, 12. Aureo Roma offers different 

types of Tattoos but predominantly focuses 

on color tattoos. They offer all types of designs 

from dainty fine line tattoos to big detailed pieces. 

If you are looking for a specific kind 

of tattoo and need someone that will do a good 

job, I recommend booking an independent artist, 

it is definitely on the more expensive side, 

but you ensure a great job. One of my favorite 

tattoo artist here in Rome is Luca Cospito, 

Also known as Lucky Luchino. Luca specializes in 

fine line work and creates stunning pieces of work. 

If you are interested in a complex and difficult 

piece of fine line he is your guy. Either you want 

something 

Specific or have a general idea of what you would 

like, show him an inspiration or describe him you 

Idea a he will make your concept come to life. 

Find him on Instagram @lucky_luchino but make 

sure to make a booking in advance because he is a 

highly requested artist. 

If you inclined to get a more traditional 

tattoo, Francesco Ferrara is a great traditional tattoo 

artist. He is know for his clean dark lines and 

vivid color. Francesco Ferrara is one of Rome’s 

greatest in the tattoo industry. Find him on his 

Instagram francesco__ferrara or on hi web-page 

francescoferrara.bigcartel.com. 

@aureoroma (2022) Artist Alessandro Cappozzi 

Photo:Maria E.Gomez. Artist: Cospito, 


The girl on the horse is a costumed 

piece by artist Francesco Ferrara. 

The client wanted a tattoo that 

celebrated his indigenous descent 

and provided a basic description. 

The artist draw an image based on 

the description by the client, and the 

executed this traditional work on the 

clients leg. 

Photo:Maria E.Gomez. Artist: Francesco 


ut side activities to do in Rome 

Beauiful places you can visit when you want to clear your mind. 

Photo: Maria E. Gomez 


We all know the city of Rome is full 

of life, art, and delicious food, but one 

thing that is hard to find: out door activities, 

yes, as hard as it is to believe it. 

Coming from an island in the Caribbean 

I was used to exercising in different way, 

particularly out doors. The hardest transition 

was not the language or the food 

but not being able to go on a walk on the 

beach or on a hick on the mountains. Some 

times, we all have the urge to just pack a 

bag and leave the city chaos, at least for a 

day. So, I gave my self the task of finding 

the best out door activities in Rome. 

Hiking is a great way to get your 

mind off work or school, sometimes we 

need a place where we can leave all our 

worries behind. Hiking is a great sport to 

do so, you need to concentrate enough 

on where you are walking an at the same 

time you get to see and enjoy wonderful 

views. One of my favorite places to 

clear my head is Villa Glori located on 

the north of the city. It offers easy to 

moderate hiking trails. Another beautiful 

place to go hiking is Lago di Albano, located 

at the south of Rome its just a forty 

minute train ride from Termini Station. 

If you are looking for something a 

little bit more challenging, mountain biking 

is a good option. It is a more active and physically 

demanding sport than hiking, but it is 

a great way to explore. I was very surprised 

to find out that there is a big community of 

mountain bikers in Rome. There are plenty 

of bike rentals in Rome, but I would recommend 

Top Bike Rentals and Tours. If 

you want to start just rent some equipment 

and go to Villa Pamphili and test the waters. 

Running is also a great way to relive 

stress and get some endorphins running. If 

you are looking for a way to exercise but 

just don’t want to go to a gym, running 

definitely is a good option. Running in the 

streets of Rome is quite a hassle and probably, 

dangerous too. So if you ever get the 

urge to go on a good jog, bring yourself 

down to the Lungotevere where there is a 

pedestrian safe running track. Not only that 

but you can enjoy the nice view of the lake 

and trees. Just look for some stairs, head 

down to the trail and have a great workout. 

Going on a hike or run is a great 

your head. It is also great way to meet 

knew people and become part of a community. 

Living in a city doesn’t have to 

mean you have to disconnect from nature, 

there are plenty hidden gems in 

Rome for you to venture out and discover. 

By: Maria Estela Gomez 

Photograph of 

Peonie flowers 

taken in Villa Glori 

on a mornig hike. 

Photo:Maria Estela 

Gomez 


Street Markets in Rome 

Porta Portese 

By: William Levi 

Porta Portese is one of the premier street 

markets in the world! Located in the heart 

of Rome and comprised of hundreds of 

local, independent vendors. Whatever you are 

looking for they are likely to have it. The goods 

sold in Porta Portese range from clothes, jewelry, 

and accessories to kitchenware, antiques and 

furniture. Not only is it a great place to buy a 

wide range of items, it is also a fun way to spend a 

Sunday morning. If you take your time, it can take 

over an hour to get the full experience. It is very 

fun to walk through the market and look at each 

individual shop and what they are selling, even if 

you do not intend on buying anything. Porta Portese 

takes place every Sunday from 6:00 AM - 2:00 

PM(with some shops staying open until 5:00PM). 

I recommend getting there early as it gets very 

crowded quite quickly. The next time you have 

a free Sunday morning, check out Porta Portese. 

You will not be disappointed! 


Where’s Porta Portese? 

Porta Portese is located 

close to the center of 

Rome. Next to the Tiber 

River and only a short 

walk from The American 

University of Rome, Porta 

Portese is very accessible 

for AUR students. 

Porta Portese is home to 

a wide variety of different 

shops in many different 

categories. Porta Portese is 

also accessible from several 

different entrances. This 

map shows the different 

ways you can get into Porta 

Portese. 


Trastevere Farmers Market 

Rome is home to countless amazing farmers 

markets. My personal favorite is the Trastevere 

farmers market. The Trastevere farmers 

market is in Piazza San Cosimato. This market 

takes place everyday starting early in the morning 

and ending around 2:00pm. You can find any kind 

of fruit, vegetable or fresh produce that you may 

need here. Everything at the market is very affordable 

and fresh as well. I recently purchased a bunch 

of about five tomatoes and it only cost around one 

Euro. If you live in Trastevere and need fresh fruits, 

vegetables or produce, then this is where you want 

to go. In addition to fresh produce there are also 

several small specialized shops connected to this 

market. There is a fish market that sells a wide variety 

of fresh fish. There is also a cheese shop, and 

a butcher. Regardless of what you are buying in the 

market, anything you get will be fresh, cheap. and 

most importantly, delicious! 


Where is the Farmers Market? 

Just like Porta Portese, the 

Trastevere Farmers market 

is located close to the center 

of Rome. It is very accessible 

to AUR students as it is 

less than a ten minute walk 

from campus. 

This more zoomed in image 

shows precisely where the 

market is. It is in the middle of 

Trastevere at piazza San Cosimato. 

It is also near several bus 

stops, so there really isn’t any 

reason not to check it out. You 

won’t be disappointed! 



Sports in Italy 


Sports in Italy 

Sport in Italy is very popular: there are as many as 

three national newspapers that deal exclusively 

with sports (La Gazzetta dello Sport-easily recognizable 

because it is printed on pink paper- Il Corriere 

dello Sport-Stadio and Tuttosport), and many daily 

or weekly television programs are devoted to sports 

subjects (the most watched program is La Domenica 

Sportiva). 

In addition to soccer, cycling, which has its most famous 

event in the Giro d’Italia, a stage race that crosses 

the entire peninsula and is held every year between 

the end of May and the first days of June, is very 

popular. Not only Italian athletes participate in this 

competition, but also cyclists from all over the world. 

Another passion of Italians is motor racing. It is 

widely followed, in fact, usually on live television, the 

Formula 1 world championship. Ferraris, known as 

the “rosse” of Maranello (a small town in the province 

of Modena, where these famous racing cars are 

built), race in this championship. 

Just as popular as cycling and motor racing have recently 

become skiing, basketball, volleyball or tennis, 

which are popular especially among young people. 

Less popular than these are other sports, such as 

swimming ball, fencing, athletics, horseback riding, 

rowing and skeet shooting, although Italian athletes, 

the Azzurri, achieve notable results in the international 

arena in these very disciplines, especially at the 

Olympic 

Sport has a lengthy history in Italy. Italy has strong 

presence and many successes in a variety of sports, 

both individual and team. Football is the most popular 

sport in Italy. Italy’s national football team is one 

of the most successful in the world, having won four 

FIFA World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006). Italy 

is the second most successful country in European 

football, with 48 major European titles won by Italian 

clubs. Serie A is Italy’s top-flight club football competition, 

and it is followed by millions of fans worldwide. 

Basketball, volleyball, and rugby are other prominent 

team sports in Italy. 

Italy’s men and female national volleyball teams are 

frequently ranked among the best in the world. The 

finest results for the Italian national basketball team 

were gold at Eurobasket. 1983, EuroBasket 1999, and 

an Olympic silver medal in 2004. Lega Basket Serie A 

is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most competitive 

leagues. The Italian national rugby team participates 

in the Six Nations Championship and is a regular 

in the Rugby World Cup. The men’s volleyball team 

won three World Championships in a row (in 1990, 

1994, and 1998) and three Olympic silver medals (in 

1996, 2004, and 2016). 


Basketball 

Basketball has a long and illustrious history in Italy. 

The Italian men’s national basketball team has qualified 

for 38 EuroBasket tournaments and has won two gold 

medals, four silver medals, and four bronze medals. 

While Italy has participated in nine World Cups, the 

closest they have been to winning a medal was fourth 

place in 1970 and 1978. The Italian women’s national 

basketball team won gold in 1938 and bronze in 1974 

at the European Women’s Basketball Championship. 

According to the national league coefficients of FIBA 

Europe and Euroleague Basketball, the LBA was the 

Historically top-ranked national domestic league in 

Europe from 1958 to 2007. 

Athletics 

The Italian Athletics Federation is the governing 

body of athletics in Italy. It is affiliated with the European 

federation, the European Athletic Association 

(EAA), the international federation, the International 

Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and the 

Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI), which 

is a member of the International Olympic Committee 

(IOC). 

Italy’s national athletics team competes in international 

athletics tournaments such as the Olympic 

Games and global athletics championships. Among 

the most well-known Italian sportsmen is sprinter 

Pietro Mennea (1952-2013), who held the 200m 

world record (19:72) for 17 years from 1979 to 1996 

and is still the European record holder. 

Rugby 

Rugby union is quite popular, particularly in the 

north of the country. The two Pro12 teams have 

taken over Italy’s current slots in the highest 

European club tournament, formerly known as the 

Heineken Cup and now known as the 

European Rugby 

Champions Cup, while four Eccellenza sides 

participate in the second-tier European Rugby 

Challenge Cup. The Federazione Italiana Rugby is 

the governing organization of Italian rugby union 

(FIR). An initial organizational committee was 

formed in 1911, but it wasn’t until 1928 that the entity 

was renamed the FIR, and it joined the International 

Rugby Board in 1987. The FIR was a founding 

member of the Federation Internationale de Rugby 

Amateur in 1934. 

The historic heartland of rugby union was tiny rural 

communities in the Po Valley and other regions of 

Northern Italy. 


Tennis 

Italian professional tennis players are consistently 

ranked among the top 100 male and female players 

in the world. 

Nicola Pietrangeli, Adriano Panatta, Francesca 

Schiavone, and Flavia Pennetta are the four most 

successful Italian tennis players in terms of Grand 

Slam event results. The Italy Davis Cup team won 

the Davis Cup in 1976, and the Italy Fed Cup team 

won the Fed Cup four times in 2006, 2009, 2010, and 

2013. In their careers, Italian players such as Sara Errani, 

Flavia Pennetta, Roberta Vinci, and Francesca 

Schiavone have reached the WTA Top 10. Schiavone 

was the first Italian player to win a Grand Slam singles 

title, winning the French Open in 2010; Camila 

Giorgi is the top Italian player in the WTA rankings, 

while Jannik Sinner is the top Italian player in the 

ATP rankings. 

MotoGP 

In motorcycling, renowned champions of the past, 

like as Umberto Masetti, Carlo Ubbiali, Tarquinio 

Provini, and Giacomo Agostini, the most successful 

rider in World Championship history, (15 times 

world champion in the 350 and 500 cc classes with 

10 victories at the. 

They are followed by current champions Max Biaggi, 

Loris Capirossi, and, in especially, Valentino Rossi, 

who has won 89 Grands Prix and 9 World Championships, 

making him the only motorcycle racer 

to have won world titles in four classes: one each in 

125cc, 250cc, and 500cc, and six in MotoGP. 

Bianchi, Aprilia, Beta, Cagiva, Gilera, Guzzi, MV 

Agusta, TM Racing, Benelli, and Ducati have all won 

the most important races and world championships. 

Tony Cairoli is the most titled Italian in Motocross, 

whereas Kiara Fontanesi is the most titled woman in 

the world, having won six championships in a row. 


Car racing 

From Formula One to endurance racing to rallies, 

auto racing is huge in Italy. Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati 

(the only Italian manufacturer to win the Indianapolis 

500 twice), Ferrari, Abarth, and Lancia have 

won the most important races (Targa Florio, Rally 

of Italy, Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Nürburgring 

24 Hours, Carrera Panamericana) and world 

and continental titles in all categories since the first 

races of the twentieth century. Scuderia Ferrari is 

the oldest surviving Grand Prix racing team, having 

participated since 1948, and the most successful Formula 

One team in history. 

Ferrari has had a long history of success in Formula 

One, having raced in the sport since 1950.

Football 

Football is the most popular and 

most played sport in Italy, with over 

1.4 million participants and 14000 

teams. It was imported from England at the 

end of the nineteenth century and is managed 

by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, which 

directs and organizes the various national teams as 

well as supervising and coordinating the leagues, which 

organize championships and cups, both professional and 

amateur. 

The Italian soccer league, Serie A, is one of the most watched in 

the world, along with the Spanish La Liga and the English Premier 

League. Furthermore, Italy’s top soccer clubs have won the most international 

trophies, with 51 recognised championships, making Italy the second 

most successful nation in Europe behind Spain and ahead of England. 

With four World Championships, two European Championships, one Olympic event, 

and two International Cups, Italy’s men’s national soccer squad is among the most successful 

in the world. The youth national teams have also won European category championships 

and gold medals in soccer at multi-sport events like as the Universiade and the Mediterranean 

Games. One of the most important sport event for the country is the Rome Derby, played 

between AS Roma and SS Lazio. 


THAT’S ALL FOR NOW... 

In general...2022 has seen a return to a somewhat normal life in Rome. Gone are the days of logging into classes 

via zoom, or seeing each other in masks on a daily basis. We finally have the chance to get out and explore the 

best of Italy as it was pre-COVID. We hope you have enjoyed learning about some new locations and topics 

that have never been featured in our publication. The contributors would like to thank you for taking the time 

to enjoy reading and viewing their works for this 8th issue in both print and digital format. We look forward 

to enhancing your awareness of Italy with AUR unique perspectives in the next issue, launching in May 2023. 

WHY STUDY COMMUNICATION & DIGITAL MEDIA 

AT AUR? 

AUR’s BA in Communication & Digital Media offers a mix of theoretical foundations and practical know-how that enables 

graduates to thrive in the global communications industry, from social media to PR, online journalism, and advertising. The 

program has been designed to extend and enhance students’ communication skills while giving them a deep understanding 

of communication theory and how it applies to intercultural communication, organizational communication, and the management 

of social networks and mass media. 

Communication is at the center of the 21st Century, it is the main engine of our age. The way we communicate through 

today’s media is shaping who we are as individuals and how we connect in an increasingly multicultural and globalized society. 

A communication degree is not only about learning how to communicate information proficiently. It is also essential in just 

about every industry. 

Students who complete the BA in Communication and Digital Media will gain the following core competencies: 

• Articulate a wide range of concepts and ideas relating to digital media 

• Translate their imaginative ideas into words, podcasts and other digital media in work which demonstrates a well-developed 

degree of control over language, narrative technique and form 

• Apply skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation in the world of digital media 

• Identify information needs, access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and use information ethically and 

legally to accomplish specific purposes within the context of digital media research 

• Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the power of digital media to persuade and inform audiences, and to 

foster a sense of social responsibility, professionalism, ethics and civic engagement diversity and inter-cultural understanding 

and respect. 

FRONT cover image by: Orlando Guerra 

BACK cover image by: Prof. Brian Koperski

Italy In General - Issue 8 - Fall 2022

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