Rome

The Cerca Guide to Rome.

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About this Guide

Rome has a unique relationship with time. Making a plan here isn’t like making a plan anywhere else in the world. But we are here to help. In this Cerca Guide, Virginia Vigliar takes you through her beloved city, a city of contradictions and perfections, of nuns and Italian Hip Hop, of incredible food, world beating cinema, and the most beautiful light on earth. Welcome to golden hour perfection. Welcome to the Eternal city. Benvenuto a Roma!

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Episodes in this Guide

Rome: Art – Modern City

E8
July 27, 2022
34:10

Art in Rome seamlessly intertwines ancient grandeur with Renaissance brilliance. In this episode we show you how to experience every masterpiece just right.

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  • Modern art in Rome is unlike any other place. It is showcased with a backdrop of an ancient city... not a place where new buildings replace old ones, it is one where they learn to coexist, and the contrast is magic.

Rome: Dark City – il Ghetto di Roma

E6
August 3, 2022
39:31

Walk the streets of this hidden gem with a bit of history ringing in your ears.

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Rome: Play Here

E5
July 31, 2022

The best way to explore Rome with your kids!

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  • On the surface, Rome doesn’t make it very comfortable to explore with kids. But with preparation and planning, it can be incredible. Come with us and we'll show you all of the best spots for your bambinos.

Rome: Pop Culture – La Dolce Vita

E5
July 30, 2022
42:34

There's a reason why the Roman lifestyle can be summed up as "La dolce vita" or, "The sweet life." In this episode we'll show why.

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  • The Roman lifestyle is special, and it has been for 3000 years. And while some of these traditions are puzzling, there's no doubt that embracing them can only be called "the sweet life."

Rome: Film – Roman Cinema

E4
July 14, 2022
40:18

There are open air museums and open air film sets - Rome is both.

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  • From Cinecittà Studios to the birth of Neo Realism, Rome has made an impactful and influential mark on world cinema. Writers and directors loved by Scorsese and Coppola used Rome as their film set and attracted some of the biggest heavy hitters and stars in film. So come with us on a cinematic journey of[...]

Rome: The Vatican – The World’s Smallest Country

E3
July 12, 2022
51:01

The Vatican - From St. Peter's Square to the Vatican Museums, we'll help you learn about this little island on a Roman hilltop.

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  • Rome’s history and relationship with The Vatican is a long and complicated affair. In this episode we’re going to tell you how to see The Vatican and enjoy its many wonders. The Vatican museums can be overwhelming if you approach them unprepared, so in this episode we’re going to help you understand how to see[...]

Rome: Eat Here

E2
May 11, 2023
45:34

Carbonara, Amtriciana, Cacio e Pepe... some of the best food in the world can be found here, and we'll tell how to eat it.

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  • Food in Rome is more than religion. It’s the language that Romans use to communicate their feelings. It’s 3000 years of ingrained history and life events. It’s the story of what it has always meant to be Roman. You can come to Rome and eat cacio e pepe and never understand any of this -[...]

Rome: Start Here

E1
May 1, 2022
49:49

Learn how to navigate the twisting streets, engage with the charming people, and get the most out of Rome, the eternal city.

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  • Rome is known as the eternal city - 3000 years of history packed into this relatively small metropolis. The streets here will astound you with their brilliant architecture, their sounds and smells and the glow of the sun that makes everything shine like gold.