The Roman Forum at first light is one of my favorite photographs that I took in Rome. It was the kind of moment that is rare in that city. I woke up early in the morning and walked through the empty streets before the city woke up. Normally, those streets are shoulder-to-shoulder with tourists, but […]

The Vatican Obelisk at St Peter’s Square is an ancient monolith located in Vatican City, at the center of one of the most significant architectural spaces in Rome. The obelisk stands about 25 meters tall, reaching nearly 40 meters when including its base and cross. It might not be the tallest obelisk in Rome, but […]

The Forum of Caesar and Altare della Patria are two historical sites in Rome located within a short distance of one another, allowing for layered photo compositions. The curious thing about this proximity is that these landmarks represent two vastly different eras of Rome. On one side, the political ambitions of Julius Caesar in the […]

The Pantheon, in Piazza della Rotonda, is a monumental example of ancient Roman architecture and one of the most unforgettable views in Rome at night, in Italy. Originally built around 126 AD, the Pantheon began as a temple and later became a Christian church, preserving its structure through nearly two millennia, including its imposing bronze […]

I travelled to Rome at sixteen on a school trip. Can you believe that what stuck with me most was this bridge Castel Sant’Angelo – more than the Colosseum, in Italy?Even now, I can’t fully explain why. Maybe it’s the way the statues seem to watch over the city, or how the fortress rises at […]

It had been over 20 years since I last stood in front of the iconic Spanish Steps in Rome, in Italy.Back then, I was 16, on a school trip, staying far out in a monastery on the city’s outskirts. The Steps weren’t just a landmark – they were our meeting point, the place where our […]

“I didn’t expect to be nearly alone in the Pantheon that morning… but then everything paused and I found myself framed by two millennia of history, Pantheon Bronze Doors.” A Morning Stroll Turns Into Something Unexpected It was March 17th, 2024, 10:19 a.m., and Rome had already been buzzing for hours. Daria and I had […]

Did you know that the best spot to take photos of the Trevi Fountain is through the window of a fashion shop? It’s hilarious to watch people stroll in, feign interest in some clothes, and then discreetly head for the staircase to get that perfect shot. Now, obviously, I had to be one of them—couldn’t […]

I couldn’t believe I got this shot of the Colosseum. In my 10 days in Rome, we had good light every single day. It was mind-blowing but also exhausting—because it meant waking up for sunrise. Every. Single. Day. We’ve visited Rome in Italy around the Ides of March, a date not just of historic relevance […]