Rome Welcomes Pope Francis
So, we finally have a Pope.
The world was surprised to learn the election was so quick, but was even more surprised to learn that the new pope – who will go under the name Francesco, or Francis in English- was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, who wasn’t included in any of the preliminary lists made by Vatican experts and probability whizzes at the gambling companies around the world. As the Roman saying goes, whoever enters the conclave as a pope, leaves as a cardinal.
With hindsight, the election of archbishop Bergoglio, who will become the first pope to arrive from outside Europe, is a smart one. An austere man who chose his papal name inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, he is sure to bring warmth and vigour to the church he is called to lead, that without mentioning the immense reserve of devotion and support he will find in Latin America, where the majority of the population is catholic.
Next Sunday, Pope Francis will offer his first Angelus, the public blessing the pope offers every week at noon. It will be a great opportunity to be part of a historical event! If you need help with your accomodation in Rome, don’t hesitate to contact us, or check our website to get the best rates in the Eternal City!



Monte Mario is the highest hill in Rome. From the top of the hill there is an observatory place where you can see almost the whole Rome. There is also a restaurant and a bar, where you can have a dinner or drinks and watch the breathtaking views. The eastern part of the hill is a nature reserve. There you can walk around or go for a jogging or just relax in the beautiful nature.

From February 7 to May 6 2012 the Guggenheim collection, an exhibition of some sixty iconic pieces from the Solomon R. Guggenheim foundation’s permanent collection will be displayed here in Rome in the 
Janiculum, or Gianicolo in Italian, is the second highest hill in the contemporary city of Rome and separate from the famous seven hills of Rome. The Aurelian wall made it’s way up the Janiculum hill in order to include inside the walls of the city the water mills that were used to grind corn and make bread.
During this season in rome there will be concerts held in front of the beautiful