McKim, Mead and White in Rome

Rome the Second Time is proud to present its 400th post.  We are grateful to our readers for their appreciation of our content and toleranc...

The Spiral Stairways of Rome

We've assembled five of our favorite spiral stairways.  Four are in Rome.  On the upper left, Bill is rather awkwardly examining an exhi...

RST Top 40: #14, Villa Medici

 From the Villa Medici gardens, St. Peter's dome at right in distance  The Villa Medici sits just to the north of the top of the Spani...

Art where you find it

Rome, being well, Rome, is home to absolutely stunning locations for art installations. Art in situ is fantastic for, first the places them...