The 1748 Nolli Map of Rome is the best map of any city ever for three reasons: accuracy, detail, and influence. I’m not going to say it’s THE MOST accurate, detailed, or influential map ever ...

The map, created by archaeologist Rodolfo Lanciani, documents the city in meticulous ... map of Rome so users can easily locate the sites Lanciani depicted on the modern street grid; correcting ...

who is credited with making the first accurate street plan of Rome. The marble chunks lie on top of the Nolli map, showing their relation to the developing Renaissance city. Outside the museum ...

A city is what it does to you, and Rome defies any attempt by the tourist to describe it—while insisting in every moment that it be described. Via Margutta is a short street with a long history ...

Located just above eye level on many intersections throughout the city, madonnelle are Marian shrines that directly translate to “little Madonnas.” There are hundreds on Rome’s streets ...

Place your finger on a street map and it's far more likely to land ... The geography teacher in Rome says her city's landscape is dominated by men and wants that to change. It all began when ...