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At H.E. Adventures, we’re a close-knit group of friends who refuse to let daily challenges hinder our pursuit of incredible travel experiences.

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13/08/2026

Palazzo Venezia Courtyard 🌴
A serene oasis of palms and Renaissance arches in the heart of Rome.

11/08/2026

The Sacred Area of Largo di Torre Argentina is possibly Rome’s most important complex of sanctuaries dated to the republican era.

The complex consists of 4 temples and the Curia of Pompey, better known as the site where, on the 15th of March in 44 BC, Julius Caesar was assassinated.

In the first century, Emperor Domitian decided to re-level the pavement surrounding the temples by installing blocks of travertine that almost swallowed their stairs.

With the fall of the empire and the rise of Christianity, the sacred area went into disuse; then the constant flooding of the Tiber River, the constant raids, and the lack of maintenance raised the pavement to a level more similar to what we can see today.

The area was named after the South American country but after Johannes Burckhardt, an important Vatican figure in the late 15th century who lived in this area and was from Argentoratum, the Latin name of Strasbourg.

In the 1920s, the urbanistic plan for the development of Rome aimed to destroy the houses in the area to make space for more modern buildings, but when they started to dig, the remains of the temples were rediscovered, and the area was converted into an archaeological site.

Cats started to inhabit the ruins of the sacred area, taking advantage of the few-meter drop to stay away from the dangers of the city. In the 90s, an association started to look after the small feline friends, and the Municipality of Rome declared them part of the city’s Biocultural heritage.

04/08/2026

Palazzo Venezia is the building that gave the name to the famous square in front of the Altar of the Fatherland.

Today it is often overlooked by many, but its past is closely tied to the history of Rome since the 4th century, when the Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist was built on the location.

In the 15th century, a Venetian priest, who later became Pope Paul the 2nd upgrades the church’s cardinal residence into one of the first and most important Renaissance palaces of Rome.

The palace, just like every major building of its century, was built using materials from the Colosseum and the Theatre of Marcellus, a practice that was common at the time, when the ruins of ancient Rome were commonly recycled

In the 16th century, the palace became the embassy of Venice, from which it takes its modern name, despite the building later becoming the embassy of Austria in the 18th century and Italy’s national public treasure in the early 1900s.

The turning point happens when Benito Mussolini moves the home of the government into the building, and a few years later, he made the infamous speech from the palace’s balcony in which he declares Italy entering World War 2.

Palazzo Venezia and its garden are accessible to the public as a national museum, hosting artefacts from the late Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Neoclassical.

01/08/2026

Orchestra at the Vittoriano 🎼
Altare della Patria: an orchestra preparing to perform in the majestic colonnaded space of the Vittoriano.

28/07/2026

In the center of Rome, an imposing white monument stands out from its ancient ruins.

The Altar of the Fatherland is the national monument dedicated to Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, the first king of Italy.

The Neo-classic project started shortly after the king’s passing in 1878, using Brescia’s marble, and was completed only in 1935. Sacconi, the architect, drew inspiration from the classical sanctuaries and had to make the difficult decision to dismantle the entire Renaissance and Medieval neighbourhoods at the base of the Capitoline Hill, including a large portion of the convent of Ara Coeli, which is still partially visible on the side of the monument.

The giant bronze statue depicting the triumphant king was built in phases, mainly recycling bronze cannons. A 20-person dinner was organised inside the belly of the horse to celebrate the successful assembling of the main pieces.

The monument is the stage for every main Italian ceremony, such as Liberation Day, Republic Day, and National Unity Day. In these events, the president comes to deposit a laurel wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while the Frecce Tricolore fly over the monument, painting the sky with the colours of the Italian flag.

The Altar of the Fatherland is not simply an empty building used for ceremonies; inside hosts multiple museums and contemporary art galleries, and its rooftop provides one of the best 360-degree views of Rome.

25/07/2026

One of the most breathtaking views in the city —
With the majestic Quadriga of Victory watching over the scene, this is the perfect vantage point to feel the full grandeur of the Eternal City. 🎥

21/07/2026

Piazza del Campidoglio is known today for hosting the Senatorial Palace, the official seat of the Mayor of Rome, but this place did not always look like today, and its radical change is due to two really important characters of Roman history.

Built atop the Tabularium, ancient Rome's official records office, the plaza was commissioned by Pope Paul the 3rd for the Emperor after its dilapidated state gave a poor impression to Emperor Charles the 5th when he visited Rome in 1536.

Michelangelo took on the challenge and started to work on the project. Unfortunately, he never saw it finished, and at the time of his passing, only the stairs were ready.

For the following century, many prestigious architects took up the papers of the artist and continued his project with little to no modifications, giving it its modern appearance, all but the star-shaped pavement, which was not only really expensive to build at the time, but also not really liked by the following popes.

In the 1940s, the pavement was finally installed under the instructions of Benito Mussolini to reflect the original vision of Michelangelo.

At the center of the square is the bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, created in the 2nd century DC, which is the only equestrian bronze statue that has survived since the classical era.

Initially placed in the Lateran Palace, it was thought to depict Constantine, the first Christian emperor, which spared it from being melted.

Paul the 3rd was really insistent when he asked Michelangelo to move the bronze statue in the plaza, and despite being against the idea, the artist used the statue as the centerpiece of his project.

In 1979, an attack on the Senatorial Palace escalated into a structural check for Piazza del Campidoglio; corrosion due to pollution was discovered on the statue, and the statue was removed from the pedestal in a desperate attempt to save it.

The original statue is still protected from the atmospheric agents inside the Capitoline Museum, while the one we can still admire is a perfect copy created using advanced laser technology by the mint.

18/07/2026

Cradle of Jesus ✨
Where the relic of the Holy Manger rests in sacred silence.

14/07/2026

During our fifth day in the eternal city, we focused our attention on Capitoline Hill.

Ancient legends of Rome refer to it as Saturnius, a pre-Roman settlement founded by Saturn himself after he was banished from Mount Olympus.

When Romulus founded Rome, he was desperate to populate the city, so he established the Asylum, a neutral zone that hosted slaves and criminals of every sort seeking immunity.

The hill was the center of Roman legends once again when Tarpeia allowed the Sabines to enter the young city; a cliff facing the Roman Forum took her name and became the official ex*****on spot for traitors to the Fatherland, and while no longer in use, it is still standing today.

The Hill took its modern name during the construction of Jupiter’s Temple when Tarquin the Proud, the last king of Rome, found the skull of Olus, possibly a local hero, and prophesied that Rome would become the Head of the World (Caput Mundi). The hill itself was called after the Head of Olus (Caput Oli). Ironically, the monarchy fell shortly after, and the temple opened during the first year of the Roman Republic.

The Hill fell into a poor state following the fall of the Empire, so much so that it became pasture for animals, and the locals started to call it Monte Caprino (Goat Hill).

Capitoline Hill re-emerged again in the 16th century after the Farnese Family hired Michelangelo for the creation of Piazza Campidoglio and gave it a new purpose.

When Rome became the capital of Italy, the side of the Hill was stripped to make space for the Altar of the Fatherland, the monument for the newly established nation.

Today, the Capitoline Hill is home to the Senate, the office of Rome’s Mayor, and home to the oldest public museum in the world.

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