The Cerca Guide to Rome

<p><strong>Welcome to Cerca! The </strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Cerca app</strong></a>, <strong>available for iOS, is the world's best travel guide - right on your phone. Visit </strong><a href="https://www.cercatravel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>CercaTravel.com</strong></a><strong> for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. </strong></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p>Rome has a unique relationship with time. Making a plan here isn’t like making a plan anywhere else in the world. But we are here to help. In this Cerca Guide, Virginia Vigliar takes you through her beloved city, a city of contradictions and perfections, of nuns and Italian Hip Hop, of incredible food, world beating cinema, and the most beautiful light on earth. Welcome to golden hour perfection. Welcome to the Eternal city. Benvenuto a Roma! </p><p><br /></p><p>And there's even more in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cerca-travel-guides-podcasts/id1600950071" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cerca app</a> - bonus content, maps, and info on the points of interest mentioned in our episodes. Listen, become inspired and plan all without worrying about having to hit pause and take notes - because the info you need is waiting for you in the Cerca App.  </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're planning a trip to Rome in the near future, are already there, or just want to learn about a place we love, you're in the right place. This is what we do.</p><p><br /></p><p>~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.</p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p>At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is <a href="https://www.republic.com/frequency-machine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open for investment</a> through <a href="https://www.republic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Republic</a>. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.</p>

Introducing Cerca

The Cerca Guide to Rome is launching May 30th! Download the Cerca app for iOS for early access, plus maps, lists, and all the info you need to dream about, plan a visit to, or simply immerse yourself in the most amazing places on earth.---Cerca is reinventing the guide book for the modern traveler. Cerca Guides are podcasts, written and hosted by locals, filled with episodes that deliver information and stories about somewhere in the world: everything from food to music, history, architecture, sports, fashion and more. Like the story of how The Blitz shaped London’s culture and architecture. Or how to eat a taco for every meal of the day in Mexico City. Plan the perfect trip, full of authentic experiences. Or listen in the flow of your daily life, while immersing yourself in the sounds and feels of a new and extraordinary place. New episodes will be released all the time, soon there will be a Guide for anywhere you want to go.And there's even more in the Cerca app - bonus content, maps, and info on the points of interest mentioned in our episodes. Listen, become inspired and plan all without worrying about having to hit pause and take notes - because the info you need is waiting for you in the Cerca App.  Cerca: Love the world you live in. We'll help you explore it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05-27
00:55

Rome: Start Here

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- Rome is known as the eternal city - 3000 years of history packed into this relatively small metropolis. The streets here will astound you with their brilliant architecture, their sounds and smells and the glow of the sun that makes everything shine like gold. In this start here episode we’re going to tell you all the basics for how to navigate these twisting streets, engage with the charming people, and get the most out of this ancient city. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05-30
48:42

Rome: Eat Here

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- Food in Rome is more than religion. It’s the language that Romans use to communicate their feelings. It’s 3000 years of ingrained history and life events. It’s the story of what it has always meant to be Roman. You can come to Rome and eat cacio e pepe and never understand any of this - that’s why we made this episode. Learn how to speak the language of Roman food, where to enjoy its most important traditions, and also how to order coffee. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06-07
47:30

Rome: The Vatican - The World's Smallest Country

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, [launching May 26th] available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- Rome’s history and relationship with The Vatican is a long and complicated affair. In this episode we’re going to tell you how to see The Vatican and enjoy its many wonders. The Vatican museums can be overwhelming if you approach them unprepared, so in this episode we’re going to help you understand how to see these spaces, what to look out for, and how to navigate this very popular, very tiny country. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06-14
49:54

Rome: Film - Roman Cinema

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- From Cinecittà Studios to the birth of Neo Realism, Rome has made an impactful and influential mark on world cinema. Writers and directors loved by Scorsese and Coppola used Rome as their film set and attracted some of the biggest heavy hitters and stars in film. So come with us on a cinematic journey of Roma. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

06-21
39:12

Rome: Pop Culture - La Dolce Vita

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- The Roman lifestyle is special, and it has been for 3000 years. And while some of these traditions are puzzling, there's no doubt that embracing them can only be called "the sweet life."~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne. Guest contributions by Rachel Zitin.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. ---At Cerca, we want our community to be a part of building this amazing new way to explore the world, and to benefit from its success. For a limited time Cerca is open for investment through Republic. For as little as $100 you can own a piece of this company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

07-18
41:27

Rome: Play Here

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- On the surface, Rome doesn’t make it very comfortable to explore with kids. But with preparation and planning, it can be incredible. Come with us and we'll show you all of the best spots for your bambinos. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-22
40:06

Rome: Dark City - il Ghetto di Roma

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is a hidden gem for visitors but it's imperative to walk these streets with a bit of history ringing in your ears. In this episode we're going to shed a light on some of the darkness to walk these streets right. ~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11-29
38:25

Rome: Art - Modern City

For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.--- Modern art in Rome is unlike any other place. It is showcased with a backdrop of an ancient city... not a place where new buildings replace old ones, it is one where they learn to coexist, and the contrast is magic.~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Virginia Vigliar. Additional research by Victoria Emma Watson Cheyne.Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01-09
33:03

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