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Beatrice Barberis
I have never been able to limit myself to one passion alone. My life has moved through different worlds—cinema, photography, archaeology, digital art—but all of them share a single thread: the desire to observe, to understand, and to tell stories, a mosaic of passions that somehow all connect here, in Rome. For more than a decade, I worked in the film industry, learning how light, sound, and images can shape emotions. From cinema, I turned to archaeology, trading film sets for excavations. Instead of scripts, I read layers of earth, uncovering fragments of ancient lives, and every dig made me realize how deeply the past shapes the present. Archaeology gave me patience, precision, and above all, respect for what endures. Photography and digital art became natural extensions of that path. Through them, I learned to translate feelings into images, to create bridges between reality and imagination. Whether capturing the golden light on the Colosseum at dusk or designing visuals for a modern project, I’ve always been driven by the same desire: to frame beauty in a way that others can feel it too. Rome is where all these pieces—cinema, archaeology, photography, design—come together. It’s not just the city I live in; it’s the lens through which I tell stories.
Why being a local makes a difference
Anyone can read about Rome. Anyone can copy a list of attractions from a website. But living here changes everything. I walk these streets every day; I stand in the same line at the bakery, ride the crowded tram at rush hour, watch the city breathe with the seasons. I know when the light is best at Piazza Navona, when the crowds thin at the Vatican, and where to find quiet even in the heart of the chaos. Being local means I don’t see Rome only as a postcard. I see it as a living, imperfect, breathtaking city. I know its rhythms: the Monday morning rush, the Sunday family lunches, the way Romans gather at the bar for coffee and gossip. And I know its flaws too—the scams, the tourist traps, the frustrations that can turn a dream trip into a stressful one.
What I share here is not just information; it’s perspective. It’s the advantage of walking with someone who belongs to this place. My goal is not only to show you the Rome everyone expects, but also the Rome that locals love and protect, the Rome that often hides just one street away from the main square.
My philosophy: travel as both discovery and storytelling
To me, traveling is never just about moving from one site to another. It’s about weaving together experiences that tell a story. Each itinerary is built like a narrative arc: the grand openings of ancient monuments, the quiet pauses in hidden corners, the climaxes of sunsets over the city. By the time you leave, you won’t just have seen places—you will have lived through chapters of Rome’s story.
I believe that every journey has two layers. The first is the discovery: what you see, taste, and feel in the moment. The second is the story you bring back with you: the photos, the anecdotes, the little details that you’ll retell at dinner parties or remember years later when you smell espresso or hear church bells.
Here, I help you create both layers. You’ll discover Rome efficiently, without wasting your precious weekend in confusion. But you’ll also collect moments that turn into stories—personal, authentic, and uniquely yours.
Rome doesn’t just want to be seen. Rome wants to be experienced, remembered, and shared. And I am here to guide you through that journey.