Welcome to Romewise with Elyssa — Your Go-to Guide to Rome and Florence, Italy

I live in Rome and have over 20 years of experience in its tourism scene. I'm here to share my exclusive insider tips on visiting Rome, Florence, and other parts of Italy.

On my channel, you'll find a mix of content, mostly about Rome and Florence, other parts of Italy, and sometimes beyond.

Follow my practical advice, trip-planning suggestions, and videos about art, history, food, architecture, and more to maximize your trip.

New videos every week. Join me! youtube.com/@Romewise/?sub_confirmation=1


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Merry Christmas from the Citywise team 🎄✨

Wherever you’re celebrating today, we hope it’s filled with good food, meaningful moments, and a little holiday magic.

How are you spending Christmas this year? ❤️

9 hours ago | [YT] | 15

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✨ 74K subscribers — thank you!

This channel exists because of you: your questions, comments, trip stories, and Italy excitement. We’re so grateful for this community.

👉 How did you find Romewise — planning a trip, already visited, or just dreaming?

2 days ago | [YT] | 57

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Florence is one of the most special cities to experience at Christmas 🎄

In today’s video, Mikayla (who works with Florencewise and lives in Florence) and I walk through what Florence is really like during the holiday season — from traditions and atmosphere to what’s open and what’s worth planning ahead.

4 days ago | [YT] | 6

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Florence is one of the most special cities to experience at Christmas 🎄

Tomorrow we’re sharing a new video with Mikayla from Florencewise, who lives in Florence and works on our team, walking through what Christmas in Florence is really like and what makes it such a special time to be there.

5 days ago | [YT] | 58

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If you’ve already seen St. Peter’s and the other major churches in Rome, this video looks at what to see next.

I take you inside a number of lesser-visited churches that offer a calmer, more personal experience — and explain where they’re located and how to fit them naturally into your sightseeing plans.

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

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New video is live 🎥

Rome has more than 900 churches, but most visitors only ever step inside the same few famous ones.

In today’s video, I’m sharing several lesser-visited churches in Rome that are calm, atmospheric, and easy to miss — but well worth stepping inside if you’re looking for a quieter experience of the city.

1 week ago | [YT] | 17

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New video tomorrow at 12PM EST ⛪

Rome has more than 900 churches — and most visitors only ever see the same few.
Tomorrow’s video explores some of Rome’s most beautiful, underrated churches — quiet, historic spaces hiding in plain sight.

1 week ago | [YT] | 56

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🎄 Date confirmed!
The Vatican Christmas Tree will be officially lit on December 15 — one of the most festive moments of the season in Rome ✨

If you’ll be here in December and want to plan around the tree lighting, markets, and more, you can find all the details here:
👉 Christmas events in Rome: www.romewise.com/christmas-events-in-rome.html
👉 Rome’s Christmas lights guide: www.romewise.com/rome-christmas-lights.html

#RomeAtChristmas #Vatican #ChristmasInRome #RomeTravelTips #Romewise

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 32

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⛪ Have you ever visited a hidden spot inside the Vatican?

There’s a new immersive exhibition inside St. Peter’s Basilica — tucked into a dome that’s never been open to the public before.

Would you add something like this to your Vatican day?
👇 Let me know!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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NEW video! ✨

There’s a brand-new immersive experience INSIDE St. Peter’s Basilica, and almost nobody knows it exists.
It’s called Pétros Enì — and I was the only visitor in my session.

I’ll show you how to get there, what it’s like, and how to book it.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5