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Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome), the Pantheon was turned into a church in the early 7th Century by Pope Boniface IV. The building's sole source of l... more
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Mandie said
… tour leader had told us to take to the Pantheon to begin our guided city tour, so we took a different… continue reading »
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Musei Vaticani's unique art collection is exhibited in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. The magnificent Raphael Rooms are among the masterpieces of the collection, where each room is decorated with frescoes by great artists... more
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During the Christmas season Piazza Navona is packed with stalls selling toys, sweets and decorations for the Nativity scene or Christmas tree, making it a favorite spot for children. Its unusual shape recalls the time of Domiti... more
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CourtneyB said
… to find the rest of the group. Our first stop was Piazza Navona… continue reading »
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It is strange to think that this area of Rome was originally built to be a city port where storehouses held goods at the time of Augustus and continued to do so until the end of the 19th Century. Trastevere then became a downma... more
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The Vatican is among the most important historical sites in the world. The seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican is also the home of the Pope. As the smallest state in the world, the Vatican has figured in key eve... more
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Kerry Jones said
… We needed to be in line to enter the Vatican museums by 8:30am… continue reading »
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An incredible, almost theatrical square with the lovely Spanish Steps leading up to the Chiesa di Trinità dei Monti. One of the most important fashion shows is held here, the steps being used as a catwalk. It is now an internat... more
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Verity and Martin said
… while facing over) to ensure our return to Rome we headed over to Piazza di Spagna. "The piazza… continue reading »
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Wandering Spaulls said
… tours (the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill). What a difference a good guide makes… continue reading »
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Giolitti is popular with politicians who drop by on their way to and from nearby Montecitorio Palace. And this traditional café's relaxed surrounding is also the ideal spot from which one can watch the world go by while sipping... more
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Tradition says that Campo de' Fiori was named after the woman loved by Pompey, Flora, but it is more likely to have come from something a bit less romantic. In the 14th Century, Campo de' Fiori was a long-abandoned field filled... more
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flibberty said
… pizza in a Trattoria in Campo de' Fiori.  And so the long walk home. A supermarket stop for some… continue reading »
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Beddomaroma said
… not finding it, but eventually ran into the river walked somemore and ended up at Piazza del Popolo… continue reading »
Grottaferrata Travel Experiences
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Rome, Italy: Day One.
We finally made it! We're in our hotel room in Rome! After eight hours and forty minutes in the air, getting lost on our way to the hot... Continue reading »
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Vero Italiano!!
Just arrived in Italy yesterday and we are all loving it. After the longest flght in my living memory (I did not sleep, but Kathy a... Continue reading »
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Weekend Marathon in Rome *Part 2*
So after the rest of the program left, I walked around the city for a while, and then I met up with my friend, Marco, with whom I stayed.... Continue reading »
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Roma
Day 6: First night in RomeWe left Venice early but still managed to hit traffic on our way to Rome so ended up getting there later than a... Continue reading »
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ITALIA!
Hello everyone! It has been quite some time since I wrote a blog, so I have lots to update you all on. First of all, for our semana santa... Continue reading »
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