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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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Globetrotter Amy said
… Hill (where the word "palace" derives from). We walked through the Jewish ghetto and saw the Pantheon… 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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Ashley-Rome'08 said
… out into the city around 5. We walked all over! We saw the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, St. Ignaius… 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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kneerk said
…> Our second day was spent mostly at the Vatican Museums and inside St. Peter's Basilica. The museums go… 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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mrlimorome said
…, however, everybody's mind immediately runs to Piazza di Spagna, which is better known… continue reading »
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The Forum Romanum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable remains include the well-conserved triumphal arch of Emperor Septimius Severus, with reliefs depicting his vict... more
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Berry said
… of the Roman forum from up on the hill. We run into Laura again, as well as few other people around the hill… continue reading »
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This collection is housed in a building constructed in 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, one of Bernini's greatest patrons. In fact, this great sculptor has exhibited some of his most famous sculptures here; amongst them is... more
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Mike & Jac said
… area and home to Galleria Borghese which is the "second most beautiful museum in Roma" (limited… 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 »
Vatican City Travel Experiences
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The Three Faces of Rome
On Wednesday we caught the bus to Sorrento (early - so packed to capacity with school kids) and then the train to Naples. We both f... Continue reading »
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Vatican City and Surrounds
We decided that we needed to scale back on some of our expenses since we have pretty much blown our daily budget every single day in Ital... Continue reading »
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Meeting with the Pope - Rome
Rome was my final stop in Europe before flying to Egypt, and was one of the places on my trip which I def wanted to visit. Everyone'... Continue reading »
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Roma, Italia
Day 1 (England to Rome, Italy): Thursday, 7 December 2006 So we flew out early Thursday morning. I got 30 min of sleep, Crystal got none.... Continue reading »
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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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