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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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leeandtinks said
…. Weve had heaps of day trips into rome, taking in the Colloseum, Pantheon, Vatican, St Peters Basillica… 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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minkyrunner said
… as the sculpture, we remembered we hadn't yet been to the Piazza Navona. When we got there, unfortunately… 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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Johnny Cramer said
… and be their when the Vatican Museum opened. I guess the time changes from day to day, but the line was huge… 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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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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Jen and Jessie said
…, we headed back towards the center of town and went to the Roman Forum for more ruins, but only after… 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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babeck said
…, really handy. As noted in the “Galleria Borghese” brochure, “The collection’s character… 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
Real Travelers who've been here
Graham and Jane said
… walk across Rome" from my book. We started at the Campo de' Fiori and wound up at the Spanish steps. We… continue reading »
Vatican City Travel Experiences
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Private Tour of the Sistine Chapel
This was our last morning on our own for a while. The day started off rather wet -- not outside, but inside. As my eyes were closed sh... 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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3 nights in Rome
We arrived in Rome about noon the first day of our trip. We took the train from the airport to the city center, checked into our hotel... Continue reading »
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Rome
I had always heard that you should see the Trevi Fountain at night and I heard right, it was magnificent! Massive and beautiful&nbs... 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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