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The Best Piazzas in Rome

internetauthor — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:33:03 +0000

Source: The Best Piazzas in Rome The piazza has been the center of life in Italy for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. It stands to reason that these lovely squares located in the heart of the city are still much adored today. There are many different piazzas to enjoy throughout the city and not all [...] Related posts:

Interesting Tips for Visiting the Vatican

internetauthor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:48:23 +0000

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Source: Interesting Tips for Visiting the Vatican If you’re planning to visit the Vatican, you’ll want to do so with a full schedule and some sturdy walking shoes. The Vatican and Vatican museums are among the most popular destinations in the world, you can expect things to be a bit crowded when you arrive – [...] Related posts:

The Three Day Rome Trip

internetauthor — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:43:44 +0000

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Source: The Three Day Rome Trip If you’re only able to be in Italy for three days, the logical choice is Rome. In the heart of Italy, you’ll find a collection of art in many museums, ancient structures and ruins of early Roman times as well as outstanding accommodations and cuisine. With only three days [...] Related posts:

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

internetauthor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:57:47 +0000

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Source: Palazzo Doria Pamphilj If you’re looking for something a bit off the beaten track, try the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj . This art museum is open when many of the others are not, and it contains some impressive masterpieces of the seventeenth century as well as pieces from the Renaissance. Within the walls of the [...] Related posts:

The Colosseum in Rome

internetauthor — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:54:51 +0000

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Source: The Colosseum in Rome Easily the most distinctive landmark in Rome, the Colosseum is truly iconic and is perhaps the most blatant reminder of the Roman way of life. Built between 70 and 82 AD, you’ll find the Colosseum in the same spot it’s been in since creation – directly in the heart of [...] Related posts:

Parks and Gardens in Rome

grazia — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:26:14 +0000

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Source: Parks and Gardens in Rome Roseto Comunale (Municipal Rose Garden) The Roseto Comunale is one of the most romantic gardens in Rome, due to its location and to the abundance of one of the finest and most elegant flowers: the rose. This lies at the foot of the Aventine and it is open only [...] Related posts:

The Borghese Galleries in Rome

internetauthor — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:04:33 +0000

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Source: The Borghese Galleries in Rome If you had to pick only one museum in Rome to visit, many of us would have a hard time deciding between the Vatican museums and one that is slightly less well-known, the Borghese Galleries. After being closed for seventeen years, the Borghese Galleries were recently reopened and the [...] Related posts:

The Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome

internetauthor — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:23:27 +0000

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Source: The Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome It’s a funny thing about tourists in Rome – they are apparently the only ones in the city who are interested in many of the ancient historical artifacts you’ll find throughout the area. The residents of Rome are rather disinterested in many of the most important buildings and sites, [...] Related posts:

Touring the Vatican

internetauthor — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:44:42 +0000

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Source: Touring the Vatican Tucked away inside Rome you’ll find the Vatican – a small city state that is officially the home of the Pope. The Vatican is a must-see while you’re in Rome not just for impressive religious reasons, but because this is where you will find many of the world’s most diverse collections [...] Related posts:

3 Things to Skip When Visiting Rome

internetauthor — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:54:49 +0000

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Source: 3 Things to Skip When Visiting Rome We know that Rome is one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit, but not everything in Rome is really worth your time. While there are many parts that are just part of the experience, some would best be avoided, especially if you’re on [...] Related posts: