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Futbol in Rome
Seeing a futbol match in Rome is a memorable experience. The crowds can get quite passionate and the atmosphere intense. The are two teams in Rome, AS Roma and SS Lazio. AS Roma is regarded as the “city team” and … Continue reading
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Tourist Information Booths
Throughout Rome, some of the best places to get helpful information are the Tourist Information Points or I Punti Informativi Turistici (PIT). At these P.I.T.’s – or tourist info booths – are multilingual staff who can assist you. Here you … Continue reading
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Cripta dei Cappuccini
One of the most unique – and unusual – sites in Rome is often referred to as the Bone Church. It is known by many names: The Capuchin Crypt, Cripta dei Cappuccini Roma, Crimetero di Capuccini, Capuchin Catacombs, Crypt of … Continue reading
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17th Annual Rome Marathon
On March 20, the 17th annual Rome Marathon will be run. More than 7,000 participants from eighty countries are expected to participate! These 7,000 entries will mark the largest crowd ever to run in the Maratona di Roma. For you … Continue reading
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XIII Culture Week in Italy
This year (2011), Culture week in Italy will begin on April 9, 2011 and end on April 17, 2011. For nine days, monuments, museums, archaeological sites, archives, and libraries owned and operated by the State will be open free to … Continue reading
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Visitor Tax impacts Rome
In the USA, there was much talk of continuing the “Bush Tax cuts” as 2011 approached. Lots of controversy, lots of jousting, and the result – tax status quo for many folks. In Rome, unfortunately, there are new taxes for … Continue reading
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Return of the Roma&Più Pass
After a long hiatus, the Roma&Più Pass returns for sale effective December 3, 2010. Not sure how long this sale of this product will continue, but if you’re looking for a card to assist you in the province, rather than … Continue reading
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Getting to the Galleria Boghese
In an earlier post, The Galleria Borghese, we talked about visiting the museum at the Villa Borghese park, how to reserve a spot, the reservation process, and also spent a few minutes talking about how to get to the Museum. … Continue reading
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Hop On/Hop Off Buses in Rome
There are several Hop On/Hop Off (HO-HO) bus companies in Rome. The HO-HO buses get mixed reviews by visitors. For some, they are a great way to acclimate to the city. Most “routes” take a little more than two hours … Continue reading
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Aventine Hill
After the chaos, traffic and noise of centro Roma, head to Aventine Hill for a wonderful break. Getting there is a little bit of a challenge (an uphill walk) but once you’re there, you’ll be glad you came. It’s quiet, … Continue reading
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Spring at the Spanish Steps
Each year, the start of Spring is marked by the arrival of the azaleas at the Spanish Steps. For those of you who will be arriving in the next couple of weeks, here’s what you’ll find at the Steps. The … Continue reading
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Water, Water Everywhere!
With the height of season – and the heat of Rome – rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to talk about…. water! Rome probably has more public water fountains than any other city in the world. Yet visitors walk by … Continue reading
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The Catacombs of Rome
One of the most interesting sites to visit in Rome are The Catacombs. The catacombs are located primarily outside the city walls of the city. Roman law at the time – 2nd century AD – prevented burial inside the city … Continue reading
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Catacombs of San Callisto
“The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemetery complex which occupies an area of 90 acres, with a network … Continue reading
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Catacombs of St. Sebastian
The Catacombs of St. Sebastian were among the first Christian tombs to be built. The church here is one of the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome and is named for St. Sebastian, who is buried here. These catacombs are four … Continue reading
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Catacombs of Domitilla
The Catacombs of Domitilla are among the best preserved and oldest in Rome. These Catacombs are also among the most extensive in the area around Rome. They contain the only underground Basilica you’ll see in Rome, more than ten miles … Continue reading
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