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“Skip the Line” Ticket Options for the Coliseum (Colosseo) in Rome

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One of the must-see’s for many travelers to Rome is a visit inside the Colosseo. Additionally, your ticket to the Colosseo is good for entry to the Forum and Palatine Hill, also remarkable sites. This 3-for-1 combo ticket currently costs … Continue reading →

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Metro Line A closing at 21:00

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Due to the ongoing construction of the new Metro Line C, Metro Line A (the red line) will stop running each night at 21:00 hours. The only exception will be on Saturdays when the metro will run its regular schedule … Continue reading →

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The Catacombs of Rome

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in 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

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

“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

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

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

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

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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The Catacombs of St. Agnes

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of St. Agnes held the remains of the famous and very young Roman martyr Agnes. Her family probably already owned the hypogeum. The legend is that Agnes endured tremendous torments at the age of twelve. She refused to … Continue reading →

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Catacombs of Priscilla

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The Catacombs of Priscilla were probably founded by the noblewoman Priscilla who donated the land on which it was built. There are many martyrs buried here including Acilio Glabrione, brother Felix and Philip, St. Felictas, and five other brothers, Alexander, … Continue reading →

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Day Trip from Rome – Ostia Antica

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the most popular day trips from Rome is a visit to Ostia Antica. This ancient city is easily accessible from the city. To get to Ostia Antica ride the metro to the Piramide station, located on the Metro … Continue reading →

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