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Borgo Vittorio, 5, Rome, 00193, Italy
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The twin pavilions at the northern end
me and the Curia (the brown building)
The Arch of Constantine as seen from the Colosseum
The Colosseum
We are flying into Rome and have a 1 hour and 25 minutes connection time to get to a flight for naples. Last year someone told me when I got to Milan to stay to the left for connecting flights and it worked out great. Is there any such information for Rome airport so we don,t waste time in a passport line and can go quickly to our Naples gate--Thank you-Gene
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Gene, I've never made a connection at Fiumicino, so I don't know the answer...but would like to know...
Bill
Hi Gene,
If memory serves me correctly, you will be arriving at Terminal C and you will have to transfer to Terminal A for the internal flight to Napoli.
There is a shuttle bus service that comes around every 20 minutes, but it will take you right round the airport to get back to terinal A. Your best bet is to
come of of arrivals at Terminal C then turn left. It's only five minue walk to Terminal A. You can grab a luggage trolley for 1 Euro. When you're done with it,
just slot it into the back of another trolley and you'll get your Euro refunded.
I don,t have to get my luggage in Rome. In Milan we never had to leave security and we just went through passport and then walked to another terminal. Is this posible in Rome or do I have to leave the terminal if I am not getting luggage. It is checked through to Naples--I don,t like having to go through security again if I can walk to the terminal. Let me know if you know--Grazie-Gene
Sorry Gene, I misunderstood.
Yes, you can transfer 'air side' from Terminal C to Terminal A without clearing customs or going through security again.
Thank you Domenico--That is what I was hoping for so I can just show passport and go to next terminal to transfer..Grazie--Gene
The façade of Porta Pia's gate was Michelangelo's last architectural design. It was built between 1561 and 1564, requested by Pope Pius IV.
The Pope opened the road named Strada Pia which linked the Quirinal with this gate.
The outer part of Porta Pia was rebuilt under Pius IX in 1868.
The name of this church translates as 'Saint Mary in Prayer and Death.' It was built in 1576 and belonged to a confraternity who took it upon themselves to give a proper burial to the poor people of Rome whose bodies were often just left out in the open to rot. To finance these burials, the confraternity depended on offerings from the faithful. The photo here is of one of the two offering collections points built into the facade of the church. The Latin writing on the banner held up by the skeleton reminds people, 'Today it is me; tomorrow it will be you.' There are other morbid decorations found in the church; skulls are rather prominent on both the interior and exterior of the building. The church is generally open only on Sunday evenings when mass is held at 6pm; you can slip in a bit earlier to get a peek at the inside, which is very small.
On the corner of Via Giulia and Via dei Farnesi. Photo by liamr.
If you are planning to stay a week and commute while in Rome, probably the weekly ticket is the best option for you. It is good for all the subway, bus and tram lines. It cost 16 euros (March 2005), versus 1 euro for each single trip. I know it's a lot, but, on the other hand, just try to buy a weekly ticket in, say, Paris or London, for that kind of price!
Go to the Rome metro page and see where to buy such (and other) tickets!
This place is by far my number one recommendation for a traveler to Rome, because it is so unbelievable that I just want everyone to try it. Maybe I am not fully accustomed to the concept of aperitivo, or aperitif, but the execution of this dreamy practice at Fluid just blew my mind. First of all, the bar is almost overly-stimulating visually. The walls are loads of small river rocks, held up by a large metal grid. The floor is, well, fluid, to stay true to the name of the place, and the tiles seem to ooze as you step on them. You can sit on regular chairs, or head to the room where giant light-up blocks resembling ice cubes provide a more stylish option. The entire back wall is running and spouting with lit green liquids that dance enchantingly as you enjoy your fare. The crowd is young and the mood is quiet in the early dinner hours, though with a very heavy musical presence. Head in at 6:30 when it starts. You'll want to get the best of what they're offering, and the plates will not remain untouched for long. A drink (Get the strawberry daquiri for a really huge, indulgent treat) and unlimited access to the delicious food buffet on the bar will set you back 7 euros. Couscous, pasta, all kinds of finger foods, even individual strawberry tarts can all be scooped up by the plate full, as many times as you want. But don't fill up too fast! As plates are emptied and replaced on the bar, the selection will change, and time after time I found myslef disappointed to be filled with pesto pasta when a delicious looking alfredo had just appeared. Don't expect the food to be hot, it's all pretty much cold, but surprisingly this does not detract from the taste or experience. And even if you doubt that a bar of finger food can fill you up (which I promise, it can), you can always go somewhere else for your main course. Just think how much you would pay at a restaraunt for this many appetizers and a huge drink. It's well worth the extra trip. Everything!
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Spanish Steps - Scalinata di Spagna
We sat here and did some people watching ....
The piazza, church and famous Scalinata Spagna,
Spanish Steps have long provided a gathering place
for foreigners. Built with a legacy from the French in
1725, but named after the Spanish Embassy to the
Holy See, which is still located in the piazza, the
steps lead to the French church, Trinità dei Monti.
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In the 18th century the most beautiful women and men of Italy
gathered here, waiting to be chosen as an artist's model.
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