go to S. Pietro in...
by zys1
go to S. Pietro in Vaticano.
S. Pietro in Vaticano is the most imposing basilica of all Christianity, and it is the heart of the Catholic world. One certainly does not have to be Catholic to enjoy this breathtaking basilica. St. Peter's is built over the tomb of St. Peter, and was erected by Constantine shortly after 320 A.D. Fearing it would collapse, Nicholas V commissioned B. Rossellino to rebuild it in 1452. But, the construction was not begun until 1506 under Julius II to a Bramante design, who intended to 'raise the Pantheon above the Basilica of Maxentius'. After him, the works were directed alternately by Giuliano da Sangallo, Raphael, B. Peruzzi and A. da Sangallo the Younger, until Michelangelo took over in 1546 and gave the unmistakable imprint of his genius to this awesome building. He built the building in the form of a Greek cross surmounted by the majestic famed cupola. On his death in 1564, the work, already well advanced, was continued by Pierro Ligorio, Vignola, Giacomo della Porta, and D. Fontana. At the wish of Paul V, C. Maderno later transformed the shape from that of a Greek cross to that of a Latin cross, which lengthened the front wing and added the facade. On November 18, 1626, Urban VIII consecrated the new basilica.
The face, preceded by a wide flight of steps in three tiers, with the huge statues of St. Peter and St. Paul at the sides, is gigantic (125 yards long by 50 yards high) with eight colossal columns and four pilasters supporting the trabeation crowned by a balustraded attic, above which the statues of Christ, the Baptist, and the Apostles (except St. Peter) of the Bernini school, and two clocks, stand out.
A.S. Roma
by OttoMarzo
A.S. Roma is the most important soccer team of Rome. It has more than 2 millions supporters in Italy and its most representative player is Francesco Totti. They play every other week-end (Italian Serie A matches) at the Olympic Stadium of Rome and during the week (European Cups matches) from late August to late May.
To go and watch these matches its an incredible event, wether you are an A.S. Roma supporter or not. Its supporters are super hot and funny. To go watch games you have to go to the Olympic Stadium and you should buy tickets (online also) with a good advance. Costs between 10 and 200 Euros. You can buy scarfs or t-shirts or flags everywhere. It's a safe place, but 80.000+ people go to matches everytime, so, just don't bring a fortune with you!
Dancing in Style
by rfilios about Art Cafe
Very chic, very stylish - get on the list if you can cause this is one hard club to get into, even if you are on the list! If you are an exceptionally good looking female and get the right person's attention, you may be given a lifetime VIP card that gets you right in all the time with no waiting and free drinks - good luck though, i have only see one girl do it!
The best way is to book a table - its more enjoyable anyway and worth the extra cash as you get bottle service and a fruit plate. Save your appetite though - around 3 am they serve pasta at the bar! Dress very chic Italian - don't look like a tourist - they are super snobby about that.
Best food in Rome! Santo Padre
by jenn5179 about Santo Padre
Family owned and operated - grandpa cooks, grandma does dishes (you will walk right by her at the sink if you use the restroom!), daughters and grandaughters handle the tables
Only a couple speak any english, but that was not a problem....
We were sent there by a recommendation of a friend, and we have continued to recommend it to others since then. Everything we ate was incredible, I had a pasta dish, my husband had meat (ossobucco, I believe). It was over a year ago, so I apologize for being vague, but really, its wonderful
O.k.food,slow service
by Turska about La Scuderia
Restaurant had litlle slow service,but when we finally got our order it was o.k.Nothing specail to dream about back home,but good enough.They had pizzas at other tables,and they looked good maybe better than our food. We had chicken in orange-sauce.Wine was good again.
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Front Facade, detail
Facade of the Pantheon
Forum from Palatine Hill
pasta putanesca
