Where's the Bathroom?
by goodfish
(Lifted from my Italy tips)
If you're a first-timer to The Boot, public washroom facilities will be an adventure. I'd read beforehand that a good rule of thumb is to always "go" just before you leave your hotel to avoid having to find or use a public potty as long as possible. They really aren't all that bad, once you get used to them, although there were a couple that got the better of me. Don't expect the luxury of toilet seats, TP or soap, and pack along wet wipes, tissue and hand sanitizer. Some have attendants who require throwing some change (usually around .50 euro) in their basket to gain entry so always have a few small coins in your pocket. Flushing is usually accomplished by pressing a panel on the wall above the commode.
The photo above was taken at the Vatican and was (thankfully) the only one of this type that I encountered. Having spent enough time in the woods to know what was expected, it was still a relief to see other, more conventional options available. Whew. Pretty much all of the museums and major sights have facilities, as do restaurants, cafes and bars, and the majority will be just fine. If you're really squeamish, keep an eye out for big 4 or 5-star hotels and look for washrooms off of the lobbies.
Statues in Rome
by Sarita76
I love looking at statues "stuck" in the blue sky and can't resist to take pictures of them... This is a statue placed in the area of the Altare della Patria and I thought it was worth a click! :)))
FROM/TO THE AIRPORT - (Fiumicino)
by DAO
Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino) is the main Roman airport and is about 29 kilometers (18 miles) by road from Rome. Taxis are expensive and the bus takes forever. There is a better way. The direct train! It is called the LEONARDO EXPRESS and it leaves every 30 minutes from the Airport. Non-stop and a gentle 35 minute ride straight to Termini Train Station. Termini is the central train AND metro station. It just could not be easier! It leaves and arrives at gates 28/29 (pictured) in Termini.
There is no need to pre-book the journey from the airport! Just claim your bags at your terminal and follow the signs for the train. Tickets are on sale before you board. Easy.
At Termini: Allow a good 10 minutes to walk to gate 28/29. It is on the far right hand side and a very long walk to get there.
Enjoy Rome!
Also, you can look at Trenitalia’s website for connecting trains to other great Itaian cities:
ITALIAN TRAINS
only for lunch
by abarbieri about Enoteca Corsi
This is a very old and well known simple place, open only for lunch, located not far the Pantheon.
The menu is always the same, but here you can really enjoy local recepies.
This is the italian version of a fast food and the service can be occasionally rude if they need your table for someone waiting in line.
Very simple decor, no wine list and no table cloth.
Closed for dinner and on sunday This might be a full roman menu:
Puntarelle olio, sale, pepe ed acciughe
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Tarallucci al vino
Caffe espresso
Make some practice with your dictionary book to translate it and let me know!!
Catacombs of Rome
by e_boc
Good web site to check out:
Catacombs of Rome
Of Rome's more than 60 early Christian catacombs, only five are open to visitors and pilgrims. The best-known and most-often visited are The Catacombs of St. Callixtus (via Appia Antica, 126; Tel: 39-06-513-0151). In all, the Roman catacombs encompass hundreds of miles of passageways and tens of thousands of tombs with paintings inscriptions and sculptures that document the rites and customs of the Church's first centuries. The four less familiar catacombs that are open to the public are: The Catacombs of St. Agnes (via Nomentana, 349; Tel: 39-06-861-0840). The Catacombs of Priscilla (via Salaria, 430; Tel: 39-06-8620-6272). The Catacombs of Domitilla (via delle Sette Chiese, 282/0; Tel: 39-06-511-0342). The Catacombs of St. Sebastian (via Appia Antica, 136; Tel: 39-06-788-7035).
All are open year round, except for major Church holidays; hours vary, so call before you go. Admission is about $5 and includes a 30-minute guided tour, available in several languages throughout the day.
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The Crypt of the Popes
Me at the end of the Audience
Santa Maria Maggiore - Relic of "Holy Crib".
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