the Appian way
by miromi
I have very beautiful memories of walking on the Appian way. All the history and beautiful countryside and the guy who flashed me and the prostitutes in miniskirts at the one end... oh wait, that's not so beautiful. Or just standing next to THE colosseum and feeling the beauty of the city soak in... ah!
FESTIVALS IN ROME
by icunme
If we are not in the midst of a festival, there is one on the way. Check the Rome meetings/events often as I do try to list them as they are approaching. You are welcome to e-mail me at any time if you are here, in transit, or planning your trip. I'll do my best to find out what is happening or direct you to where you can find the information you would like.
The Festival of San Lorenzo was celebrated in various locations throughout Rome on August 10. This legend urges you to pick a star in the sky and make your wish and prayer to Saint Lorenzo - he's very generous on this day especially. As my nephew is yet another Lorenzo (although no saint, to be sure!) we did celebrate. I attended this concert and then joined Lorenzo the unholy and the multitude at a rousing wine tasting celebration on the grounds of Casa Cine in Villa Borghese produced by the vintners of Lazio.
This concert took place in the courtyard of the Church of St Ivers on Via Risorgimento and the photo of this facility speaks for itself. I met and sat with two lovely ladies - one I have been able to keep in touch with from Florence.
Coín
by lina112 about Women's Clothing
Very nice department store where you can find clothe, shoes, bags, everything for women, men, children, etc. The name of this department store is the same that a village close to Alharuin.
Son unos buenos grandes almacenes, son muy parecidos a el corte ingles en distribución. Hay departamento de mujeres, hombres, complementos, etc.
getting around the Eternel City by train.
by rachel_sun
Stazione Termini is Romes main train station and the hub of the main transport system.But be warned,,do not linger and if u arrive late,,do not wait around long.There are usually taxis around,so catch one swifty.There are also buses here at most times that you can catch.
In summer months,expect the station to become very busy and long ques.
There are police here if u need to report anything and a lost luggage office too.
There is also a ticket office and a small money exchange booth.The foyer has a bookshop,telephones,post office,burger bar,cafe,ticket office etc.
Ambasciata D'Abruzo
by TRimer about Ambasciata d'Abruzzo
No real menu. You will sit down and they will start bringing you platters of food. The food is excellent, especially the appetizers. Keep in mind that you get more food than you can eat when you order here, so don't order too much. Dessert, wine and liquors are included in the price for the meal.