Castel S. Angelo
by karenincalifornia
The Castel S. Angelo was just about 5 blocks from our hotel. This is one of the older structures in Rome and used to be the home of a pope or two. A visit to the Castel is worth the price of admission. The exhibits are interesting, and the views of Rome are lovely. They even had a small instrumental ensemble performing on the terrace.
This was the only place we went to where they had one price for tourists, and a lower price for Romans. We failed miserably at our imitation of Roman locals, so we paid the higher price. It was still worth it.
Bocca Della Verita (the Mouth of Truth)
by christineintheworld
Legend says that the Bocca della Verita (Mouth of Truth) will cut off the hand of any liar who dares to place it in its mouth.
I let my imagination carry me away and went out in search of the Bocca. For some reason, we wandered around and around and around it before giving up, then actually noticing it was there.
If you are out, wandering through the streets, just drinking in Italy... maybe take a wander to the Bocca and test it out.
The Bocca can be found in the portico of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church in Rome. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_in_Cosmedin).
Piazza Bocca Della Verita, 18
Rome
"Skip the Trevi - Have a Bevvy"
by Paisleypaul about The Albert
Not really nightlife and doesn't serve food it really is just a Scots run pub down Via in Arcione from the Trevi fountain. A pint (500ml) lager or beer about Eu5.00 with a 2 hour 2-for-1 happy hour early evening during the week. Eu2.90 for a small glass of wine. A wicked strength Tennents' Export is available on draught, it is not 70/- or 80/- and is not available in Scotland, seems to be export only.
PS Take advise about skipping Trevi with a pinch of saltimbocca........ Cover your modesty howsoever ! Perhaps in a T-shirt bearing the slogan/motto above (free with a big enough drinks order).
A must do restaurant
by Auntyraz about L'Orso 80
Although this is termed a Seafood restaurant it has an extensive menu and none of the party I was with chose a seafood option the antipasti were enough to make us full but it just kept coming the food is sooo good that you find yourself having to eat it, you will definitely want to go back, and I will definitely revisit. Closed on a Monday. I couldn't pick it is all fantastic
Pasta and pizza chain Rome and beyond
by Paisleypaul about Pastarit0
An inexpensive place to eat, although this is achain there is full table service so don't think fast food. Several locations throughout Rome and farther afield, they are convenient to many of the attractions like on Via IV Novembre near the National Monument and the one I have based the tip on is opposite the Pope's Bishopric seat at San Giovanii in Laterano.
Mainly Pasta (about 20 shapes and at least twice as many sauces) and pizza but salads sweets and other items including childrens menu.
Great spot for lunch - we like our dinners to be longer affairs - and this chain is as authentic a part of Roman life in the 21st century for the busier, often younger set as are the tradional trattorie. Vongole veraci al prezzemolo e peperoncino - spiral pasta in parsley & chilli clam sauce
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The Castel Sant'Angelo
floor mosaic in Vatican Museum
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Palazzo Altemps - Courtyard.
