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Colosseum   Rome

Colosseum, Rome

 630 Reviews  When visiting Rome its a must to go to the Colosseum. I can recall many times seeing it on tv and always saying it would be so cool to go and actually be there and touch it. Im somewhat of a history... 

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Beach   Ostia

Beach, Ostia

 5 Reviews  This couple enjoyed the services of an outstanding masseuse right there on their lounge chair - sea breeze blowing - sun warm but not hot. Life is GOOD at the beach in Rome! 5 Euro for just your back... 

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Trevi Fountain   Rome

Trevi Fountain, Rome

 395 Reviews  According to legend a foreigner who tosses a coin into the Fontana Trevi ensures his return to Rome but I didn't do it, was it a mistake or I was just stingy? I will come back to Rome, that's for... 

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Piazza Umberto   Ostia

Piazza Umberto, Ostia

 2 Reviews  Here in the quiet Piazza Umberto you will find residences, the Church and frequent art festivals on the weekends. People visiting Ostia Antica ruins often miss this delightful area of Ostia - right... 

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Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps   Rome

Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps, Rome

 343 Reviews  The Spanish Steps are one of those iconic images of Rome which you have to go and see and get your own picture of. They are very pretty and when the weather is good it feels quite important to walk up... 

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Castello Giulio II   Ostia

Castello Giulio II, Ostia

 1 Review  Built between 1483 and 1487 during the pontificate of Sisto IV, Cardinal Giuliano of the Rovere (future Pope Giulio II) financed the construction of the Castle and entrusted the work to architect... 

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Pantheon   Rome

Pantheon, Rome

 322 Reviews  The Pantheon was erected in 27 BC by Agrippa, son is law of Emporer Augustus, but later on it was completely rebuilt in 123 AD by Emperor Hadrian, who maintained the old inscription celebrating... 

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Piazza Navona   Rome

Piazza Navona, Rome

 257 Reviews  We were delighted to find the Piazza Navona. It really is a charming and romantic square which felt much more relaxed than the frantic city does generally. The 3 fountains are all beautiful but the... 

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Castel Sant'Angelo   Rome

Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome

 171 Reviews  The magnificent bridge Ponte Sant'Angelo (once called Ponte Elio), across the River of Tevere, lead to the castle of the same name. The bridge was built by Hadrian, around 130 AD, together with... 

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Piazza Venezia - Vittoriano   Rome

Piazza Venezia - Vittoriano, Rome

 221 Reviews  This is a monument on a grand scale. It is a massive piece of white marble at the point where Piazza Venezia meets the Capitoline Hill and whilst its scale will impress it does look completely out of... 

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Roman Forum   Rome

Roman Forum, Rome

 363 Reviews  It seems to me that it is vain trying to describe here a place like the Forum when a well-known guide such as the “Michelin Rome” devotes ten tight pages to it! Best thing to do is to walk around,... 

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Campo dei Fiori   Rome

Campo dei Fiori, Rome

 67 Reviews  Campo de' Fiori is a large local feeling square in the heart of Rome. It is ringed by cafes and bars and is home to a fabulous flower and vegie market in the mornings, and is a happening place for... 

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Villa Borghese   Rome

Villa Borghese, Rome

 95 Reviews  Designed in the 17th century for Cardinal Borghese, the gardens of Villa Borghese became a public park around 1900. The park is planted with the typically Roman umbrella pines and makes a beautiful... 

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Trastevere   Rome

Trastevere, Rome

 67 Reviews  I recommend taking an afternoon and evening to cross the Tiber and wander the Tastavere. It is a wonderful area of Rome. ( some do not consider it to be part of Rome) There are romantic streets and... 

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Campidoglio - Capitoline Hill   Rome

Campidoglio - Capitoline Hill, Rome

 133 Reviews  The Capitoline Museums are in two buildings arranged around the Piazza del Campidoglio which was designed by no less than Michelangelo himself. At the centre of this square stands a (replica) statue... 

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Basilica di San Pietro - Saint Peter Basilica   Rome

Basilica di San Pietro - Saint Peter Basilica, Rome

 154 Reviews  Do not leave Rome without visiting San Pietro! We were overwhelmed by its beauty and its greatness. As we have read later on, this beautiful cathedral have replaced the old San Pietro Church (built... 

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Piazza del Popolo   Rome

Piazza del Popolo, Rome

 99 Reviews  I walked down to the Piazza del Popolo after spending much of the day up the hill at the Borghese Gardens. It is true to say that the scale of the piazza is grand by anyones standard. There are some... 

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Catacombs   Rome

Catacombs, Rome

 37 Reviews  Not recommended if you are sever claustrophobia. All passageways are easy walk about. Moist down there. They have air pumped in. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see a lot of early Christian... 

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Vatican Museums - Sistine Chapel   Rome

Vatican Museums - Sistine Chapel, Rome

 164 Reviews  The exhibits within the Vatican Museums are simply amazing and so because of these it would be impossible for me to rate the place as any less than very good. It is a "must visit" place at least once.... 

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Palatine Hill   Rome

Palatine Hill, Rome

 79 Reviews  The Palatine Hill is included in teh same ticket as the Colosseum and the Roam Forum and there is a direct entrance onto the Palatine Hill from the Forum near the Arch of Titus. I visited on a hot... 

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Santa Maria Maggiore   Rome

Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

 80 Reviews  Surprising with this "basilica maggiore" (papal basilica) is its peculiar layout on the Esquiline hill. If, as most visitors, one arrives by the via Cavour, the back of the church, the apse is first... 

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Trajan & Imperial Forums   Rome

Trajan & Imperial Forums, Rome

 95 Reviews  The first period of the Republic dates from 510 to 87 B.C., from expulsion of Tarquinius to the Dictatorship of Sulla, while the second is 87 to 30 B.C., from Sulla to Augustus. The important years... 

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Tevere - Tiber River & Bridges   Rome

Tevere - Tiber River & Bridges, Rome

 52 Reviews  The Tiber (Tevere) is very different from the Thames in London, the Seine in Paris or the Danube in Vienna and Budapest. It seems to have a life of its own, separate from the rhythm of life of the... 

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St John Lateran   Rome

St John Lateran, Rome

 64 Reviews  The High Altar with its baldachin is very special among the altars of the catholic churches. It is not erected over the tomb of a saint as in almost all other great churches of Rome. The High Altar... 

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Bocca della Verita   Rome

Bocca della Verita, Rome

 46 Reviews  Do you want to know if your girlfriend is truthful? Take her to the Bocca della Verità ("Mouth of Truth"), Rome's ancient lie detector. According to popular tradition, when you insert your hand into... 

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Nemi

by sikorka

Nemi is a charming town which makes part of Castelli Romani. Located about 500 meters above sea level, it has an amazing panoramic view of Lago di Nemi (Nemi Lake).Even though it's the smallest from all the towns which make part of Castalli Romani, it's very beautiful and worth seeing. There are four trails, so you will be able to walk down the hill to the lake (4km) or just to the view point to have a great view of the lake. The map of the trails is located right after the main square.If you are lucky to be in Rome the first Sunday of June, don't forget to go to Nemi to see the Festival of Strawberries. Strawberries are one of the Nemi's attractions, all year round there are stands selling these fruits.

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Castelli Romani

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The area of Castelli Romani is very popular among Romans, especially on warm evenings during weekends. This region is located about 35km from Rome and includs several small, picturesque towns; Albano Laziale, Ariccia, Castel Gandolfo, Nemi, Frascati, Genzano di Roma and more.It's worth to spend one day in Castelli Romani while visiting Rome, the area is very easily reached by car. Remember to try panino con porchetta (sandwich with pork), it's a typical dish of this region, you will see lots of food stands along the streets.

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Don't fish in Tiberius' cave, Sperlonga

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I don't think that I have ever seen so many fish in the one place that weren't at the market and ready to be eaten. Visiting Tiberius' cave, Sperlonga was quite an experience for me. The cave is situated on the main road just a couple of kms from Sperlonga township, but shorter if you walk via the beach.

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Tripping around the Museums of Rome

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The National Museum of Rome would be a hard place to miss given that is centrally situated just across from the train terminal in Rome. The garden entry is an interesting place with an unusual fountain (shaped like a giant chalice) in the centre, which is surrounded by a host of sculptures, pots and burial containers.

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Tivoli

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When in Rome, you may want to discover some of areas surrounding it. Take a well worthwhile trip to Tivoli, an ancient summer resort since the days of the Republic. Among the sites to be seen there, is Villa d'Este, a 16th century estate developed by Cardinal Ippoliti d'Este (son of Lucrezia Borgia). Although the villa itself if of average interest, the terraced gardens with their numerous fountains and grottos make this a very special place to visit.

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Lago di Bolsena

by sim1

Lago di Bolsena is a wonderful little getaway, about 120 kilometres north of Rome. I good friend of mine told me about this little place and how she loved it. As she is a traveller like me and mostly likes the same tipes of places, I believed her on her word, and I went here the following year.And she was so right! I love this place! Not that it is super spectacular, but it is so nice and relaxing here. The village is historic, there are some really nice restaurants, and it is not 'yet' overrun with tourists. Most people travel to Tuscany and this is just a bit too far south for them.Lago di Bolsena is located on a huge lake with the same name. Around the lake you can find some little beaches. The water is cold, cold, cold though, hahaha, so maybe not so good for the swim fanatics. But it is nice and clear and just looks beautiful. Why I love Lago di Bolsena so much? It is so relaxing...

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Hadrain's Villa near Tivoli

by sim1

From the Etruscan we go to the Romans.... it is time to visit Tivoli! This is a photo at the Canopus at Hadrian's Villa. If you love to visit Roman ruins, this might be the place for you! It really is amazing and huge! And it is a perfect daytrip when you visiting Rome!Hadrian’s Villa (or Villa Adriana) is located near Tivoli and was built by Emperor Hadrian. The construction of this imperial palace outside of Rome started in 117 A.D. Hadrian's Villa is the most extensive ancient roman villa remaining and it covers no less than an area of 80 hectares (about the size of Pompeii).Villa Adriana at Tivoli is a Unesco World Heritage Site.If you are interested in learning more about the Villa Adriana, I can recommend this website for you:http://www.villa-adriana.net/

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Civita de Bagnoregio

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I walked through the old town and when getting to the other side of it, I saw an old lady sitting on a bench. She invited me in and told about the history of this house.She could only speak Italian, hahaha, and my Italian isn't sooo good. But somehow with hands and feet and her talking slowly I understood her and listen to the story. She was so very nice. The house I was in was very old. The cave here dates back to the Etruscan and inside the house I could see an old olive-press.The ancient olive-press dated back to 1500 and it was used till the 50s.They used to use donkeys to turn the press round and round. Listening to her stories made me feel how old this place was. I was just fascinated by it. After quite some time I left the house thanking the old lady. She made my visit to Civita de Bagnoregio this little bit more special.

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The village of Civita de Bagnoregio

by sim1

When you've crossed the long bridge over the valley, you get to Civita de Bagnoregio. After entering the village through the town gate you will be surprised by the quietness of the village. When I was there, there were hardly any tourists around, and the same goes for the inhabitants. It was just quiet, quiet, quiet. The historic little village, the small, winding streets, it looked picturesque, like being back in time many centuries.The history of Civita de Bagnoregio goes back a long time. The town was founded by the Etruscans about 2.500 years. In those days it was an important city, for its position along some trade routes. Nowadays it is nothing more than a dot on the map, that many people have never heard of. For me it is a little gem and I certainly will try to visit again some day when I am in the region of Lazio.

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Civita de Bagnoregio: "The dying town"

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Civita de Bagnoregio, or sometimes also called "the dying town". This is an amazing place, but unfortunately disappearing while we look at it. The town is literally eroding away. The houses and town walls built upon the tufa rock have disappeared due to erosion, earthquakes and landslides. The people that once lived here have mostly gone as well, only a handful of permanent residents still live here.The only way to get to the village is over a long bridge high above the valley. When you get to the parkingspot at the bridge you will be amazed by the view. The tufa rock seems to come out of nowhere, sticking up in the surrounding landscape. The village is built on top and almost seems to fall off on all edges. How did people ever decide to go live here. But wow, am I glad that they did. This is such an unusual place. But so wonderful!

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