If by Rome you pass, it is dedicated to the hobbyists of travel, and to encourage them to put Rome in their next destination. And if we think about the fact that was already a lady of the greatest empire in the world, to which one day we also belong, many will be even their descendants and we get their inheritance (remember the romanization?) Coming to Rome is like visiting our forefathers ' home. Not surprised if anything is written in Italian, (and if you want to get used to the pronunciation, nothing better than a little of the good Italian music, starting evident by Lucio Battisti and Fabrizio De Andrè), is part of the program, the journey has already begun. If you come by plane, Fiumicino and Ciampino have bus connections to the city, Stazione Termini, (via Marsala 29F or via Giovanni Giolitti) and to sleep, if it is useful see this: monastero San Gregorio al Celio, a due passi dal Colosseo. 35€ a notte, camere spartane ma pulite e con bagno, rientro serale obbligatorio 23,30 tel: 067000987 email forgreg@tiscali.itsignora Lorella.  

                     To start in great, visit the Colosseo, symbol of the city: in Rome it is said: Il Colosseo resisterà and anche Roma. When cadrà il Colosseo cadrà anche Rome. When cadrà Rome, cadrà anche il Mondo... Come in without fear. All around is a museum in the open sky, and deserves a long visit. Go to Campidoglio, the plaza de Miguel Angelo on one of the seven hills of Rome. Visit the Trevi Fountain,-ah! La Dolce Vita de Fellini, and on your back throw a coin to the water, because by now you realize that Rome will return. Reach piazza di Spagna, sit on the staircase, gaining strength and your eyes rest in the beautiful Barcaccia, a baroque capolavoro of Bernini, il padre; Babuino and Marguta must be seen; In via Condotti take your cafe at the Greco, and enjoy all the high fashion there concentrated, and if the mall is part of your projects, and do not resist, go from Armani, in Italia king Giorgio, and if you are donna, let yourself be tempted by your beautiful handbags... but in Via del Corso, Cola di Rienzo, area of Campo di Fiori, the prices are more of this world; There are also two scenery outlets nearby to Rome, with transport from Termini Station: Valmontone and Castel Romani, in the first among the Feyem with their scenery giubbotti, and the second, in the Pollini, and and their feet will thank him; If you're fearless, go from Loriblu, and if you're a man Piquadro wait with your bags of great quality and design, which also women love, all this strictly Made in Italy.

                     Go to Pantheon, where Rafaello is the maestro and next to Piazza dellaMinerva with his little elephant, do not be fooled by the wieu and enter the Basilica, the great Michelangelo deserves it well and where the Blessed Angelic after his great work rests;  gain new energy with the best coffee in the world, right next door. At this point I believe that your trip to Rome is already more than justified, everything that comes from now on should be counted as a positive balance and has not really started yet. Head for Piazza Navona and along the way between the Church of the French and discover for yourself something fabulous, an authentic treasure worthy of the Thousand and One Nights. Once in Piazza Navona do not be fooled by any attractive photocopy with airs of watercolor and make your portrait before; enjoy the Fontana of Bernini's Quattro Fiumi, where the characters protect themselves from the impending fall of Borromini's beautiful chiesa di Sant 'Agnese in Agone, which has not yet happened: rivalries of illustrious masters. In via dei Portoghesi enter the Church of Santo Antonio (the History of the Portuguese in Rome passes by) and refresh yourself with a delicious ice cream in the Giolitti, and a break in the Rustico Antico Café, Cavour bridge and Ferrari, excellent location, low prices, very friendly, the best of Rome ... Visit S. Pietro and Musei Vaticani.And if the Colosseum is the symbol of the city, the saying goes that whoever goes to Rome sees the Pope, so if it is Sunday go to piazza S. Pietro, and see for yourself that Rome's best Bishop could not arrange and feel very fortunate and privileged to live this great historical moment, and to be on his side; it is time to perpetuate your beautiful journey, and to my warning the best souvenir you can take from the city, will be from here: in the Vatican, or in the Largo del Colonnato, 5, choose a beautiful certificate that will be personalized with your full name or a friend, will take the photograph of Pope Francesco with his personal blessing, will be authenticated by the Vatican, and for an extra payment to send, within three weeks, will arrive at his house; then you will find a beautiful frame and your visit to Rome will be forever remembered, and certainly your friends will appreciate it, there is no better. Go to piazza dell Popolo, go up to Pincio; visit Santa Maria del Popolo with Caravaggio (two capolavori) Pinturicchio and the Chigi chapel, project of Raffaello; still Bernini, Bramante and Carracci, a true museum; if you are a Dan Brown fan, visit it twice.

                     In Rome everything is history, but everything is also legend ... Go to Bocca della Verità. On this legend says that a time lived in the city a young, beautiful and intelligent, married to a rich merchant rather older. From this, an alleged infedelity of the young woman was a step, and the offending husband, without evidence, decided to take her to Bocca della Verità.
      The beautiful Roman was not disconcerted, and on the appointed day, out of the crowd coming to watch, a beautiful giovanotto ran to the young woman, embracing her. In the face of so many protests from the crowd, he justified himself, saying that he had a great pity for ragazza, so beautiful, and intended to give him courage. The young woman could then declare that except for this young man who had embraced her, no other man outside her marriage had touched her. Resolute and confident, she reached into Bocca, and withdrew it intact. It was declared innocent! In Rome it is Roman, it is said. Put your hand on Bocca

della Verità, but be careful with the words spoken, no more is known ...

                   One night go to Campo das Flores, a square of rare beauty and an excellent place to dine, with a very romantic and suggestive name, but which contains in its history something very dramatic and dark, from the times of the Middle Ages when the bonfires that were not exactly to warm the most disadvantaged of the city and for a few moments ardently desire that equal times do not repeat. Another night go eat a pizza at Trastavere, the most Roman quartiere in all Rome, it's even obligatory. Here you can visit the Chiesa di Santa Maria, with St. Anthony at the entrance. The devotion to our Saint and to them is so great that the Italians, in a last tribute to him, and not knowing what else to do, they simply call him The Saint, without a name, does not need it, everyone knows who he is, greater honor can not be given. Confirm by the thousands of requests or thanks, placed at your feet.

                  And his first contact with the city has come to an end. If at first I could not say where it would end, now I have no doubt, the goal is here, two steps. Is this also a form of homage to the Great Saint?  Puo darsi!!! Come in and be Roman; then quietly depart for the discovery of the city, your journey began.

                ... and if ... when your trip inexorably reaches the end, feel that the city has conquered you, as it once did with its legions and its ways, conquered the world, it is time to return to the Trevi Fountain , but do not let yourself be enthused, do not throw a whole hand full of coins to the beautiful fountain, it is not enough, just a little bit, tradition is fulfilled, the agreement with the city is sealed, ... and agreements are to be fulfilled ... and one day will return !!!

   

        Good stay, and good return.

                                                                                                         Saluti, dos santos

(Visit also Weekend to Porto)

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