WhereWith the tube in a few minutes you will
be able to reach “Circo Massimo” where you can challenge yourself or a friend by
putting your hand in “Bocca della Verita'” (Mouth of Truth) if you dare! From
there in 2 minutes you will be at the Coliseum where you can explore the old
gladiator's arena and wander around the “Fori Imperiali” looking at the roman's
ruins. Following your sightseeing trail you come
up to “Piazza Venezia” (Venice Square) where it is possible to admire the vast
Victorian Complex with the “Milite Ignoto” (Typewriter building) built by
Mussolini. From there going to “Via del Corso” and “Via Condotti” where you can
spoil yourself by shopping in the designers shops, you will arrive to “Trinita'
dei Monti” (Spanish Steps) to climb the famous steps. One minute around the
corner why don't you throw a coin in the “Fontana di Trevi” (Trevi's Fountain)
wishing your return to Rome, see the grave of the Kings of Italy at the
“Pantheon” and admire the “Fontane di Piazza Navona” (Fountains of Navona's
Square). Walking along the “Tevere” (Tiber river), passing through “Trastevere”
area you will find yourself in “Porta Portese” where one of the most colourful
and interesting open market in Rome which takes place every week-end. Continuing
to the “Gianicolo” the outstanding view of Rome will open in front of your eyes…
it's time to stop dreaming now, but you don't need to wake up… this is all
true!
Pass the “Gianicolo” you will arrive in
“Testaccio”, one of the oldest areas in Rome, go along the “Aventino”, one of
the seven hills of Rome, till the “Piramide Cestia” (Cestia's Pyramid) and here
you are again where you started from at the S. Paolo Cathedral.
These are just a few of the amazing
sights in Rome, there is plenty more to see and do… We are looking forward to seeing you in
our B&B… come and visit us!
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