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Monte Viminale

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    • Day 14

      Fontana di Trevi

      September 30, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      What can I say... just astounding. Truly spectacular. The fountain really feels like it grew here, right out of the building. Built in 1732.
      They say that if you throw a coin in, it will bring luck, but our hotel owner says that every night they take upto €4000 out and it all goes towards helping keep Rome clean.
      Very impressed by this and well worth a visit... watch your personal stuff though as pick pockets are plenty on the crowd.
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    • Day 44

      More of Rome

      September 17, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Okay here's some more pics of Rome. I'm going to be honest because it needs to be in the journal and I might be hurting some feelings, but I found Rome to be overrated. It was just not the city for me. Rome is a HUGE city and has so much history and I was not in the mindset for that during this part of my trip so...oops. Lesson learned. I still met some awesome people and made the best of it!!!

      Next!
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    • Day 2

      Durch die Gassen - Architektur genießen

      November 10, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Von den zwei Sehenswürdigkeiten auf dem Kapitol Hügel ging’s durch die Gassen der Stadt zum nächsten großen Ziel, dem weltberühmten Trevi Brunnen. Auf dem
      Weg hin sind wir an unglaublich vielen schönen Gebäuden vorbei. Vor allem Kirchen findet man in Rom natürlich an jeder Ecke, eine schöne als die andere. Während Außen viele recht ähnlich sind, mit einem großen Portal und ohne Turm, sind die Kirchen im Inneren durchaus sehr unterschiedlich. Hat uns super gefallen, in die ganzen Kirchen zu gehen und auch sonst einige tolle Architekturen zu besichtigen.Read more

    • Day 45

      Rome

      May 22, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Day one of four here in Rome. Got through quite a few of the big 'sights' so will try to document Rome in a few days of blog. Colloseum was the first stop, which I had never been inside before and really is quite an epic reminder of how cruel humans are! Next we wandered around the Roman Forum (thanks for the suggestion Nia!) so much to see there but would get a tour guide if I went again.

      After lunching about 4pm we headed to the tourist filled Fontana di Trevi which was beautiful as ever but you cannot move for us holiday makers there.. and the bustle can detract from the real beauty of the fountain itself. We then walked to the Pantheon in search of a Gelateria that I visited nearby on previous visits. Evidently whilst my memory is pretty awful at the best of times, it obviously doesn't forget a sweet treat as I found it - Della Palma - and it has 150 flavours to try! Perfect temporary remedy to the heat!

      Hot hot hot for little old me here and I am not coping too well with the heat vs clothing situation. I could quite possibly be the worst dressed person in Italy at the moment :) Definitely not made for this climate so don't worry Mum I won't be moving to Italy!

      Campsite is a bit of a let down after the last one as we didn't realise before we came that it is 18 - 30 on a budget vs a Saga holiday. Lots of noise from the bar which is open til 2am and definitely not made for tents - after hours of hammering and a few bent pegs - hence why the majority of other (older) campers are in caravans and mobile homes! But it did teach me to read trip advisor in more detail before choosing the next one!

      Plenty more to see tomorrow so will keep you posted
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    • Day 18

      I ate me weight in buffalo mozzarella !

      October 3, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      First full day in Rome and after breakfast at our hotel we hit the streets full speed. We walked to the Coliseum. It was like walking in a regular neighbourhood then you turn the corner and there it is ! The Coliseum, no big deal 😂! We walked the 2 levels and looked at the exhibit on display. Such incredible history. So hard to believe what went on in there with the gladiator battles and the people being thrown to the beasts just for pure entertainment 😳. We saw where the lions and other animals and where the slaves and gladiators would have been held until it was their turn to be brought up by "elevators" to the main arena. From the Coliseum we visited the Forum and Palantine , more Roman history and ruins. Those grounds are so expansive it took us a few hours to see it all . From there we took a pit stop for lunch and then headed to the Trevi fountain. It's just like you see in the movies! We threw a coin over our left shoulders to hope for a return trip back some day. So many people and it really was one of those moments that you think "Wow . I am really and truly in Rome ! 💕". We then walked further to the Spanish steps and walk up to the Trinity del Monti church at the top. We visited the church , knelt and said a few prayers and went back out and sat onthe steps with the hundreds of others and people watched for awhile. We left to get back to our place and get ready for dinner. I had found a great place to go eat pizza (again !). Resto Al Grottino was about 15 minutes walk from our hotel. We got an outside table , met the owner and ordered. We had supli as a starter , it is like a deep fried rice croquette , stuffed with mozzarella and tomato sauce , omg!!! Then we ordered our pizzas. Barry tried one they are known for... bacon and thinly sliced oranges. Yes... oranges. Kind of sweet with salty mix. He love it , so different. Of course we ordered wine which by the way is almost cheaper than a bottle of water ! 😊🍷. We walked back to our place , stuffed and exhausted. So much walking today its incredible. And between the Caprese salad I had for lunch and my pizza , I think I have eaten my weight in buffalo mozzarella 😂😂. Good night ! 😘Read more

    • Day 19

      Rome , the Eternal City ....

      October 4, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

      Let me start off by saying that after today our feet are aching! We haven't used the bus or tram once while here , just walking and discovering Rome's streets. We waked about 75 minutes this morning to the Vatican City. Hard to believe it is it's own country , the smallest in the world , entirely within the city of Rome. We started our tour in the Vatican museum which is incredible. It took us about 2 hours and we didn't even stop and look at probably half of the exhibits. There is just so many collections. Once you have toured there you enter the Sistine Chapel. It is a place of silence. They ask you to stand in the middle of the room to get the best view of the masterpieces that cover the ceilings and walls . Photos are not allowed. Words cannot describe what we saw and it is a memory I will never forget. From there we lined up to go into St Peter's Basilica. Our timing was perfect. We waited about 20 min and when we looked back before we passed through the metal detectors the line was snaked around the grounds of the square. Easily a 90min to 2 hour wait in the hot sun. Inside the Basilica it will take your breath away. It is beyond words. The detail , the sculptures, the ceilings.. honestly you must see it in your lifetime. It's beyond anything I can explain or describe. Your eyes don't know where to look and there are so many alcoves and separate chapels. We lined up to pass by the bronze statue of St Peter . The right foot has been worn down by centuries of people who traditionally touch the feet of the statue. Being inside the Basilica, I have changed my mind and can say I have never been in a more beautiful place! From the Vatican we headed back to cover a few sights we hadn't seen. We went to Castel Sant Angelo , crossed the bridge and went to Piazza Navona. From there we went to see the Pantheon. It was well passed lunch time so we decided hmmm we are in Rome let's just get some gelato 🍧!😊. We stopped to briefly rest our tired feet then made our way back to our place. We took our bottle of wine from our host and headed up the spiral staircase to the rooftop patio and enjoyed the gorgeous sunset view💕. Exhausted is an understatement today. Early-ish to bed. Our last full day in Rome will be spent walking(!) areas we haven't seen yet and our plan is to end the day back at the Trevi fountain so we can experience it at night.Read more

    • Day 24

      Gelato

      July 10, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C

      以前沒聽說義大利有名的是冰淇淋,本來沒有特別愛吃冰淇淋的我不覺得它特別,直到我吃過,到現在還會想念義大利的冰淇淋。他實在是太純了!即使我點的是草莓和檸檬口味,這種感覺就化學成分很高的冰,但吃過後,不誇張真的沒有化學草莓的味道,真的是那種酸酸帶點甜的草莓,檸檬也夠酸但不至於酸到吃不了,就是很止渴的那種酸。這樣三歐元,小小滿足。

    • Day 6

      Rome plat gewandeld

      November 11, 2021 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      32000 stappen was mijn totaal voor vandaag, de laatste meter naar mijn hotel was het lastigst. Het begon met een ochtend wandeling door het centrum waar ik de trevi fontein, het pantheon en een hoop willekeurige kerken onderweg bezocht. Enkel de kerken zag ik vanbinnen, de rij voor het pantheon was te lang. De kerken waren ook ideaal om eens neer te zitten, gezien alle banken buiten nat waren van de regen.

      Geen foodhal vandaag, maar een paar willekeurige restaurants onderweg waar ik ossobuco en trippa alla roma gegeten heb, wat neerkomt op twee maal zeer vettig. Ik had tijdens de middag een rustpauze in gelast met als doel de stad ook savonds te kunnen zien en dat bleek de moeite te zijn. Het is leuk om in de winter te reizen doordat het vroeg donker is. Enkel doordat mijn benen het niet meer aankonden was ik om 19:30 al terug op hotel, morgen neem ik wat langer pauze.

      Wat mij opviel vandaag was de tram aan het station: een model van de jaren 80 dat door de roest uiteen aan het vallen was. En toch lieten ze dat nog rondrijden. De metro heb ik nog niet geprobeerd, misschien morgen. Nu wat rusten.
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    • Day 2

      Hello Rome

      September 30, 2021 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

      We made it! We landed in Rome around 10 am and caught the next train into the city. we accidentally boarded the fancier train with 2nd class tickets but the attendent took pity on our cluelessness and didn't kick us off. Pretty uneventful travel otherwise! In typical Sadovyi fashion, we got settled at the hotel and then immediately headed out to find food.

      We ate at a cute little pasta and wine place (so basically any reastaurant in Italy) - it was amazing. We had the Burrata appetizer and truffled pasta. We also got to see the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and enjoyed a few cocktails around town - cue all the selfies.

      Now the name of the game is just stay awake until a reasonable bed time (730?). Looking forward to a full night's sleep before exploring more of Rome tomorrow!
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    • Day 36

      Galleria Sciarra, Rome

      October 4, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      When we were in Rome last year we had lunch near a gated courtyard and we could glimpse through the gates some amazing frescoes. This year I found out what it was and we got to experience it from the inside.

      Located just a few steps away from the Trevi Fountain is this largely unknown courtyard that transports visitors back to the height of the Art Nouveau movement. Its gorgeous frescoes and brilliant colours are a feast for the eyes and a welcome change from the pale, faded ancient Roman ruins scattered throughout the city.

      The opulent courtyard was built in the late 19th century for the wealthy, influential Sciarra family. It was meant to be a shopping mall, which, had the mall come to fruition, would perhaps be one of the most beautiful shopping centers in Rome. Every inch of the four-story walls enclosing the space is covered by colorful frescoes of women and men surrounded by elegant, curling floral designs. The women are the main focus, as the gorgeous artwork, which was painted by Giuseppe Cellini, is intended to celebrate women in the various phases of life.

      The glass and iron ceiling lets sunlight spill into the courtyard, illuminating the details in the frescoes. It was something a bit different to see in Rome.
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