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Papal Rome: Major Jubilee Basilicas of Rome
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  • Written by Packerman on Aug 26, 2002
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  • Favorite Thing: See St. Peter's and the other major Jubilee basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, and San Paolo Fuori le Mura. St. Peter's is absolutely huge. I suggest buying Michelin's green guide of Rome and everytime you are looking at something interesting like a monument or ruin take time to read about it first and during, but the green guide is especially useful when visiting cathedrals, they tell you all the details and what is of particular notice.

    Fondest Memory: It's tied between being in the Roman forum and St. Peter's cathedral. Both are a bit awe inspiring just to be there.

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    Miscellaneous: Architecture
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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  • Favorite Thing: Look around at all the different architecture. Rome has plenty to see, but don't get so busy that you miss the color and flavor of Rome. These buildings stood out to me because they look relatively new and are very brightly colored. They are located just north of the train station Termini near Santa Susanna & S. Maria D. Vittoria churches.

    Fondest Memory: The smooth flavorful gelato!!!

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    Fountains & River: Hundreds of fountains
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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  • Favorite Thing: Rome has hundreds of fountains and they aren't just a place to get a cool drink. So much variety and creativity went into these fountains, it's amazing to see them. Don't take them for granted. Take pictures of all them, it would be a good collection, I wish I would have done that.


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    Tourist & Practical info, Rome pass.: Have a good map while wandering
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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  • Detailed spiral map of Rome
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  • Favorite Thing: Have a good map. This one was perfect. It's a spiral map of Rome. Small and convenient, and so easy to find anything in Rome without spending alot of time looking at it. That way you won't be a theives target for long. It is good to have a plan before leaving in the morning of where you would like to go for the day. Is time money?


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    Miscellaneous: Phone cards and transportation tickets
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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  • Favorite Thing: Tabacco stores are where you can buy phone cards and underground tickets. I went into a few and only spoke English, it was no problem getting what I wanted.


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    Tourist & Practical info, Rome pass.: Buy a map before visiting Rome
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  • Updated by Packerman on Feb 2, 2003
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  • Favorite Thing: I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have a good map. Keep it with you in a convenient place because you will probably be looking at it several times during the day. A map is also good to have just to give you an idea of how much you can see in a day and how long it should take from getting from place to place. I figure about 1 minute walking per 100 meters.

    Fondest Memory: The weather was great!

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    Colosseum: Christianity older than Rome
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  • Written by Packerman on Dec 25, 2002
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  • Favorite Thing: Rome is not older than Christianity. Thousands of years before Rome was founded God said to the serpent "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel." Genesis 3:15 Jesus Christ is victorious over death and He lives forever!!!


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    General Tips: Reflecting back
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  • Written by Packerman on Sep 27, 2003
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  • Favorite Thing: This picture is a postcard, the only one from my page, but I wanted to show you that there is just so much to see in Rome.

    Fondest Memory: It has been 15 months since our trip to Rome and I still reflect back on it all the time. You know you had a good time when that happens. I just saw the movie "the core" and in it Rome is destroyed by lightning. It is so cool to see in a movie a place where you have been. Maybe one day I will get the chance to go back. I would like to go back when my kids are teenagers or maybe during their summer vacations while they are in college.

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    blaird Mon Jan 12, 2004 18:41 UTC
     when you say His return is likely "very soon", is that a relative term? Good tips, disappointing game, yesterday.
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     Your Rome page is amazing, one of my favorite cities (okay, they're all my favorite!) All the details you provide are very helpful. Great pictures, too.
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     Great tips on how to really see Rome. Tips for going with kids and apt. stays were a great help!
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     What a delightful page. You did a trip with 2 little kids just right! Hope others follow your good example of how to do it.
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