Walking is the key and other Rome, Italy Things to Do Tips

The city

Walk, walk, walk.... it is the key to seeing the city of Rome.

When walking around Rome always look up and try to take some of the walking streets or go down some of the more populated side streets. You will see so much more of Rome than just the major attractions.
Just walk from one place to the other and take it all in. There is so much to find down the little streets and alleys.

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Directions: For the best view of the city of Rome go to the top of St Angelos and have a look.....

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Colosseum: The Coliseum

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Updated by TinKan

on Dec 16, 2002

Coliseum

No trip to Rome would be complete with out a little trip into the coliseum.

Having been to Rome many times before since 1982 I find it amazing how much it has changed around this area. The city has been doing a lot of work to make this an attractive area and to preserve the buildings.

There is a large amount of peddlers of the traditional tourist junk in the area but do not bother buying around here. You can find better prices in some of the local stores.

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Directions: The coliseum is such a neat place to visit. Make sure to look in all the nooks and cranny on you walk around the inside. Talk a lot of photos while you are there.

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Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps: The Spanish Steps

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Written by TinKan

on Feb 2, 2003

Spanish Steps

The steps are full of people all year round.
Durring the summer months there are a large amount of flowers placed on the stairs by the city which makes it so nice.

Many students sit here and draw all day long and enjoy the sun.

This is a very good place to watch people.

Take a look at some of the pictures in my Travelouge for more on the Spanish Steps of Rome.

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Trevi Fountain: The Trevi Fountain

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Updated by TinKan

on May 3, 2003

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi fountain is not what most people expect when they find it. It is in a little square behind some bigger buildings off the main street. This is why is always looks so crowded and always full of people.

Do not forget to throw a few coins in the fountain to ensure your return to Rome.

See my Travelouge for more pictures of the Trevi fountain.

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Piazza Navona: Plaza Navona

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Updated by TinKan

on May 3, 2003

Plaza Navona

Plaza Navona is a large plaza that has many street performers and artist as well as many sidewalk cafes.

The artist here are all selling their artwork and most of it can be had cheap as long as you are willing to haggle with them.

The street performers do some strange things here. We watch a man stand in the heat of the day all painted in white . He stood there for hours and hours and never moved, he was acting like a statue. We did give him a few coins as I know I could have never stood that long.

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Campidoglio/Capitoline Hill: City Hall

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Written by TinKan

on Mar 17, 2003

City Hall

The city hall is a place where the laws of the city of Rome are administered.

There is a wall where all of the marriage proposals are posted for the public to review.
It is funny to see this and to think that if the public does not want you to be married they can stop you. (HAHA)

The city hall is located at the end of the Fourm and makes for a good exit point as the bus stop is just at the bottom of the stairs.

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Vatican Museum & City: The Vatican city

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on Mar 17, 2003

The Vatican city

The Vatican city is a country of it's own and the smallest independent country in the world with only 110 acers.

This city is a must see if you are in Rome.

Take a look at my Vatican city page for more info on this area.

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Pantheon: The Pantheon

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on Mar 17, 2003

The Pantheon

The Pantheon (also known as S. Maria della Rotonda) is one of the most impressive buildings in Rome. The building was originally dedicated as a temple to the twelve Olympian gods. It was built on the top of an earlier temple designed by Agrippa in 27 B.C. which was destroyed in 80 AD which was then rebuilt by Domitian but then burned and was destroyed again in 110 AD. In 127 AD Emperor Hadrian rebuilt it. The original rectangular temple, consisting of sixteen single granite columns became the porch for the newly devised dome structure. This is the first such dome structure known and it is probably the inspiration for every domed structure built in Rome.

The piazza outside the front of the Pantheon is known as Piazza della Rotonda

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Castel Sant'Angelo: Castle Saint Angelo

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Written by TinKan

on Mar 17, 2003

Saint Angelo Castle