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Christian Rome: San Pietro in Vincoli
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  • Written by nicolettart on May 15, 2003
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    • Michelangelo's statue of Moses is located in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains). We visited the church on a rainy late afternoon... I guess finding it in the dark makes it off-the-beaten-path. To our delight it was completely empty--not a soul in sight. The great sculpture is part of the tomb of Pope Julius II, who commissioned Michelangelo in 1505. The church holds the chains of St. Peter, which were used to shackle him while he was in Rome's Mamertine prison.

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    Christian Rome: Vatican Post Office
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  • Written by nicolettart on Jun 8, 2003
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    • I thought it might be a good idea to mail postcards home postmarked from Vatican City. I am not a stamp collector or anything, but I think stamps are a cool souvenir, as opposed to some of the corny items you see in the tourist trap shops in Rome. The nun working in the post office was so delightful, chatting away with us and offering helpful tips. When you go stop and say hi to her!

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    Districts: Walking Tour Down Via Del Corso
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  • Written by nicolettart on Jun 9, 2003
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    • Via del Corso extends from the Vittorio Emmanuele Monument all the way up to Piazza del Popolo, where the twin churches are divided by Via del Corso. If you begin walking from Piazza del Popolo, along the way you will find many shops, as well as sights to see off of Via del Corso, including Via dei Condotti and Trevi Fountain. From Piazza del Popolo you can also take Via del Babuino , which will bring you to the Spanish Steps.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Quiet Statues
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    • If you go all the way to the right as you exit St. Peter's Basilica you will see this statue and others. Most people will miss them on their way out. I thought it was a good rest stop, as well!

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    Walking around: Empty Spanish Steps
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  • Written by nicolettart on Jun 9, 2003
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    • Every picture you have ever seen of the Spanish Steps has people crowded onto the steps, right? On a cloudy day in November, I counted less than 5 people. It was so unexpected, that I questioned whether or not we were in the right place!

    P.S. Look for an upcoming photo of this phenomena.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Antique Italian Remedies and Perfume
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  • Written by nicolettart on Jun 9, 2003
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    • The shop IF Chitarrini carries the Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella products:soaps, lotions, and even a perfume made for Catherine di Medici. My favorite is the Gardenia soap. The products are made from centuries-old recipes, and are quite expensive. If you are willing to splurge this makes an impressive gift for someone back home, as well.

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    craic Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:26 UTC
     agree with you about the pantheon - and hi, we are neighbours on the ranking chart this week    		AlexDJ Fri Sep 1, 2006 17:43 UTC
     Ciao Nicoletta! Very useful tips in your Rome's page! You look like a real roman when talking about our Capital! Good job!
    JohnEhrlich Thu Jul 27, 2006 17:56 UTC
     Nicole, thanks for the great shopping tips. Since you don't like Vertecchi (I agree), can you recommend a top class paper store (not an art supply store) in Rome where I can find handmade paper? Any tips for Florence, Milan, or Tunin. Thanks! John    		dookieshoe Sun Jul 16, 2006 23:25 UTC
     My husband and I hope to visit Rome this November and was delighted to find your tips from your mid-November trip. Thanks for sharing!
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