"Remarkable, Rambunctious Rome!" Rome by deecat

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"City of the Soul"--Lord Byron

There is little new or unique that I can say about Rome that others have not already said. But, I can show you, through words, the emotions I felt while I was there.

We visited Rome 5 times over a two-month period. We were living in an apartment in Gaeta, and we would take the train into Rome; thus, we were able to: take it easy, take it slowly, take it to heart.

I think a person could spend a lifetime in Rome and not see everything. All one has to do is look at city maps in any travel book and become intimidated by Rome's immensity. What most tourists want to see can be managed, but I longed to see the everyday activities of such a vibrant city.

It was not to be on these visits....too much of the art, history, architecture, food/drink and religion had to be explored first.

While there we saw:

The Palatine Hill, The Roman Forum, The Capitoline Hill,
The Colosseum, The Vatican


Piazza San Pietro ( Pope was there), St. Peter's Basilica, The Raphael's Rooms, The Sistine Chapel, The Vatican Museums

Piazza Venezia, Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle), Villa Borghese Park, Porta del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, Via del Corso, The Obelisk

Victor Emmanuel II Monument, Piazza della Repubblica, Fountain of the Naiads, The Trevi Fountain,
The Pantheon, and Piazza Navona (my favorite Piazza in Rome.)


But we also saw:

Lovers kissing, Old man roasting chestnuts, Gypsy woman nursing her childwhile asking for money, Crippled old woman begging,

A multitude of cats at the Colosseum, (But, dogs rule in Rome!), Confrontation between police and unions, Armed Police and Military everywhere.

The Pope blessing the crowd in five different languages.

Each visit was an adventure...each street brought new sights and sounds, and each culinary delight brought new tastes and smells.

Rome is historic, vibrant, massive.....Rambuctious!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Historical, Religious, Artistic
  • Cons:DO NOT DRIVE HERE
  • In a nutshell:A city for the Ages
  • Last visit to Rome: Apr 1997
  • Intro Updated May 10, 2005
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  • Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Nov 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Your tips are so informative and plus you put a lot of heart into them. I don't always have time to take it easy, slowly, but I love the fact you say to take it to heart. Awesome statement. Your page here is Excellent!

  • magor65's Profile Photo
    Aug 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Facinating read because of this personal approach. I visited Rome in July but don't know if I'll manage to make a page about it. I just feel overwhelmed.

  • sayedaburas's Profile Photo
    Jul 21, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    ♫•:*¨`*:•Happy birthday to you♫♫Happy b-day to you♫HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ღDEE, the ever BESTღ ♫♫Happy b-day to yoou•:*¨`*:•♫ I wish you not only a happy year, but also happier maany returns (~_~) ♣

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    Jun 19, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    It's obvious that you spent time in Rome and really absorbed all there was to see and do. Observant, insightful, and so sensitive to the culture. Outstanding work.

  • icunme's Profile Photo
    Sep 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Grouping tips and visiting w/you again! Grazie for great work!

  • hopang's Profile Photo
    May 27, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Colosseum, Pantheon, Fontana Di Trevi, Castel Sant' Angelo, Piazza Navona and Spanish Steps are certainly great tourist attractions in the city of Rome. Bring back fond memories of our trip to that city several years ago. ~ho & pang

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    May 18, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    i was homesick for rome but your page didn't help - it made me more homesick

  • May 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I certainly enjoyed reading your perspectives of Rome. Your sister-in-law, Jayne, seems like a real daredevil. Easy to follow; helpful; and interesting.

  • gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Feb 8, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    No, there is no ban on those gladiators charging money for pictures. On the contrary, they think the streets belong to them and come racing after you if they think you might have snapped a photo without their knowledge.

  • VeronicaG's Profile Photo
    Feb 7, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    How did I miss this wonderful page on Rome? You've whet my appetite for our own trip in September to this romantic city!

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