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No city in the world mirrors mankind's contradictions as thousand year old ROMA does - religion and raucousness - devotion and decadence. ROME - capital of the empire that conquered the entire Mediterranean, Holy See of the papacy, artistic focal point for masters the world over from the Renaissance on, open laboratory for architectural experimentation (square, buildings and churches) during the Baroque era, and capital of Italy after 1870. Each new culture left unique imprints on Rome. Follow the footprints - in Rome you will find whatever appeals to you - pick and choose those that suit your fancy - extend your horizons and ride the Roman wave of adventure - find the avant garde among the ancient.
BELLA ROMA - The official date for the founding of the city by Romulus and Remus is 753 B.C.
It is a city of countless churches - the only thing that might outnumber churches are bars - one on every corner and mid-block also. There is an abundance of exquisite fountains and faucets where Romans drink throughout the days, the water still coming in by way of the ancient aqueduct. There are the ancient ruins, palaces and villas at every turn, piazzas and obelisks - look right and you're missing something on the left.
Rome WEATHER Forecast:
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Navigate maps & menus to your destination and to "trip planner"
Enter your dates, and you can also view averages for those dates in past years.*
Also: weather
See details on my Rome tips page entitledROME THINGS TO DO TIPS
See my ITALY page for useful general info - Italian language words/phrases, local customs and a great book on Italians and our life.
NEW TIPS ARE ALWAYS FIRST AS I FIND NEW THINGS TO DO EACH TIME I AM OUT AND ABOUT - TIPS ARE ADDED FREQUENTLY SO IF YOU HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE, IT IS LIKELY THERE IS SOMETHING NEW.
ROME FOR KIDS and especially TEENAGERS are now grouped together
on the last page of ROME THINGS TO DO TIPS
as people write specifically seeking tips for kids - NOW YOU DON'T HAVE TO SCAN THROUGH ALL THE PAGES to find them - just go to the last page for tips for kids.
*NOTE THAT THE 2008 ANNUAL ROME MARATHON IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 16 - SPECTATOR OR PARTICIPANT, THIS IS JUST GREAT FUN - MORE ON MY SPORT TIPS. |
|  | An American in Rome - my first view of Colosseum Did he just mumble - "I'm hung over - got clipped by this car - Lions I could deal with - but, this may be my day of demise - I don't think I'll survive these tourists - ah ha - those 3 on my left are ready to pounce!"
Italian Pasta Diet for Americans
Note - this is also listed on my Rome "Warnings Dangers Tips" - Culinary catagory. In the mood for a little levity - Beverly Hills Humor Travelogue just posted - enjoy..............
Pasta Diet
ITALIAN PASTA DIET
IT REALLY WORKS !!
1) You walk pasta da bakery.
2) You walk pasta da candy store.
3) You walk pasta da Ice Cream shop.
4) You walk pasta da Pizzeria.
5) You walka past da table and fridge.
Also
CONCERNED ABOUT TOO MANY CARBS IN YOUR DIET?
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.
It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical studies.
1. Japanese are known to eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. Mexican people may eat a lot of fat and carbohydrates but still suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. Chinese people generally drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians may drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. German people drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION:
Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
Select material contained in photos/tips by permission from Roberto Piperno for non-commercial use only - visit his site for the most complete, knowledgable, graphic and fascinating history of Rome - kindly tell Roberto that Carol referred you:
http://www.romeartlover.it/ |
Take note of the scenes of avant among the ancient They are side by side at every monument - we dig a foundation for a new building and discover ancient ruins -- so, our architects simply design the building around the newly discovered "monument" to the Eternal City. | | | Traffic races past Collesum at night |
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| Pros: | "Tutto bene - love it all - people, art, monuments, food, wine......." | | Cons: | "grafitti - although in all cities - it is somehow more offensive here in Rome." | | In A Nutshell: | "Eternal gratitude to all who maintain the Eternal City." |
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yehudakeren Wed Jul 1, 2009 10:30 UTC
Dear Carola Thanks to your tips we enjoyed our Rome trip. We used trains, tram, metro and bus with a weekly pass. It was convenient and saved a lot, also your tips on restaurants and café's. Miri & Yehuda Keren (Israel) | Nemorino Fri Jun 19, 2009 22:25 UTC
Thanks for steering me to your fine new tip on the Eurostar AV Fast trains. While I was at it I also had a look at some of the other updates and new tips that you have added since my last visit to this page on July 19, 2008, like the carfree Sundays. | Durfun Tue Jun 16, 2009 21:19 UTC
Hi, I saw the film Spartacus with Kirk Douglas.. moving stuff! Darshan | hopang Fri Jun 12, 2009 15:26 UTC
Very impressive page on your home city with excellent updates and lots of lovely photographs! The super fast Eurostar train certainly looks amazing. Bring back fond memories of our trip to the city of Rome several years ago. ~ho & pang |
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