Rome - To Stay
Rome - To Do
Rome - To Eat
Rome - To Do
Rome - To Eat
Rome - To Do
24th-25thAug2013
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<Day1 Itinerary>
*The
Column of Marcus Aurelius (Latin: Columna Centenaria Divorum Marci et
Faustinae, Italian: Colonna di Marco Aurelio) is a Roman victory column in
Piazza Colonna , Rome, Italy. It is a Doric column featuring a spiral relief:
it was built in honour of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius*Wikipedia.
Another roman architecture marvel and icon. Will definitely revisit this place to review the tour itself.
*pic taken from Flickr*
A
crypt known for its elaborative decorative display, using the remains of over
4000 friars collected between the years of 1528 and 1870. First half of the displays
were ornamental wears and artifacts. Write up were overtly long and bordered on boring.
(Connectsto the high end shopping street <Via Condotti> and main shopping stretch) <Via Del Corso> respectively.)
24th-25thAug2013
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<Day1 Itinerary>
Took
the 1415hrs bus to the city center where we broke for lunch at Vinando (Click here
Rome -To Eat for more details), a short walk from the drop off point. Mainly
site visits and a self-guided, walking tour, with little time left remaining to
visit the intricacies of each of the locations. The trip encompassed the whole
day, with everyone returning on the last bus at 2230hrs.
Teatro Di Marcello
(Open-air theatre)
(Open-air theatre)
*The
Theatre of Marcellus (Latin: Theatrum Marcelli, Italian: Teatro di Marcello) is
an ancient open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, built in the closing years of the
Roman Republic.*Wikipedia
Altare Della Patria
(Monument honoring First King of a unified Italy)
(Monument honoring First King of a unified Italy)
A
grand structure which stands tall in the heart of Rome. Really picturesque and
definitely up for future exploration at the top of the structure.
Click here for Tour of Altare Della Patria and adjoining church. Absolutely beautiful!
*The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) also known as the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) is a monument built in honour of Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy.*Wikipedia
*The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) also known as the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II) is a monument built in honour of Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy.*Wikipedia
The Column of Marcus Aurelius
*The
Column of Marcus Aurelius (Latin: Columna Centenaria Divorum Marci et
Faustinae, Italian: Colonna di Marco Aurelio) is a Roman victory column in
Piazza Colonna , Rome, Italy. It is a Doric column featuring a spiral relief:
it was built in honour of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius*Wikipedia.
The Chamber of Deputies
*The
Chamber of Deputies (Italian: Camera dei Deputati) is a house of the bicameral
Parliament of Italy (the other being the Senate of the Republic).*Wikipedia
The Pantheon
It
really is an amazing sight to behold and I believe to be even more impressive
at the height of noon or a heavy downpour. With a circular opening at the top,
the sun beams down, illuminating the already impressive interior. Proper dress
code to be respected and no caps allowed when inside.
A wonderful space where the modern rock, echo the grounds of the pantheon. Seen below is a postcard, of what may hopefully get to see and capture.
*09Oct2016*
*The
Pantheon, an adjective meaning "(temple consecrated) to all gods") is
a building in Rome, Italy, commissioned by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all
the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in about 126 AD.*Wikipedia
Piazza Navona
(Ancient race stadium)
(Ancient race stadium)
*Street performer and his family. 17May2015*
An
art selling/basking space with bistros and cafes encompassing this Picturesque
spot. Watch street artist use spray paints to produce amazing art works, or observe portrait come together for paying customers. Enjoy the musics of
performing artist in this laid back space.
Although
art works and photo prints are beautiful, there are only a few amongst them
which are drawn by the artist. A large majority seem to be mass produced works
or reproductions.
*Piazza
Navona is a city square in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium
of Domitian, built in 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of
the stadium. The ancient Romans came there to watch the agones
("games"), and hence it was known as 'Circus Agonalis' (competition
arena). It is believed that over time the name changed to 'in avone' to
'navone' and eventually to 'navona'.*Wikipedia.
Click here for ABBA location of Piazza Navona
Click here for ABBA location of Piazza Navona
Trevi Fountain
Arguably
the most iconic fountain in the world. Although crowded with people, its
something about its splendor, design, and perhaps it's backdrop and location
that makes this place special. One of the many, many, must take picture places,
that's distinctively Rome.
*09Oct2016*
*Coin throwing trivia
A
traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they
are ensured a return to Rome.
An estimated
3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. The money
has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy; however, there are
regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain.* Wikipedia.
Click here for ABBA location of Trevi Fountain
Click here for ABBA location of Trevi Fountain
<Day2 Itinerary>
We
left earlier this time, taking the 1030hrs bus to the city center. Again a
mix of a self-guided walking tour coupled with some train taking as the weather
was a little on the warm side to walk the entire way. We returned on the
2030hr bus, after a quick dash after dinner at Vinando's once more. (Click here forABBA details on Rome - To Eat Vinando's.)
The Circus Maximus
(Ancient Roman Chariot Racing
Stadium)
09Oct2016
Although
in ruins, there are small remnants of its original grandness. One could just imagine what
it was like on these very grounds, where racing chariots ran amuck.
*The
Circus Maximus is
an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in
Rome, Italy. It measured 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width,
and could accommodate about 150,000 spectators.*Wikipedia
Click here for ABBA location of The Circus Maximus
Click here for ABBA location of The Circus Maximus
The Colosseum
09Oct2016
Click here for ABBA details on Colosseum tour which is well worthAnother roman architecture marvel and icon. Will definitely revisit this place to review the tour itself.
*The
Colosseum or Coliseum, is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city
of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was largest amphitheatre of the
Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture
and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world.*Wikipedia
(Took
the train from Collosio Station <The Colosseum> to Ottaviano Station <Vatican
City>with a change over at Termini
Station) Train map available from concierge.
Click here for location of train stations
Click here for location of train stations
Vatican City - St Peter's
Square
Undoubtedly
the epicenter of the Catholic faith, with statues and tall columns framing the
entire space. It was both humbling and awe inspiring to stand within the walls
of these spiritual grounds.
Accessible
to the public who explore St Peter's square, one could view the Vatican guards
in their traditional garments, as well as purchase and mail postcards to their
love ones from Vatican city's post office.
Click here for ABBA location of St Peter's Square from Ottaviano Station
Click here for ABBA location of St Peter's Square from Ottaviano Station
(Took
the train from Ottaviano Station <Vetican
City> to Barberini Station <Santa Maria Immacolata a Via Veneto
Church>) Click here for location of train stations
Santa Maria Immacolata a Via
Veneto Church
(Capuchin Crypt)
*pic taken from Flickr*
The
crypt is stands only a half step below,
with approximately 5 small room sized displays, which vary ever so slightly
from one another. The use of bones maybe creepy to some, but in it. there still lay beauty in death
ABBA Details
Entry
€6 per person,
€5 for a group
(10pax min), €4 for 18 and
under. For the pricing it maybe a little underwhelming given the similarities
in displays. Proper attire is needed here, and unfortunately, NO photography is
allowed.
Spanish Steps
(Connectsto the high end shopping street <Via Condotti> and main shopping stretch) <Via Del Corso> respectively.)
The
widest staircase in Europe connects to Piazza Di Spagna and subsequently the
high end shopping street. A great view and vantage point to soak in the city of
Rome and end of the day.
One
can bask along these steps, soak in room, as you watch scammers of sorts give
ladies flowers and demanding money from their partners.
San Carlo al Corso Church
(located
along main shopping street <Via Del Corso>)
Like
many of the churches in Rome, the elegance of its designs and paintings are a
sight to behold. Taking a break from the entire days walking and touring within
its quiet confines.
*This
church is dedicated to Saint Ambrose and Saint Charles Borromeo, both natives
of Milan. It is one of at least three churches in Rome dedicated to Borromeo.*Wikipedia.
