ROME CITY GUIDE - Massari Travel

ROME CITY GUIDE

"The Eternal City,,

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ROME

Caput Mundi during the Roman Empire, capital of Italy since 1870, home of the Catholic Church and the Italian government, is placed on the banks of the Tiber, there where the river, running weakly among the seven hills, creates vast meanders which originate little plains. With its 2,459,776 inhabitants (2001), Rome is today the biggest and most populous city of Italy.

Tourist office & information There are Tourist Information Points all over the city. You'll find useful ones at Termini Station (platform 24, open daily 8am-7.30pm), Castel Sant'Angelo, near the Vatican (daily 9.30am-7pm) and Piazza delle Cinque Lune, near Piazza Navona (daily 9.30am-7pm). For English tourist info ring 0039 06 0608 (daily 9am-9pm, charged at local call rate) or go to 060608.it

Transportation Rome's integrated transportation system includes buses and tram, Metropolitana (subway, often nicknamed the Metro), suburban trains and buses, and some other suburban trains run by the state railways. A ticket (BIT) valid for 100 minutes on any combination of buses and trams and one entrance to the Metro costs 1.50. All tickets must be validated by time-stamping in the yellow meter boxes aboard buses and in underground stations, and immediately prior to boarding. A BIG ticket or integrated daily ticket is valid for one day (the date it is stamped, not 24 hours) on all public transport and costs 6. A three-day pass (BTI) costs 16.50. A weekly ticket costs 24 and gives unlimited travel on ATAC buses, COTRAL urban bus services, trains for the Lido and Viterbo, and subway (Metro).

Taxi If you need a taxi in Rome, Termini Train Station is always a good place to find one or at any taxi stand located in the city center around most major monuments and squares. Otherwise you can call one these phone taxi numbers (remember, the meter starts from the time you call, not when you get in!)06 3570, 06 4994, 06 6645, 06 551, 06 8822

Rome Airport FCO - Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino International airport 30 min. driving from the centre of Rome ? CIA Giovan Battista Pastine ? Ciampino International airport 30 min. driving from the centre of Rome. Low cost airlines and charter flights

Driving Time & Train Connection from Rome city centre to:

Florence 2 hour 45 min. driving OR 1 hour 30 min. by high speed train

Naples 2 hour 15 min. driving OR 1 hour 10 min. by high speed train

Milan 5 hours 30 minutes driving OR 3 hours by high speed train

Venice 5 hours driving OR 3 hours 45 min. by high speed train

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NOT TO BE MISSED

Colosseum Called by the ancient Romans, "Anphitheatrum Flavlum", the Colosseum is the most famous and impressive monument of ancient Rome, as well as the largest amphitheater in the world. The name is undoubtedly linked to the large size of the building but derives above all from the fact that nearby there was a colossal statue of Nero and bronze. In 1990, the Colosseum, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, while in July 2007 was included among the New seven Wonders of the World.

Vatican Museum The world's smallest country is home to one of its finest collections of art, the largest archeological collection, and to the world's largest church. Negotiating the labyrinth of the Vatican Museums we will weave a narrative which begins with the martyrdom of St. Peter in the Vatican field, and which takes us through Constantine's legalization of Christianity, through the violence of the Middle Ages, and into the glorious reign of Julius II, the building of new St Peter's, and into the theatricality of the Baroque.

Christian Rome Rome, the eternal city, also is eternally Catholic. It is home to the pope, though technically the head of the church resides in Vatican City, which is a tiny, separate country surrounded by Rome. Travelers, however, don't need to be Catholic to admire the fabulous art and architecture these centuries-old churches contain. Attending mass at one of these churches in Rome can be both a cultural experience for non-Catholics and a religious experience for Catholics and will provide a new perspective on what makes Rome tick.

Baroque Rome In the seventeenth century, the city of Rome became the consummate statement of Catholic majesty and triumph expressed in all the arts. Churches were constructed along Rome's newly cut thoroughfares, and existing buildings were modified in keeping with Baroque taste: the famous Spanish Steps, climbing to the Church of Trinit? dei Monti, Trevi Fountain, a real triumph of stones and waters, the masterpiece of Nicol? Salvi, certainly the most famous and spectacular fountain in Rome, Piazza Navona with the imposing Church of St. Agnese and the fountain of the Rivers by Bernini.

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DISCOVERY ROME:

Rome food and wine Romans love to eat. And they love to eat good food . The typical Roman food has its roots in the past and reflects the old traditions in most of its offerings. It is based on fresh vegetables (the king is definitely the artichoke, whether deep fried, simmered in olive oil with garlic and mint, or "alla giudia"), not expensive cuts of meats (the so called "quinto quarto," meaning mainly innards, cooked with herbs and hot chilli pepper). It also consists of deep fried, tasty appetizers (such as salted cod and filled zucchini blossoms) and sharp "pecorino cheese" (made from sheep's milk from the nearby countryside), a very important ingredient in many recipes. Not to mention the pasta, of course, a staple for every Italian, and therefore every Roman. From "carbonara" to spaghetti "ajo e ojo" (simple but so effective, with its fiery mix of olive oil, garlic and chili pepper), from rigatoni "con pajata" to a hearty, fragrant soup such as "pasta e ceci." The city centre has obviously the highest concentration of tourists so it can quite easy to fall into the tourist traps but if you see a restaurant packed with locals, go for it, as you can't be wrong. Look beyond the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps for a secret side of undiscovered Rome. The Ostiense and Testaccio districts offer unforgettable gourmet and cultural delights

Shopping in Rome Rome is certainly one of the focal cities of Italian shopping tourism. One of the Eternal City's most lusted-after areas is the so-called "Trident," formed by Via dei Condotti, Via Borgognona, Via Frattina and by the adjacent Spanish Steps: the Trident is perhaps the most high-end destination for Roman shopping, with a concentration of renowned jewelers and important Italian and international flagships and ateliers. Be sure to check out the neighborhood aorund Campo de Fiori, where Via dei Giubbonari and Via del del Governo Vecchio are lined with a mix of small but locally well-known Roman designers, cult and international underground brands, and some secondhand stores. Via del Boschetto, then, in the super boho chic Monti district, is tops for vintage lovers. Devotees of small, indipendent designers will also appreciate Monti for its original finds, whether in its quaint and cool shops or in the Sunday consignment market. If you find yourself in Prati, just north of the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica, check out Via Cola di Rienzo and Via Ottaviano. Otherwise, Via Appia Nuova is a huge (mostly low-end fashion bargains) shopping street neighboring the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.

Rome for Kids If you've decided to bring your children to Rome, you're probably hoping they learn something along the way. Explora. An interactive children's museum with a ground floor built to child scale, Explora lets kids play "grown up" in a variety of different settings, like a childsized post office, grocery store, bank, and TV studio. Technotown: Great for older kids or your budding techie, Technotown features a variety of interactive technology and science-based adventures, like a time machine that takes visitors back to Ancient Rome. I Burattini del Gianicolo (Puppet Theater): A puppet theater on Janiculum Hill that will capture their attention even if they can't understand the dialogue.. Best of all, every day at noon, the theater shoots off a cannon. Cover your ears!

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SPEAK AS ROMAN DO:

Roman

A bizzeffe/Na cifra Anticchia A bracalone A cecio, a faciolo A fette A garganella A gratise A sbafo/A scrocco Abbiocco Accanna*/Accannato Acchittasse T'Accolli* Ammazza, ammazzate Appizz? "le recchie" Aridaje Avoja ! Bazzic? Beccasse Bella Bona, bonazza* Boro* Buc?a Casino Daje Imbucasse Manco M? Nd? vai Pacchia Pij?, pija Pischello Rimorchi? Rosic? Scrauso Smamma* S?la Spicci? Tajo

* These terms can be rude so be careful using them!

English

A lot Few Large Size pants Be in the perfect situation By foot Drink directly from the bottle Free Let someone else pay Sleepiness Stop it/Beeing dumped Beeing well dressed You are beeing annoying Wow! Listen close Again!? Of course! Spend time with Meet up Friendly "hi" Attractive Girl Bad-mannered person Lie Mess C'mon Go to a party without invitation Not even Now Where are you going? A comfortable situation Take Young Boy To Persue Beeing Envious Poor quality Go away! Fraud Tidy up Something funny

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