Located about three miles south of the Colosseum, the Garbatella district is a hip oasis inside Rome. It constantly garners comparisons to the famed …
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Vatican City Versus the Eternal City: Why the Difference?
So, there you are: Standing atop St. Peter's Basilica looking out as Rome stretches in every direction beneath you. Or, wait, maybe that's Vatican …
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Dress for Success: Proper Sightseeing Attire for Rome
Stylish yet comfortable. That's my advice on dressing for Rome. Rome, like most big cities in the US and Europe, is very fashion-forward. And the more …
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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa: Bernini’s Hidden Masterpiece
Some might consider it a shame that one of Earth's greatest chunks of marble sits in relative obscurity in Rome. Not me! I consider it an opportunity. …
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Ostia Antica: Easy, Must-do Day Trip From Rome
The fascinating archeological site Ostia Antica is only 15 miles southwest of central Rome. Yet, delightfully, most tourists don't even know it …
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Catacombs of Priscilla: Rome’s Alternative Catacombs
Feeling drained from the Roman heat? No sweat! Take a trip to northern Rome and explore the “cool” (both literal and figurative) Catacombs of …
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How to Book Rome’s Top Attractions in Advance
Lines. Lines. Lines. If you don't book ahead or utilize the Roma Pass, then your impression of Rome's top sights will be just that: Lines. Don’t waste …
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Rome travel tips: When is the best time to visit Rome?
I'm often asked when to go to Rome, the best time to visit Rome, the Eternal City. It depends, of course, for reasons I go into below. But read on …
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