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The Trevi Fountain The Trevi Fountain is Rome’s largest and most famous fountain. An extravagant baroque work, designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732, it depicts Neptune’s chariot being led by Tritons with sea horses – one wild, one docile – representing the moods of the sea. |
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Feel the history at The Colosseum No visit to Rome would be complete without a visit to the Colosseum. A monument to raw, merciless power, it was here that gladiators met in mortal combat and condemned prisoners faced wild beasts in front of baying, bloodthirsty crowds. Grab an audio or video guide to beat the queues. |
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Ancient glories – The Pantheon The Pantheon is one of Rome’s major icons. A striking 2000-year-old temple, now church, it is a truly remarkable building, a magnificent monument to the skill of Ancient Rome’s visionary architects. Open daily and best of all, admission is free. |
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Go for a visit at the Hidden Caffè Capitolino The amazing terrace of Caffè Capitolino overlooking the domes of Rome is a well-kept secret. It’s hidden away behind the Capitoline Museums, and accessible from the piazza even if you haven’t done the cultural bit inside the museums themselves. |
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Teatro Olimpico Teatro Olimpico, home to the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, has excellent acoustics and an eclectic rag-bag program that, besides many venerable classical performances, includes farces, musicals, comedians, plays and dance. Regular performances by big international dance stars and companies add to the glamour. |
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Unpretentious but classy at La Gensola Discreet Sicilian La Gensola fills brightly lit, graceful adjoining rooms, and offers superb cooking. It specializes in seafood – try the delicious tuna tartare or pasta with fresh anchovies. Unpretentious but classy, waiters are knowledgeable and quirky, and foodies will love it. |
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Charming pizzeria La Montecarlo is a true-Roman pizzeria full of raucous charm. Good for those exploring the historic centre, it’s a good mix of locals and visitors. Expect thin, wood-charred pizzas, paper tablecloths, celebrity photos on the walls, supercharged waiters, and the possibly one of the best pizzas of your life. |
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Molto simpatico Piazzetta La Piazzetta, molto simpatico! This gay-friendly restaurant has a fabulous antipasti buffet and equally impressive primi and secondi. Try the yolky carbonara. A dessert-sampler buffet means you don’t have to make any difficult decisions between one pudding or the next. |
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