64 - Termini: Piazza della Repubblica - Via Nazionale - Piazza Venezia - Largo Arenula - Corso Vittorio Emanuele - Largo Porta Cavalleggeri - Stazione San Pietro.
8 - A new Tram - Largo di Torre Argentina - Ponte Garibaldi - Piazza Mastai - Piazza Ippolito Nievo - Stazione Trastevere - Monteverde - Casaletto.
118 - Piazzale Ostiense - Terme di Caracalla - Appia Antica (catacombs).492 - Stazione Tiburtina - Stazione Termini - Piazza Barberini - Piazza Venezia - Corso Rinascimento - Piazza Cavour - Piazza Risorgimento - Stazione Cipro - Musei Vaticani.
23 - Piazzale Clodio - Piazza Risorgimento - Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II - Ponte Garibaldi - Via Marmorata - Piazzale Ostiense - Basilica di S. Paolo.
714 - Stazione Termini - Piazza S. Maria Maggiore - Piazza S. Giovanni in Laterano - Via delle Terme di Caracalla - Via C. Colombo - Piazza G. Marconi - Piazzale P.L. Nervi.
660 - Largo Colli Albani - Via Appia Nuova -Via Appia Antica (catacombs).
910 - Stazione Termini - Piazzale della Repubblica - Via Piemonte - Via Pinciana (Villa Borghese) - Piazzale Euclide - Auditorium - Palazzetto dello Sport - Piazza Mancini.
590 - Handicapped facilities. Same route as Metro Line A, but it runs every 90 minutes (schedule at the bus stop).
Vatican:
from Termini Bus 64
from Colosseo, walk 5 minutes to Piazza Venezia, than take Bus 64
from Trastevere 23 (Lungotevere De' Cenci).
Spanish steps & Trevi Fountain:
from Termini Bus 492 or 175 to Via del Tritone
from the Vatican Bus 62 to Via del Tritone
from Trastevere Tram 8 to Largo Argentina and Bus 62 to Via del Tritone.
Colosseo:
from Termini 64 to Piazza Venezia and walk for 5 minutes.
from the Vatican 64 to Piazza Venezia
from Trastevere Tram 8 to Largo Argentina, then bus 87.
Pantheon, Piazza Navona e Campo de'Fiori:
from Termini 64 or 492 to Largo Argentina
from the Vatican 64 or 62 to Largo Argentina
from Trastevere don't be lazy: cross the bridge and walk for 5 minutes!
Trastevere:
from Termini 64 or 492 to Largo Argentina and Tram 8 Viale Trastevere
from the Vatican 23 to Piazza G. Belli.
Showing posts with label rome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rome. Show all posts
Monday, April 13, 2009
Colosseum
Entrance includes access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Colosseum entrance tickets are not timed and can be used at any time on the chosen date to skip the admission line. Your ticket is valid for 2 days, and can be used for 1 entrance (only) to each site.
Tickets are priced at 13,50 Euro, pre-purchase (to skip the line) at http://www.ticketclic.it/gb/index.cfm
Opening hours: 9am - 7.30pm
Saint Peter's Basilica
Visiting hours: Basilica (7am - 7pm), Dome (8am to sunset)
The DOME: For young fit people it probably isn't a problem but if you are over 60 or have any breathing difficulties then beware. There is an elevator that takes you part way up but it still leaves you some 326 steps and some inclines to negotiate. It is a one-way system so if you run into problems you have no choice but to continue (heaven knows what happens if anyone has a heart attack). A number of the passage ways are very narrow with no passing places. However, on a clear day, the view is worth it.
Cost: 7 Euros (elevator), 6 Euros (stairs)
The DOME: For young fit people it probably isn't a problem but if you are over 60 or have any breathing difficulties then beware. There is an elevator that takes you part way up but it still leaves you some 326 steps and some inclines to negotiate. It is a one-way system so if you run into problems you have no choice but to continue (heaven knows what happens if anyone has a heart attack). A number of the passage ways are very narrow with no passing places. However, on a clear day, the view is worth it.
Cost: 7 Euros (elevator), 6 Euros (stairs)
Vatican City
MORNING is emphasized because the lines to enter start forming at least an hour before it opens. You will enter on the side that leads you directly into the Vatican Museum. There is a thorough security check. Be prepared for metal detection of both you and your bags.
Things to do:
1) Vatican Museum
2) St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
3) Sistine Chapel
4) St. Peter's Square
Things to do:
1) Vatican Museum
2) St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
3) Sistine Chapel
4) St. Peter's Square
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Rome: Getting breakfast, coffee, and other travel tips
Reference: tripadvisor.com
Coffee costs a fortune in Italy, and they usually come in small cups. McDonald's sell relatively decent coffee at 1Euro under the title of Cappucino. There is also a nice selection of pastries and muffins (for breakfast) at 1Euro each.
The streets are mostly cleared of people by about 10 pm, so walking later at night is a little scary but seems to be safe as long as you stick to well it streets. The police prescence/military prescence is very high in Rome and they will ask you if you are a toursit if you are out late waling by yourself.
Coffee costs a fortune in Italy, and they usually come in small cups. McDonald's sell relatively decent coffee at 1Euro under the title of Cappucino. There is also a nice selection of pastries and muffins (for breakfast) at 1Euro each.
The streets are mostly cleared of people by about 10 pm, so walking later at night is a little scary but seems to be safe as long as you stick to well it streets. The police prescence/military prescence is very high in Rome and they will ask you if you are a toursit if you are out late waling by yourself.
Gelato in Rome
Source: http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g187791-c70805/Rome:Italy:Best.Gelato.In.Rome.html
A new movement toward artisinal gelato has revitalized the local scene, and the city of Rome now certifies select shops as Gelaterie Artigianale. These shops use only fresh ingredients, no pre-made bases, and no artificial colors, flavors or emulsifiers. Look for signs displaying the symbol -- a large "A" -- if you're interested in experiencing the difference. If nothing else, try to avoid places whose gelato features bright, artificial coloring.
Gelateria del Teatro - Via di San Simone, 70 (5 minutes walk from Piazza Navona)
Just off the pedestrianized Via dei Coronari, between Piazza Navona and the Lungotevere Marzio. This newish place is a gelateria artigianale, using carefully sourced ingredients including almonds from Bari and pistachios from Sicily. The picturesque location offers outdoor seating in a tiny alley; the gelato itself is heavenly and includes several flavors of chocolate ranging from milk to "puro" -- reputedly 70% chocolate. Other choices include cassata and tiramisu flavors plus caramel-pear and ricotta-fig-almond.
San Crispino - Via della Panetteria 42 (1 minute walk from Trevi Fountain)
A rave review some years ago in the New York Times raised this gelateria's profile and it remains wildly popular with tourists; there are often lines out the door. Inside, the gelatos are stored in stainless steel bins with lids -- they take ice cream very, very seriously here and everything is made from scratch, using only fresh ingredients. Its flavors are creamier and more ice-cream like than some gelatos; the San Crispino and crema di limone (lemon cream) flavors come particularly highly recommended.
* Shop is really small so open your eyes wide and look for it!
Giolitti - Via Uffici del Vicario 40 (4 minute walk from Pantheon)
This is a very old establishment -- it opened in 1900! -- and is often voted best ice cream in local polls. The high-ceilinged interior recalls the turn of the last century, with mirrors and marble and table seating; the staff are friendly and the selection vast. Try the crema marrone (chestnut), which was a favourite of Pope John Paul II, who sent his driver to pick up a tub whenever he was in the mood.
Ciampini - Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, close to Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps. Ciampini is a favorite with locals, and offers good, reliable ice cream.
Della Palma - 20/23 Via della Maddalena, 2min walk from Pantheon
Baskin Robbins of Rome, with countless flavors and varieties (lots of soy choices, frozen yogurt, etc.)
A new movement toward artisinal gelato has revitalized the local scene, and the city of Rome now certifies select shops as Gelaterie Artigianale. These shops use only fresh ingredients, no pre-made bases, and no artificial colors, flavors or emulsifiers. Look for signs displaying the symbol -- a large "A" -- if you're interested in experiencing the difference. If nothing else, try to avoid places whose gelato features bright, artificial coloring.
Gelateria del Teatro - Via di San Simone, 70 (5 minutes walk from Piazza Navona)
Just off the pedestrianized Via dei Coronari, between Piazza Navona and the Lungotevere Marzio. This newish place is a gelateria artigianale, using carefully sourced ingredients including almonds from Bari and pistachios from Sicily. The picturesque location offers outdoor seating in a tiny alley; the gelato itself is heavenly and includes several flavors of chocolate ranging from milk to "puro" -- reputedly 70% chocolate. Other choices include cassata and tiramisu flavors plus caramel-pear and ricotta-fig-almond.
San Crispino - Via della Panetteria 42 (1 minute walk from Trevi Fountain)
A rave review some years ago in the New York Times raised this gelateria's profile and it remains wildly popular with tourists; there are often lines out the door. Inside, the gelatos are stored in stainless steel bins with lids -- they take ice cream very, very seriously here and everything is made from scratch, using only fresh ingredients. Its flavors are creamier and more ice-cream like than some gelatos; the San Crispino and crema di limone (lemon cream) flavors come particularly highly recommended.
* Shop is really small so open your eyes wide and look for it!
Giolitti - Via Uffici del Vicario 40 (4 minute walk from Pantheon)
This is a very old establishment -- it opened in 1900! -- and is often voted best ice cream in local polls. The high-ceilinged interior recalls the turn of the last century, with mirrors and marble and table seating; the staff are friendly and the selection vast. Try the crema marrone (chestnut), which was a favourite of Pope John Paul II, who sent his driver to pick up a tub whenever he was in the mood.
Ciampini - Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29, close to Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps. Ciampini is a favorite with locals, and offers good, reliable ice cream.
Della Palma - 20/23 Via della Maddalena, 2min walk from Pantheon
Baskin Robbins of Rome, with countless flavors and varieties (lots of soy choices, frozen yogurt, etc.)
Markets in Rome
Markets in Rome usually open at 7am - 1pm, Monday to Saturday.
Campo de Fiori
Often mentioned in the guidebooks as a quaint, sometimes must see, market within easy reach of nearby tourist attractions. Translated literally as Field of Flowers, the Field refers to the fact that the area was a field until the 15th century when it was paved over.
Getting there: It is a 9 minute walk from the Pantheon and 5 minute walk from Piazza Navona
Porta Portese
Vendors are likely to sell merchandise ranging from secondhand paintings of Madonnas and termite-eaten Il Duce wooden medallions, to pseudo-Etruscan hairpins, rosaries, 1947 TVs, and books printed in 1835. Serious shoppers can often ferret out a good buy. If you've ever been impressed with the bargaining power of the Spaniard, you haven't seen anything until you've bartered with an Italian.
Getting there: Bus: 75 to Porta Portese, and then a short walk to Via Portuense
Opening Hours: Sunday 7am - 1pm
Reference: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/S23959.html
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
The largest open-air food market in Rome takes place at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Most of the vendors at this gigantic square sell fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foodstuffs, although many stalls are devoted to such items as cutlery, clothing, and other merchandise. The place has little to tempt the serious shopper, but it's great for discovering a slice of Roman life.
Getting there: Metro: Vittorio Emanuele, 9 minutes walk from Termini
Reference: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/S23958.html
Campo de Fiori
Often mentioned in the guidebooks as a quaint, sometimes must see, market within easy reach of nearby tourist attractions. Translated literally as Field of Flowers, the Field refers to the fact that the area was a field until the 15th century when it was paved over.
Getting there: It is a 9 minute walk from the Pantheon and 5 minute walk from Piazza Navona
Porta Portese
Vendors are likely to sell merchandise ranging from secondhand paintings of Madonnas and termite-eaten Il Duce wooden medallions, to pseudo-Etruscan hairpins, rosaries, 1947 TVs, and books printed in 1835. Serious shoppers can often ferret out a good buy. If you've ever been impressed with the bargaining power of the Spaniard, you haven't seen anything until you've bartered with an Italian.
Getting there: Bus: 75 to Porta Portese, and then a short walk to Via Portuense
Opening Hours: Sunday 7am - 1pm
Reference: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/S23959.html
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele
The largest open-air food market in Rome takes place at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Most of the vendors at this gigantic square sell fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foodstuffs, although many stalls are devoted to such items as cutlery, clothing, and other merchandise. The place has little to tempt the serious shopper, but it's great for discovering a slice of Roman life.
Getting there: Metro: Vittorio Emanuele, 9 minutes walk from Termini
Reference: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/S23958.html
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Pizzeria Baffetto
Frommer's Review
Our Roman friends always take out-of-towners here when they ask for the best pizza in Rome. Arguably, Pizzeria Baffetto fills the bill and has done so for the past 80 years. Pizzas are sold as piccolo (small), media (medium), or grande (large). Most pizza aficionados order the margherita, which is the simplest version, with mozzarella and tomato sauce, but a wide range of toppings is served. The chef is proud of his pizza Baffetto, the house specialty. It comes with a topping of tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausages, roasted peppers, and eggs. The pizza crusts are delightfully thin, and the pies are served piping hot from the intense heat of the ancient ovens.
Price: Pizza 4€-8€
Address: Via del Governo Vecchio 114, Rome
- 8-min westward walk from Pantheon or 4-min westward walk from Piazza Navona
Our Roman friends always take out-of-towners here when they ask for the best pizza in Rome. Arguably, Pizzeria Baffetto fills the bill and has done so for the past 80 years. Pizzas are sold as piccolo (small), media (medium), or grande (large). Most pizza aficionados order the margherita, which is the simplest version, with mozzarella and tomato sauce, but a wide range of toppings is served. The chef is proud of his pizza Baffetto, the house specialty. It comes with a topping of tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, sausages, roasted peppers, and eggs. The pizza crusts are delightfully thin, and the pies are served piping hot from the intense heat of the ancient ovens.
Price: Pizza 4€-8€
Address: Via del Governo Vecchio 114, Rome
- 8-min westward walk from Pantheon or 4-min westward walk from Piazza Navona
Things (I want) to do in ROME
Europe 2009!
Cities I'm visiting:
1) Barcelona
2) Milan
3) Venice
4) Rome
5) Florence
6) Foxtown (Switzerland)
# Days: 12
Month of visit: May 2009
1) Barcelona
2) Milan
3) Venice
4) Rome
5) Florence
6) Foxtown (Switzerland)
# Days: 12
Month of visit: May 2009
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