Rome Italy (Walking Tour of the Wonderful
Piazzas of Ancient Rome) (4/30/2018)
Rome Italy |
When you
visit Rome, of course you must see the amazing sites such as the Coliseum,
Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican, Spanish Steps, etc. They are
amazing!
Quaint Streets and Restaurants - Rome Italy |
Piazza della Minerva
Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva - Rome |
Reminder Travel Tip: Visiting Rome’s ancient sites and
walking the old streets is one of the main reasons to visit. Remember these
cobblestone roads and some uneven services to walk on. Wear Good Walking Shoes!
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio Loyola |
Piazza di Sant’Ignazio Loyola
Next stop
in Rome is the attractive 18th-century Piazza di Sant’Ignazio Loyola (take Via Santa Caterina da Siena
which turns into Via del Pie di Marmo, then turn left on Via de Sant’Ignazio).
Here you should visit the spectacular church (no entrance fee), Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola with
its amazing trompe l’ceil ceiling fresco.
Optional detour: Trevi Fountain (Foutano di Trevi)
Trevi Fountain - Rome, Italy |
The 17th-century
Trevi Fountain is one of our
favorite places in Rome to visit. We think it is magical. Don’t forget to
follow the tradition to toss a coin over your shoulder into the water to ensure
you will return to Rome. To get to the Trevi Fountain from the Piazza di Sant’Ignazio Loyola, head over
to and cross the busy Via del Corso turning left and then right on the quaint
street of Via delle Muratte.
Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda - Rome, Italy |
Pantheon - Rome, Italy |
Piazza Navona
Fun Street Performers - Piazza Navona, Rome |
Next
visiting the large Piazza Navona with
its elaborate fountains, fun street-performance artists, and scenic buildings,
makes it one of Rome’s great
showpiece squares and very enjoyable (follow the signs from the Pantheon). The
fountain Fontana dei Quattro Flumi
is Piazza Navona’s splendid centerpiece. The piazza is lined with many Italian
restaurants if lunchtime is on your mind.
Campo de’ Fiori
Good Italian Restaurants - Campo de Fiori, Rome |
Campo de’ Fiori is one of our favorite places on this walking tour in Rome. By day, it
is colorful market, by night a lively bar scene of young people. The market in Campo de’ Fiori is undeniably
Rome’s most famous open-air
market (open early morning to about 1-2pm, closed Sundays).
Open-Air Market at Campo de Fiori - Rome |
At Rome’s
Campo de’ Fioir, you can purchase a wide range of Italian goods including all
sorts of food, clothes, souvenir accessories, pasta, spices, limoncello, olive
oil, balsamic vinegar, and more. There are also lots of picturesque Italian
restaurants where you can enjoy great people watching with your Italian food,
wine, and beer.
Trastevere
Atmospheric Streets - Trastevere, Rome |
Just south
of Campo de’ Fioir across the river we enjoyed wandering around Tratevere, Rome’s trendy area with atmospheric
cobbled streets lined with ancient houses and lots of cafes, bars, and
restaurants. Although we enjoyed the quaintness Trastevere, there are some
impressive sites to enjoy.
Basilica of Santa Maria - Trastevere, Rome |
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
is one of the oldest churches in Rome. While much of it was built in the 12th
century, the floor plan and some walls date back to 340AD. Piazza Trilussa is good for people watching and a nice place to
relax.
Travel Tip: The best times to visit Rome for nice weather and somewhat lesser
crowds is May and September. Summer (July and August) is the high season with
higher prices and temperatures (sometimes very hot) as well as much larger
crowds.
Slow Down - Enjoy the Italian Way of Life |
Italian Food - YUM! |
Grazie – Thank you
Prego - you’re welcome
Mi scusi - excuse me
Si – yes
No – no
Bello, Bellissimo – beautiful
Entrata - entrance
Uscita - exit
Banca – bank
Citta – city
Ristorante – restaurant
La Polizia – police
Parla inglese - Do you speak English?
Prego - you’re welcome
Mi scusi - excuse me
Si – yes
No – no
Bello, Bellissimo – beautiful
Entrata - entrance
Uscita - exit
Banca – bank
Citta – city
Ristorante – restaurant
La Polizia – police
Parla inglese - Do you speak English?
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beaten path in wonderful Rome Italy!
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