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In this guide, I will provide all the necessary tips to skip the line and optimize your Rome visit. While you’re there, keep the Bernini party going! Make sure to catch The Rape of Persephone and his interpretation of David. 1. The Capitoline Wolf Of course, the Cardinal went to complain to the Pope. It is rumoured that the Pope’s response was that he had no jurisdiction over the Underworld. The portrait, therefore, remains to this day, in Michelangelo’s Hell, for all visitors to behold, even after 450 years. The nudity was later covered up by another painter, after decisions taken by the Council of Trent. I believe no artist has the right to touch the work of another artist; but at the Vatican, the Pope and his Councils rule. Pompeii’s fascinating history will certainly captivate the whole family. Make sure to do this visit on your 5th day in Rome.

The solution is pretty straightforward; you simply need to decide your preferences for public transportation and places you intend to visit: Located nearby, the Via del Corso and Via Condotti are two of Rome’s most renowned shopping streets, filled with a plethora of boutiques, designer stores, and more traditional shops. Just about 10 metres from the beginning of the street, on the right, is Rome’s oldest coffee shop and Bar: the Antico Caffè Greco. It was opened in 1760. Many a celebrity has been a customer at the Cafe. Keats and Shelley had coffee there as well when they lived in Rome. The list of celebrity customers is almost endless: Goethe, Byron, Liszt, Wagner, and even Casanova, had coffee at the Greco. It is rumoured to be one of Sophia Loren’s favourite cafes in the City. Terrazza del Gianicolo: If you’re into views, keep going up the Gianicolo until you arrive to Piazza Garibaldi. Here, you’ll find the splendid terrace of the Gianicolo, where you’ll get another fabulous view of Rome.

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DNF I couldn’t bare to read any more obsessive delusional and down right depressing thoughts. There was more about how she missed a cheating lovers kiss than the city itself. It should have been called something else because I felt like I was more in her depressive head than in this beautiful city. San Luigi dei Francesi Church: Up next, explore the world-famous San Luigi de’ Francesi church, just a few steps away, known for its artistic treasures. Here, you’ll find three of Caravaggio’s masterpieces: The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, The Inspiration of Saint Matthew and The Calling of St Matthew. In addition to these intense spectacles, the Colosseum was also the stage for theatrical plays and reenactments of renowned battles. During the tour, you will drive past Piazza Venezia and Il Vittoriano, which houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Due to the white marble and the enormity of the structure, American GIs gave it the name, “Wedding Cake” during the War.

To experience the grandeur of these iconic villas, you should opt for a guided tour with transport from Rome included. If you still have questions after reading this guide (or need help organizing your holiday), don’t hesitate to ask me in the comments section located at the very end of this article. After an early breakfast, we can take the Metro to the Colosseo station. When you exit the station, theColosseumis right before you. In its heyday, the exterior was clad in white marble.The columns outside the three levels were Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The Romans say, “When stands the Colosseum, Rome shall stand; when falls the Colosseum, Rome shall fall, and with it, the whole world.” In addition to the best places to visit and activities for each stage of your itinerary, I will also give you all my best tips and accommodation suggestions depending on your budget. If you sit down for your coffee at the Greco, there will be a cover charge; but most Italians will just stand at the bar with friends and chat, as they have a cup of coffee and an Amaretto. Do go in and have a look. After the Greco, you could visit the designer stores or just window shop for ideas. It is said the fashion colours for the year are seen earlier in Rome than anywhere else in the world. Once you are through with the exclusive stores, at the end of Via Condotti, you could turn right to Via del Corso. There, you will find more upmarket shops that sell clothing. Their prices are lower than on Via Condotti.Private transfers from Rome Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport, Ciampino International Airport, The Port of Civitavecchia, or Termini Station can be arranged for a fee. Valet parking is also available if you are self-driving to Six Senses Rome. Lunch:Have lunch at Vivi Bistrot, right on Piazza Navona, where you’ll taste Italian food with a healthy twist. There’s a spectacular courtyard overlooking the piazza. If instead you’d rather eat some traditional Roman cuisine, head to Piazza Campo de’Fiori (just a 5-minute walk), where you’ll taste one of my favorites carbonaras in Rome at Osteria da Fortunata. Another great place is Luciano Cucina Italiana awarded one of the best carbonaras in Rome, or the famed Salumeria Roscioli. Remember to wear comfortable shoes for exploring this charming village and the surrounding nature. Castel Gandolfo Option 3: Discover the Amalfi Coast

In this decadent, deeply evocative novel, a young artist travels to Rome to heal a broken heart, where she confronts loneliness and intimacy, rage and “Sensorial as hell . . . A stunningly cool and stylish debut" (Paul Beatty, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sellout ). Unfortunately I did not. Her life was just too cushy to feel relatable. Her father is a famous singer, she’s had many opportunities to travel, and she’s an artist who happens to be successful enough to make a living for herself in New York City (of all the expensive places!) with artwork that she basically calls easy doodles…. And I’m supposed to feel sorry for her? Just because she chose the wrong guy? Benvenuti a Roma (Welcome to Rome). Most long-haul flights especially across the Atlantic, or from the Gulf will arrive in Fiumicino early in the morning. After you clear immigration and Customs, you would be ready to proceed to your hotel. If you wish, you could take a taxi directly to the hotel. Always take a taxi from the official taxi rank; do not accept transportation offers from any of the touts who offer to drive you to town for a fantastic price.Is this how these six days are going to unfold? Circling strangers, overhearing hints of their lives, imagining what the rest might resemble? Wanting to know them? Not being able to?’