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When In Rome

A trip from 17 February 2008 to 24 February 2008, travelling to Rome
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Rome
Day:
17/02/2008 to 24/02/2008
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Mon 18/02/08 (day 2) - Rome

No visit to Rome is complete without having seen its magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre with seating for …
Thing to Do
Colosseum ("Coliseum")
Piazza del Colosseo
Rome, 00184
Italy
+39 6 700 4261 / +39 6 700 5469
Mon Feb 18 10:00AM - Mon Feb 18 12:00PM
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Tue 19/02/08 (day 3) - Rome

Design of the villa began at the start of the 17th century when Pope Paul V Borghese was elected. Its style resembles …
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Villa Borghese
Piazzale Flaminio
Rome, 00196
Italy
+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
Tue Feb 19 12:00PM - Tue Feb 19 1:00PM
Notes
We should have our picnic in the park before heading toward the Gallery. This park was highly recommended by our friend.
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This collection is housed in a building constructed in 1613 for Cardinal Scipione Borghese, one of Bernini's greatest …
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Galleria Borghese
5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese
Rome, 00197
Italy
+39 6 841 3979
Tue Feb 19 1:00PM - Tue Feb 19 3:00PM
Notes
This will be an exciting chance to show the children works made by the Italian Masters of Art. They have seen the art works in other cities, they will have a good reference to compare styles.
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Our tickets will be available the evening before, Tuesday February 19 at the visitors' reception desk in the …More  
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Tue Feb 19 5:00PM - Tue Feb 19 6:45PM
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Get tickets this day for the Pope's General audience on Wed.
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Wed 20/02/08 (day 4) - Rome

Enclosed by Bernini's magnificent colonnade, this square has the largest number of visitors in the world. Millions …
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Piazza San Pietro
Piazza San Pietro
Rome, 00193
Italy
+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
Wed Feb 20 10:00AM - Wed Feb 20 11:00AM
Notes
General audience with the Pope with thousands of Angie's buddies. Don't know how long the Pope will speak, should be interesting. Standing room only!
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Unscheduled - Rome

It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the Eternal City - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican …
Town
Rome, Italy
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This unique art collection is exhibited in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. The magnificent Raphael Rooms …
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Viale Vaticano
Rome, 00193
Italy
+39 (0)6 6988 3041
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Reorganisation of Piazza del Campidoglio began in 1539 as part of a plan undertaken by Pope Paul III. It was the …
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Piazza del Campidoglio
Piazza del Campidoglio
Rome, 00186
Italy
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San Giovanni in Laterano is the oldest church in the world. It was founded by Pope Melchiade at the start of the 4th …
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San Giovanni in Laterano
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
Rome, 00184
Italy
+39 6 0669 8643
Notes
Times open: 7a-6p M-Sun
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The beautiful church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, built on the foundations of the temple of Juno, is located on …
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Santa Maria in Aracoeli
4 Piazza del Campidoglio
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 (0)6 679 8155
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Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome …
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Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 6 6830 0230
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An incredible, almost theatrical square with the lovely Spanish steps leading up to the Chiesa di Trinità dei Monti. …
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Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna
Rome, 00187
Italy
+39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
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It is strange to think that this area of Rome was originally built to be a city port where storehouses held goods …
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Viale di Trastevere
Rome, 00153
Italy
+39 (0)6 48 8991 (Roma Tourismo)
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People come by the millions each year to receive the Pope's blessing, traditionally given on Sundays at noon. St Pet …
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San Pietro (St. Peter's Basilica)
Piazza San Pietro
Rome, 00193
Italy
+39 (0)6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
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The Capitoline Museums are housed in two palaces that face each other. The one on the left of Michelangelo's steps …
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Capitoline Museums
1 Piazza del Campidoglio
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 6 6710 2475
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Tradition has it that throwing a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain guarantees a swift return to the …
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Fontana di Trevi
Piazza di Trevi
Rome, 00187
Italy
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The ancient Appian Way was the most important of the consular roads. It was inaugurated in 312 B.C. by censor …
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42 Via Appia Antica
Rome, 00179
Italy
+39 6 512 6314 / +39 6 513 0682
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The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 139 …
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Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere Castello
Rome, 00193
Italy
+39 6 328 691
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During the Christmas season this square is packed with stalls selling toys, sweets and decorations for the Nativity …
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Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
Rome, 00186
Italy
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This large column was erected after the death of Marcus Aurelius to commemorate his victories over the barbarians. T …
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Piazza Colonna
Rome, 00187
Italy
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Ponte Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's loveliest and best-known bridges. It is immediately recognisable from the statues …
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Ponte S. Angelo
Ponte Sant'Angelo
Rome, 00193
Italy
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The Arciconfraternita della Carità ('Archbrotherhood of Charity') occupied the premises of this church from the firs …
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62 A Via Monserrato
Rome, 00186
Italy
+39 6 687 9786
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In the middle of the congested Piazza Barberini stands the Fountain of Triton, one of Bernini's finest. It shows …
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Fontana del Tritone e Fontana delle Api
Piazza Barberini
Rome, 00187
Italy
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