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Taverna dei Quaranta, a true Roman restaurant

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2011 in Best of Rome, Rome Nightlife tagged with , ,

The restaurant is on 2 floors and boasts a view of the Coliseum from its terrace dining area. Taverna dei Quaranta serves all the typical Roman dishes and popular Roman pizzas, all done with the most thin crust and cooked in a classic wood fire pizza oven.

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Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Rome

Posted by Romanizer on September 09, 2010 in Best of Rome, Useful Information tagged with ,

St. Regis Grand RomeMajestically luxurious, deluxe interiors and a solemn façade creates a seductive atmosphere in this hotel. Each of the 138 guest rooms and 23 suites feature a unique identity and are elegantly appointed in a combination of Empire, Regency and Louis XV styles. Booking Online. Hotel HasslerThis small and atmospheric hotel pays careful attention to detail in orde

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Rome Attractions – Cloaca Maxima

Posted by Romanizer on May 05, 2010 in Rome Attractions tagged with , , ,

The Cloaca Maxima ("greatest sewer") is one of the oldest monuments of Rome. It was built as a canal through the Forum Romanum in the sixth century BCE and its construction is generally attributed to king Tarquinius Priscus.There are many "cloaca" beneath the city, none of which are as large as the cloaca maxima. If you visit the subterranean (ancient Roman) remains beneath the church of

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Travel from Rome to Florence

Posted by Romanizer on May 05, 2010 in Rome Tours tagged with , ,

Rome and Florence are two of Italy's top cities for visitors and many travelers visit both cities on the same trip. This information will help you easily get between the two cities. How to Get from Rome to Florence by Train There are 52 trains a day from Rome to Florence. The Euro Star only takes 1 Hr & 35 Min. Take a look at the web site for the Italian State Railways Trenitalia. Rememb

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Travel From Rome to Orvieto

Posted by Romanizer on May 05, 2010 in Rome Tours tagged with , , ,

Orvieto is a city in southwestern Umbria, Italy situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. The site of the city is among the most dramatic in Europe, rising above the almost-vertical faces of tuff cliffs that are completed by defensive walls built of the same stone. (source | Wikipedia) Orvieto HighlightsMedieval Duomo with a stunning mosaic facade Saint Patrick's W

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Travel from Rome to Ostia Antica

Posted by Romanizer on May 05, 2010 in Rome Tours tagged with , , , , ,

The Roman port of Ostia is easier to visit than Pompeii (which is four hours south of Rome by train). And, in some ways, it's more interesting. Because Ostia was a working port town, it shows a more complete and gritty look at Roman life than wealthy Pompeii. Wandering around today, you'll see the remains of the docks, warehouses, apartment flats, mansions,

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Travel from Rome to Tivoli

Posted by Romanizer on May 05, 2010 in Rome Tours tagged with , ,

Conveniently located about 25 miles east of Rome, Tivoli is accessed by car, bus, train, or tour group. Shuttle busses from the village center run to Hadrian's villa on a plateau nearby.

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