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Tag Archives: Vatican
The best B&B in Rome
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Rome, look no further than Bed and Breakfast Julius Caesar. During the height of the Icelandic volcano disruption I booked several nights in this B&B when it became clear that I wasn’t … Continue reading
An impromptu trip to Rome (part 2)
18/1/09 – 1pm Had a nice long sleep and then got the Metro up to the Vatican. Had a wander round and took some photos, including this one of a grandad feeding the pigeons with his little granddaughter! I’m currently … Continue reading
Posted in Looking back
Tagged Augustus, Baths of Diocletian, Cavour, Circus Maximus, Colosseum, holiday in Rome, House of Livia frescoes, Madonna dei Monti, Museo Nazionale Rome, Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Rome blog, Rome Metro, Rome travel blog, San Crispino Rome, San Pietro, Terme Museum Rome, Termini, Trevi Fountain, Vatican, Via del Corso
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An impromptu trip to Rome (part 1)
One blustery Friday evening in January 2009 I did the most spontaneous thing I have ever done and booked a flight to Rome for early the following morning. Earlier in the day I’d endured the dreaded ‘Collections’ (Oxford speak for … Continue reading
Posted in Looking back
Tagged Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, gelateria, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, pizza, Rome, San Crispino, Spanish Steps, Termini, Trajan's Column, Trevi Fountain, Vatican
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