We're off to Rome next weekend for Rachel's birthday, just the two of us. I've only ever been to the eternal city on business, visiting a TV studio run by the Vatican, hanging out with some lads from Sony Italia and staying in a grim airport hotel. And that was 12 years ago. Any tips, hints and advice will be very gratefully received - a bottle of
Barolo for the best one.
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Check out Trastevere, its a district just south of the river Tiber, lots of history, almost like a small italian town within Rome. Meieval sqaures and some good bars and Pizzerias. We ate at Da Ivo - excellent and inexpensive Pizzeria (for Rome!)
For a great lunch , try Sora Margherita in the Jewish Ghetto area just north of the Tiber and close to the Forum. It takes soem finding but it is very good and a real experience. looking for the address, I found this piece about it: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/jun/02/foodanddrink.features1
Avoid eating anywhere around the Piazza Navona or Trevi Fountain. Tripadvisor is your friend. Have a great time - Buon Viaggio !
A couple of places to recommend - firstly the cafe on the top floor of Castel Sant'Angelo is a romantic spot for coffee if not over-run by tourists and the view is great.
Secondly and slightly less well known, the Basilica of San Clemente is a great combination of church and archaeological dig, with a 3rd Century church in the basement. Really interesting and quiter than most of the other Basilicas in the city centre.
From Richard & Michelle your next door but one neighbours - your blog introduced the world of Marple to us!
p.s. you can have some freshly laid eggs for free anytime you like.
Thanks - these are amazing tips - wonderful.
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