Saturday, August 13
We did another trial run to Ostiense station and are comfortable with what we have to do with our suitcases tomorrow! From there we took the underground to Piazza Del Popolo to start our touring for the day. You pass through an impressive gate and then there is a fantastic Egyptian obelisk in the middle of the piazza.
We then walked to the Tiber river, passing the Palace of Justice (the Supreme Court) on our way to Piazza Navona - this is our favourite piazza in Rome and is always full of tourists. Restaurants and shops line the piazza and it's a very lovely spot.
We were touching base again with the main spots we like, and next up was the Pantheon, which was built around 25BC, but modified in 125AD after a couple of fires! We got inside without having to wait in line, and it truly is an architectural marvel.
Our final stop was the Trevi Fountain, which has been cleaned up since we were last here in 2008, and again it was a matter of being patient to get a photo. Everywhere we went today there was a strong police/army presence, which made us feel safe and secure. Rome is a great city and we have enjoyed our time, with lots to see, good food to eat and fantastic sights everywhere.
We did another trial run to Ostiense station and are comfortable with what we have to do with our suitcases tomorrow! From there we took the underground to Piazza Del Popolo to start our touring for the day. You pass through an impressive gate and then there is a fantastic Egyptian obelisk in the middle of the piazza.
We then walked to the Tiber river, passing the Palace of Justice (the Supreme Court) on our way to Piazza Navona - this is our favourite piazza in Rome and is always full of tourists. Restaurants and shops line the piazza and it's a very lovely spot.
We were touching base again with the main spots we like, and next up was the Pantheon, which was built around 25BC, but modified in 125AD after a couple of fires! We got inside without having to wait in line, and it truly is an architectural marvel.
Our final stop was the Trevi Fountain, which has been cleaned up since we were last here in 2008, and again it was a matter of being patient to get a photo. Everywhere we went today there was a strong police/army presence, which made us feel safe and secure. Rome is a great city and we have enjoyed our time, with lots to see, good food to eat and fantastic sights everywhere.
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