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A lucky 2p2er/ex-stter is going to Rome and asked for a list of must see places. Please comment or make additions. Since these places have latin/finnish/english names some might sound weird, sorry.
Must see places in order of appearance:
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Pandora's temple - One of the best kept buildings. Very impressive. It used to be cover with copper but some ashole pope took it and gave it to Bernini.[*]
Forum Romanum - The sight where emperors built their Forums. Pretty much in ruins, but very impressive. [*]
Palatinus hill - "Above" Forum Romanum. This is where the rich romans lived. Quiet and athmospheric.[*]
The Colosseum - Gladiator [censored]. Take the guided tour and you'll cut the endless lines[*]
The St Peters square, the dome, and the church itself - The mother of all churches. It's huge! Be sure to visit the dome![*]
The Sixtine Chapel - The que was 5 hours but it was worth it. You get to see the Vatican museums while queing so its not that bad. [*]
Castle Sant Angelo - Has a very colorful history. Nowadays looks pretty ugly, but used to be covered in marble (until some ashole pope took it away to make rocks or something).[*]
The Capitolium hill - Didnt get to spend that much time here, hope you will![*]
The Spanish steps - See them and... move along![/list]
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Thx Karp [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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The Pantheon really needs to be on here. It's fun to go at night and sit and get drunk in the courtyard looking at the Pantheon.
Also Trevi Fountain is pretty cool.
Try to find Giolitti's for the best gelato in Rome. I think it's not too far from Trevi Fountain. But it's down a little side street, so you will have to ask.
There are two really good restaurants just to the right of the Spanish Steps (if you're looking up) and around the corner a little. One is always crowded, you can't miss it, can't remember the name though, but it's the one everyone goes to.
The other is a little a restaurant/wine bar called Hole in One (in Italian). It's about half-way up the little side stairway that leads up to the top. Best caprese salad I had in Italy, and I tried a lot. I ate there twice, and every dish was excellent.