Rome
41 Via Campania (near US Embassy)
Phone: 39-06-473-931
Referred by Bill Bryson (1999), 350K for double
Archive for December, 2005
Hotel Victoria
December 29, 2005Museo di Civita Romano
December 29, 2005Rome
Models of Rome through the ages. Incredible models of Coloseo & The City of Rome – worth the ticket price. In EUR – Metro Linea B towards Laurentia – EUR Fermi stop. Take Via America towards the AGIP tower, left on Via d’Arte. Look for sign overhead. enter building on right for bigletti. (6/1/02)
National Museum
December 29, 2005Rome
100 Meters from Termini. INCREDIBLE frescos & paintings from Villas of the roman empire ( 2nd floor, guide required). Wonderful coin collection in basement. One of the best museums of Roman art anywhere. (6/1/02)
Catacombs @ Chiesa Saint Agnese
December 29, 2005Rome
Take Nomentana over the expressway towards termini. 1 Km. Down on right. Catacombs are under the church, guide required (30 minute tour). Fascinating. (6/1/02)
Boca della verita
December 29, 2005Rome
Old drain cover, worth a look. Follow the Appian way (old Roman main road) from colliseo past circus maximus (circo masimo). (6/1/02)
Teatro Marcello
December 29, 2005Rome
Roman theater. Good condition. View from street, worth a look. Take road from Boca della virita toward Victoria Emanuelle II. (6/1/02)
Hotel del Corso
December 29, 2005Rome
Via del Corso 79
Rome, Italy 00186
Phone: 06-36-00-62-33
Fax: 06-32-60-00-34
info@hoteldelcorsoroma.com
This is where we normally stay. Great location (on the Corso). Roof top cafe for breakfast, etc. 220 € per night. Nice room (suite), Ask for room inside with terrace. (6/1/02)
Restaurant Trattoria Papei
December 29, 2005Siena
Piazza del Mercato 6
Siena, Italy 53106
Take the second steet from the right as you face the Torre de Mangia-dead ends in the Piazza del Mercato. 0577-28-08-94. Closed Monday. Went 5/24/02 – Very Good. House wine good (Chianti), Pappardelle with wild boar sauce excellent. Servers very nice. Prices very good (39 Euro ? for 2) Wild Boar very good – sauce excellent – order with patatene fritta (fries). No reservations needed. Try other grilled items and spaghetti pomodoro next time.
5/25/02: Went back! They do have a wine list – you must ask for it. Ribolitta (bread stew) was delicious – also, pork ribs (big pile) & Chicken Cacciatore. Plan to wait a while for your check (il conto) especially if they’re busy.
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