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notes

27

Thurs

out

28

Fri

Spanish Steps, Trevi

29

Sat

Coliseum / Forum

30

Sun

Ostia

although department stores are open Sundays, many stores are not

1

Mon

Pantheon, churches

with the exception of food stores, most stores close on Monday morning 

The Primo Maggio outdoor concert extravaganza is a blast organized by Italy's biggest labor unions. Held on Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano on May 1, this free concert attracts hundreds of thousands.  (Fodor)

2

Tues

Vatican

3

Wed

Borghese

Reserve online soon

4

Thurs

rain date Ostia

5

Fri

shopping

6

Sat

return

Time

Palatine Hill

9 am - 7 pm; daily

http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=rome@130&cur_section=fea&feature=30008

There are few more atmospheric places in Rome to wander about in than the Palatine Hill, with its hidden corners and shady lanes.The Belvedere offers panoramic views of the famous Roman arena, the Circo Massimo 

Coliseum

9 am - 7 pm; daily

buy tickets

Forum

9 am - 7 pm; daily

Pantheon

8:30 - 7:30 daily, Sun = 9 - 6

Baths of Diocletian

closed Monday

Vatican Museum

M - F = 8:45 - 4:45, Sat = 8:45 - 1:45

last Sunday of month = open and free

Borghese Gallery

closed Monday

http://www.galleriaborghese.it/borghese/en/edefault.htm

National Museum of Rome

closed Monday; 9 - 7:45 daily

Saint Peters

7 - 7 daily

Saint Peter in Chains

closed 12:30 - 3:30; otherwise open

San Giovanni in Laterano

7 - 7 daily

http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/rome/sangiovanni.html

http://www.livinginrome.com/info/rome-basilica-st-giovanni-laterano.php

San Clemente

7 - 7 daily; closed 12:30 - 3

Santa Maria Maggiore

7 - 7 daily

http://www.panoramas.dk/fullscreen/fullscreen46.html

Spanish Steps

Trevi Fountain

Campo de' Fiori

morning

morning market

Ostia Antica

closed Monday

Before exploring Ostia Antica's ruins, it's worthwhile to take a detour to stroll around the quaint medieval borgo (old town) and visit the imposing Castello della Rovere.

Trastevere walk

Trajan's Column

closed Monday

30 mins

column and forum

Circus Maximus.

Fodor search http://www.fodors.com/search2/top2.cfm?search=rome

Fodor in Five days

Fodor Useful Expressions http://www.fodors.com/language/  http://www.fodors.com/language/llresults.cfm?lid=3&cid=14

http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g187791-Activities-oa220-Rome_Lazio.html

Italian Language   http://italian.about.com/library/fare/blfareindex01.htm

podcasts http://www.ricksteves.com/radio/podcast.htm

Podcasts for Travelers    http://www.slowtrav.com/europe/podcasting.htm 

Free  Language Courses http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlinecourses/a/freelanguage.htm

Barberini resturant     Via della Purificazione, 21

http://www.restaurantforyou.com/common/rist_it668.html

Mosaics www.classicalmosaics.com/photo_album.htm

Night entertainments at the Roman Houses"

  http://www.caseromane.it/en/events.html

Rick Graffiti excerpts    RS Graffiti Wall      RS Rome feedback         Rick Info

Packing List (way too much stuff) http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/womenpack.htm

Sunset view - Rome: View from the top of Castel Sant'Angelo looking back at St. Peter's.

SMS  http://www.beniculturali.it/default.asp?versione=Inglese&from=1

Slow travelers language http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/language/

Italian Language Lessons: Caffè Talk  http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/language/caffes.htm

ViaMichelin online map http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/direct/map/Rome-map

http://wiki.ehow.com/Spend-Three-Days-in-Rome

http://www.italiantourism.com/

http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/rome/tips.html

Tourist Advice: The Rome Tourism Office is located at Fiumicino Airport and at via Parigi 5. If you have up to four days in Rome, consult their online recommended itineraries. There are nine Informa Rome tourist information kiosks, at locations including Termini Station, Castel Sant’Angelo, Via del Tritone and Trastevere’s Piazza Sonnino.

Brochures: http://www.romaturismo.com/v2/richiestamateriali/en/richiestamateriali.html

Rome Bus http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/rome%5Ftransportation/bus.htm

including pictures of bus stop signs

and types of tickets http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/rome%5Ftransportation/tickets.htm

Via Veneto

 http://www.romecity.it/Viaveneto.htm#shops

http://www.romaviva.com/Via-Veneto/home_eng.htm

The National Museum of Rome, which possesses one of the world's most important archaeological collections, is housed in three different facilities: the Baths of Diocletian, which include the Octagonal Hall, the Palazzo Massimo, and the Palazzo Altemps. http://www.roma2000.it/zmunaro.html

Piazza del Popolo: Starting from the Middle Ages it was the main entrance to the city from north.

http://www.italycyberguide.com/Geography/cities/rome2000/E6a.htm

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/rome/0064022154.html

http://rubens.anu.edu.au/htdocs/bycountry/italy/rome/popolo/database/new/01161.html

The Popolo Project

May   The Primo Maggio outdoor concert extravaganza is a blast organized by Italy's biggest labor unions. Held on Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano on May 1, this free concert attracts hundreds of thousands.

Roman coins: www.romancoins.info

Rome Virtual Tours: Amazing VR images taken throughout Rome in many interesting places showing you Rome in a unique 3D interactive experience. http://www.italybyclick.com/vr/index.html

Fodor's locations

Aventine and Testaccio | Campo dei Fiori | Colosseum | Jewish Ghetto | Near Termini | Parioli | Piazza Navona | Piazza di Spagna | San Lorenzo | San Pietro | Termini | Trastevere | Via Appia Antica | Via Veneto

America Airline vacations     

Rome = FCO (or CIA)

Perillo Tours

Liberty Travel package

Temperature

http://www.livinginrome.com/      web tours

Currency converter: CNN Money // As of 12/30/03

• 10 Euros = $12.55,   20 Euros = $25.20

• 10 Pounds = $17.80,  20 Pounds = $35.60

Guides

Italian Government Tourist Board: http://www.italiantourism.com/

Lonely planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/rome/

Rome Guide: http://www.romeguide.it/

Fodor: http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/

Capital City Rome

Languages
Spoken Italian (official), German (parts of Trentino-Alto Adige region), French (Valle d'Aosta region), Slovene (Trieste-Gorizia area)
Population 57.6 million

Map

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/europe/rome/rome.htm

Regions: http://www.italiantourism.com/regions.html

Trip Advisor hotel reviews

http://www.tripadvisor.com/

Virtual Tourist:  http://www.virtualtourist.com/f/p/ad72/

Hotel: Hotel Eliseo / Expedia (long uphill walk?)

Walking tours

http://www.just-tours.net/   : Rome    Pompeii

Frommer suggests

www.Hotels.com

Best Western Italy

www.raileurope.com

WiFi Tavern -free   List -pay  Another list

Ostia

http://www.ostia-antica.org/

Capri

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ne2003/ne2003/main_TInfo.html

http://www.capri.net/salsa/lang/en/page/getting_here.html

http://www.ecco2000.unina.it/TravelTips.html

http://www.capri.net/salsa/lang/en/page/getting_here.html

http://www.capri.net/salsa/lang/en/page/maps.html   size, distance from Naples

Epinions Rome: http://www.epinions.com/trvl-Destinations-All-Europe-Italy-Rome

Slow Travelers:

  http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/     intro

http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/food/restaurant.htm  
dining - see bill and photos

  http://www.slowtrav.com/search.htm search

http://www.slowtrav.com/tr/default.asp   trip reports

Frommer Pompeii             and more (to Pompeii from Naples)

Epinions Pompeii: http://www.epinions.com/trvl-Dest-Europe-Italy-Campania-Pompeii

Pompeii Hotels: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g187786-Pompeii_Campania-Hotels.html

Villa Laura: http://www.villalaura.com/

Hotel Forum: http://www.hotelforum.it/