Rome Italy by Gail Hackett https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu One of my favorite places to visit in the entire world! en-us 2019-02-22 17:19:48 UTC 2024-08-23 08:12:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png More sights to see. hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334239951 St. Peter's Bascilica - free 
Pantheon - free
Trevi Fountain - free
Spanish Steps - free
Churches/Parks/Fountains/Monuments

Galleria Borghese - $40+
Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel - $70+
Castel Sant'Angelo - $15+

Day trip to Pompeii ($140+)]]> 2019-02-22 17:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334239951 Colosseum hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334240127 The Colosseum is truly a highlight of your trip to Rome.  You want to take the best tour to see ALL of it.
  COLOSSEUM, SKIP THE LINE + ACCESS TO ARENA FLOOR AND UNDERGROUND TOUR   €50
*You will want to pay more not to have to stand in line. Come an hour early before your tour begins. Handicapped accessibility only on main level. Bring small bag/backpack that will go through security.
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2. In Ancient Rome, only free-born men were allowed to wear togas.
3. Women in ancient Rome dyed their hair. The most popular colors were red and yellow
4. Chariot racing was really much more popular than watching the gladiators when visiting the Colosseum
5. Roman's eyes were bigger than their stomachs.
6. Law in Rome allows cats to live anywhere.
7. Rome has more than 900 churches.
8. Emperors poisoned themselves just a little every day.
9. Over $3,000 a day is collected from the Trevi Fountain and donated to charity.
10. Rome has more monuments than any other city in the world]]> 2019-02-25 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334903730 hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334915891 Map of Rome]]> 2019-02-25 15:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334915891 Fun Facts hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334935545 2019-02-25 16:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334935545 Where to stay? hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334940368       Residenza Torre Colonna 
€226 a night]]> 2019-02-25 16:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334940368 Boca della Verita hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334946570 The "Mouth of Truth" the marble face in the church of Santa Maria wall. ]]> 2019-02-25 16:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/334946570 Stuff you need to know hackettg https://padlet.com/hackettg/5b6gqo3ayzeu/wish/335133346 *Spend 3 to 4 days to see some sights.
*Wear walking shoes, shorts and t shirts and a hat. Bring one nice outfit.  Rinse out your clothes and let them dry while you are gone.
*Carry cash - look for free places/events
*Eat at sidewalk cafes, street vendors or groceries from food stores to each cheaply. Eat at off times when it isn't so busy.  Eat dinner early so you can get lunch prices.
*Carry a water bottle with you that you have filled from your room every morning and water fountains throughout the day.  Water costs money.
*Never ride a taxi.  They are expensive.  Walk, take the bus, subway or tram.
Basic Daily Food Costs  €37
  • Breakfast: €7
  • Lunch: €12
  • Dinner: €18
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