Guidebook for Roma

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Francesca E Stefano
Guidebook for Roma

Food Scene

Best places where to eat (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in Esquiline hill. I recommend only shops where I buy and that I love!
Best gelato in Rome - Fassi is the oldest Italian gelato factory. Homemade gelato budget friendly. Ice cream from 1.60 euros. You do not have to pay for the table or for the service. They organize gelato tour. It is always open 365 days a year from 12-24.
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Gelateria Fassi
65-67 Via Principe Eugenio
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Best gelato in Rome - Fassi is the oldest Italian gelato factory. Homemade gelato budget friendly. Ice cream from 1.60 euros. You do not have to pay for the table or for the service. They organize gelato tour. It is always open 365 days a year from 12-24.
Best traditional breakfast - Regoli family is renowned in all the city thanks to their amazing pastries. Their bar have the traditional "maritozzi", a city food icon (from 1 euro). The perfect match is with espresso or cappuccino. It can be consumed at the counter or at the inside or outside tables (for free)
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Pasticceria Regoli
60 Via dello Statuto
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Best traditional breakfast - Regoli family is renowned in all the city thanks to their amazing pastries. Their bar have the traditional "maritozzi", a city food icon (from 1 euro). The perfect match is with espresso or cappuccino. It can be consumed at the counter or at the inside or outside tables (for free)
Great gourmet sandwiches - More than 30 types of sandwiches. You can eat there for free or take your sandwich away to taste it on a bench admiring the city's historic center. You find also, soups, extracts, smoothies, raw foods, and sweets. Prices from 4,50 euros. Perfect for vegetarians and salutists.
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Manna - Ciriole ∙ Zuppe ∙ Primizie —
37 Via dello Statuto
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Great gourmet sandwiches - More than 30 types of sandwiches. You can eat there for free or take your sandwich away to taste it on a bench admiring the city's historic center. You find also, soups, extracts, smoothies, raw foods, and sweets. Prices from 4,50 euros. Perfect for vegetarians and salutists.
Street food gourmet - Zizzi Pizza offers one of the best round pizza in the city. And also supplì, hamburgers and potato croquettes. Round pizzas from 7 euros. Delivery at home service is available at +39 3664107376 from 19-22:30.
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Zizzi Pizza - Laboratorio artigianale
4 Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti
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Street food gourmet - Zizzi Pizza offers one of the best round pizza in the city. And also supplì, hamburgers and potato croquettes. Round pizzas from 7 euros. Delivery at home service is available at +39 3664107376 from 19-22:30.
When you arrive and leave - Next to Termini central station, it is a usefull restauration point before taking the bus to the airport or at your arrival, if you have to wait. Bar, ice-cream shop, restaurants and streefood shops in one location. Free bathroom. Open 7 days a week 8-24.
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Mercato Centrale Roma
36 Via Giovanni Giolitti
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When you arrive and leave - Next to Termini central station, it is a usefull restauration point before taking the bus to the airport or at your arrival, if you have to wait. Bar, ice-cream shop, restaurants and streefood shops in one location. Free bathroom. Open 7 days a week 8-24.
Best typical restaurant - One of the best trattorias in Rome. Don't miss Bucatini all'amatriciana and Carbonara. No outdoor tables. Good prices. A four-course dégustation menu costs 27 euros. Open 12:30-15 19-23. Close Sunday.
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Trattoria Vecchia Roma
12/b/c Via Ferruccio
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Best typical restaurant - One of the best trattorias in Rome. Don't miss Bucatini all'amatriciana and Carbonara. No outdoor tables. Good prices. A four-course dégustation menu costs 27 euros. Open 12:30-15 19-23. Close Sunday.
Great cuisine and outdoor tables - Tempio di Mecenate restaurant offers traditional Roman dishes. Here you find meat, fish, pasta and pizza. During the summer you can also eat outside, on the tables in front of the Brancaccio theater. The kitchen is open until late (24:00). It is called after the Roman temple you see in front of it.
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Tempio di Mecenate
14-16-18 Largo Leopardi
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Great cuisine and outdoor tables - Tempio di Mecenate restaurant offers traditional Roman dishes. Here you find meat, fish, pasta and pizza. During the summer you can also eat outside, on the tables in front of the Brancaccio theater. The kitchen is open until late (24:00). It is called after the Roman temple you see in front of it.

Essentials

Supermarkets and more, to live the city like a local.
In this supermarket, you find everything you need, from food to hygiene and beauty products like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, bath foams, etc. Residents attend it every day, so prices are budget friendly.
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Conad - Supermarket
275 Viale Somalia
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In this supermarket, you find everything you need, from food to hygiene and beauty products like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, bath foams, etc. Residents attend it every day, so prices are budget friendly.
This pharmacy is open 24 hours a day, all year round. You can find pharmaceutical products as well as personal care, hygiene, and beauty products.
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Farmacia allo Statuto
35A Via dello Statuto
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This pharmacy is open 24 hours a day, all year round. You can find pharmaceutical products as well as personal care, hygiene, and beauty products.
It is a supermarket open every day from 8:00 to 23:30. You find everything at very good prices. Fruits, cheeses, prosciutto, and so on. You find a large selection of wines. And everything for personal hygiene.
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Supermercato Pewex city
46-49 Via Merulana
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It is a supermarket open every day from 8:00 to 23:30. You find everything at very good prices. Fruits, cheeses, prosciutto, and so on. You find a large selection of wines. And everything for personal hygiene.
ATM and money change
Extrabanca S.p.A.
100 P.za Vittorio Emanuele II
ATM and money change

Sightseeing

Must to see in Rome
It is the most visited monument in Italy. You will be there in a 15-minutes walk from the apartment. The Colosseum ticket is combined with tickets to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The ticket can be used for one entrance to each of the three sites, over two consecutive days. It is for free under 18 years old. Here is the official website www.coopculture.it/en
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Piazza Del Colosseo station
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It is the most visited monument in Italy. You will be there in a 15-minutes walk from the apartment. The Colosseum ticket is combined with tickets to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The ticket can be used for one entrance to each of the three sites, over two consecutive days. It is for free under 18 years old. Here is the official website www.coopculture.it/en
One thing to do in Rome is to follow the ritual of Fontana di Trevi. You have to turn your shoulder and throw a coin with your right hand from your left shoulder and make a wish. In addition to this, it is the most beautiful fountain in Italy. And it is for free.
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Trevi Fountain
Piazza di Trevi
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One thing to do in Rome is to follow the ritual of Fontana di Trevi. You have to turn your shoulder and throw a coin with your right hand from your left shoulder and make a wish. In addition to this, it is the most beautiful fountain in Italy. And it is for free.
For the 360° Rome view, make your way to Piazza Venezia, just a few minutes from the Colosseum, where you will find the Il Vittoriano monument. You can enter it for free and have fantastic views of the city from many terraces. Only the panoramic platform at the very top costs 7 euros per person but from there you can take memorable photos.
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Altar of the Fatherland
Piazza Venezia
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For the 360° Rome view, make your way to Piazza Venezia, just a few minutes from the Colosseum, where you will find the Il Vittoriano monument. You can enter it for free and have fantastic views of the city from many terraces. Only the panoramic platform at the very top costs 7 euros per person but from there you can take memorable photos.
Do you want to take unforgettable panoramic photos? The Aventine Basement, the gardens and the stairway that link the terrace of the Giardino degli Aranci to the Aventine riverfront is back to its former glory from July 2017. From sunrise to sunset it will therefore be possible to have a walk. It is for free. My tip is to get there from the entrance in Lungotevere Aventino.
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Giardino degli Aranci
Piazza Pietro D'Illiria
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Do you want to take unforgettable panoramic photos? The Aventine Basement, the gardens and the stairway that link the terrace of the Giardino degli Aranci to the Aventine riverfront is back to its former glory from July 2017. From sunrise to sunset it will therefore be possible to have a walk. It is for free. My tip is to get there from the entrance in Lungotevere Aventino.
The Pantheon is the most complete ancient building (125 AD) in Rome and one of the city's most spectacular sights. There is no subway station nearby. But is on the route of many buses including the 87. It's a pleasure to have a walk in the streets nearby, where you can breath Roman atmosphere. There you find a lot of restaurants and cafes.
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Panthon
Piazza della Rotonda
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The Pantheon is the most complete ancient building (125 AD) in Rome and one of the city's most spectacular sights. There is no subway station nearby. But is on the route of many buses including the 87. It's a pleasure to have a walk in the streets nearby, where you can breath Roman atmosphere. There you find a lot of restaurants and cafes.
The Jewish district is one of the most atmospheric areas of Rome. Compact, safe and very pedestrian-friendly, it is one of the oldest settlement in Europe (2nd century B.C.) and home to a striking synagogue, kosher bakeries and Jewish-Roman trattorias (a milestone in our culinary tradition). Not to miss: Theatre of Marcellus (11 b.C) where you can listen to classic music concert and Il Giardino Romano to taste the typical Jewish-Roman recipes.
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Portico of Octavia
29 Via del Portico d'Ottavia
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The Jewish district is one of the most atmospheric areas of Rome. Compact, safe and very pedestrian-friendly, it is one of the oldest settlement in Europe (2nd century B.C.) and home to a striking synagogue, kosher bakeries and Jewish-Roman trattorias (a milestone in our culinary tradition). Not to miss: Theatre of Marcellus (11 b.C) where you can listen to classic music concert and Il Giardino Romano to taste the typical Jewish-Roman recipes.
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round.
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St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro
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St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round.
The Spanish Steps are a set of steps, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. From the top of the steps the Villa Medici and Pincio can be reached. The film Roman Holiday (1953), starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, made the Spanish Steps famous to an American audience.
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Spanish Steps
Piazza di Spagna
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The Spanish Steps are a set of steps, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. From the top of the steps the Villa Medici and Pincio can be reached. The film Roman Holiday (1953), starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, made the Spanish Steps famous to an American audience.
Piazza Navona is a famose square, built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games").
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Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
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Piazza Navona is a famose square, built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games").

Getting Around

Public trasportation
Here you can find one of the 5 entrances to the subway line A (red). It is 2 minutes walk from the apartment. You can reach Termini Central Station (1 stop), Trevi Fountain (3 stops - get off at Barberini), the Spanish Steps (4 stops - get off at Spagna), Piazza del Popolo, Pincian Hill and Villa Borghese Gardens (5 stops - get off at Flaminio), Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (7 stops - get off at Ottaviano). Open from Sunday to Thursday 5:30-23:30 - Friday and Saturday 5:30-1:30. Trains come along about every 3-4 minutes.
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 105
105 Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
Here you can find one of the 5 entrances to the subway line A (red). It is 2 minutes walk from the apartment. You can reach Termini Central Station (1 stop), Trevi Fountain (3 stops - get off at Barberini), the Spanish Steps (4 stops - get off at Spagna), Piazza del Popolo, Pincian Hill and Villa Borghese Gardens (5 stops - get off at Flaminio), Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (7 stops - get off at Ottaviano). Open from Sunday to Thursday 5:30-23:30 - Friday and Saturday 5:30-1:30. Trains come along about every 3-4 minutes.

Arts & Culture

Most beautiful museums in Rome
Borghese Gallery is now one of the most important museums of the city as it hosts the works of Bernini and Antonio Canova, as well as paintings by Tiziano, Raffaello and Caravaggio. Reservation is always needed. Find every information on the official tourist website www.060608.it
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Galería Borghese y Museo
5 Piazzale Scipione Borghese
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Borghese Gallery is now one of the most important museums of the city as it hosts the works of Bernini and Antonio Canova, as well as paintings by Tiziano, Raffaello and Caravaggio. Reservation is always needed. Find every information on the official tourist website www.060608.it
Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. Said the German writer Goethe. So here it is a good reason to go and see this masterpiece. The official website is www.museivaticani.va
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Sistine Chapel
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Without having seen the Sistine Chapel one can form no appreciable idea of what one man is capable of achieving. Said the German writer Goethe. So here it is a good reason to go and see this masterpiece. The official website is www.museivaticani.va
The National Roman Museum is a museum, with several branches in separate buildings throughout the city of Rome. It shows exhibits from the pre- and early history of Rome, with a focus on archaeological findings from the period of Ancient Rome.
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Museo Nacional Romano - Baños de Diocleciano
78 Viale Enrico de Nicola
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The National Roman Museum is a museum, with several branches in separate buildings throughout the city of Rome. It shows exhibits from the pre- and early history of Rome, with a focus on archaeological findings from the period of Ancient Rome.
Welcome To Rome is a new multimedia experience that will allow you to dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. An interactive experience that will take you through a journey allowing you to discover all the important steps that brought Rome to become the city we know today.
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Welcome to Rome
203 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
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Welcome To Rome is a new multimedia experience that will allow you to dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. An interactive experience that will take you through a journey allowing you to discover all the important steps that brought Rome to become the city we know today.

Drinks & Nightlife

Places beloved by locals and turists at night
Monti is a district of bohemian mind, inhabited by artisans, intellectuals, and nightlife lovers. It is only 15 minutes walk from the flat. It is a small world in itself within Rome. Despite the excellent location, it has never become a tourist trap. Today is considered one of the most lively neighborhoods full of bars, pubs, typical restaurants, art cafes and art galleries. What to do: seat at the fountain chatting and drinking beer like a local, have a drink at Tre Scalini, have a stroll around the narrows streets, have a street food experience at Mizio's, see the fora illuminated by the night light
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Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
Piazza della Madonna dei Monti
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Monti is a district of bohemian mind, inhabited by artisans, intellectuals, and nightlife lovers. It is only 15 minutes walk from the flat. It is a small world in itself within Rome. Despite the excellent location, it has never become a tourist trap. Today is considered one of the most lively neighborhoods full of bars, pubs, typical restaurants, art cafes and art galleries. What to do: seat at the fountain chatting and drinking beer like a local, have a drink at Tre Scalini, have a stroll around the narrows streets, have a street food experience at Mizio's, see the fora illuminated by the night light
When the sun sinks, streams of people head toward Campo de’ Fiori: a square with over twenty bars and restaurants, where an international crowd gathers to share a drink after a day of sightseeing, study, or work. To go there take bus 87 (5:30-00:00).
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Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori
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When the sun sinks, streams of people head toward Campo de’ Fiori: a square with over twenty bars and restaurants, where an international crowd gathers to share a drink after a day of sightseeing, study, or work. To go there take bus 87 (5:30-00:00).
A popular nighttime destination is Trastevere: full of lively restaurants, bars, and cafés that draw a stream of young professionals, locals, residents, and travelers. To go there use tram 3 (5:30-00:30). One of the liveliest areas is Piazza Trilussa.
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Piazza Trilussa
42 Piazza Trilussa
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A popular nighttime destination is Trastevere: full of lively restaurants, bars, and cafés that draw a stream of young professionals, locals, residents, and travelers. To go there use tram 3 (5:30-00:30). One of the liveliest areas is Piazza Trilussa.
Live music, fun and drinks. This is Gatsby Café, just 2 minutes from the apartment. One of the best nightlife in Rome according to Lonely Planet 2018: "This fabulous 1950s-styled space was originally a milliner's shop. Brilliant rhubarb or elderflower spritz, craft cocktails, gourmet panini (€5) and taglieri (salami and cheese platters) make it a top aperitivo spot." Cocktails €7-10 - open from 8am to midnight Mon-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat
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Gatsby Cafè
106 P.za Vittorio Emanuele II
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Live music, fun and drinks. This is Gatsby Café, just 2 minutes from the apartment. One of the best nightlife in Rome according to Lonely Planet 2018: "This fabulous 1950s-styled space was originally a milliner's shop. Brilliant rhubarb or elderflower spritz, craft cocktails, gourmet panini (€5) and taglieri (salami and cheese platters) make it a top aperitivo spot." Cocktails €7-10 - open from 8am to midnight Mon-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat

Parks & Nature

For family: Bioparco is a zoo situated in the historical park of Villa Borghese, it is one of the oldest in Europe. Its main objective is to contribute to the education on environmental issues. You could spend an entire day there, strolling around to see elephants, giraffes, lions and many other animals from all over the world. Inside there are restauration points.
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Zoológico Bioparco Di Roma
1 Viale del Giardino Zoologico
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For family: Bioparco is a zoo situated in the historical park of Villa Borghese, it is one of the oldest in Europe. Its main objective is to contribute to the education on environmental issues. You could spend an entire day there, strolling around to see elephants, giraffes, lions and many other animals from all over the world. Inside there are restauration points.
Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in the naturalistic English manner in Rome, containing a number of buildings, museums (see Galleria Borghese) and attractions. It is the third largest public park in Rome (80 hectares or 197.7 acres) after the ones of the Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada.
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Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone I
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Villa Borghese is a landscape garden in the naturalistic English manner in Rome, containing a number of buildings, museums (see Galleria Borghese) and attractions. It is the third largest public park in Rome (80 hectares or 197.7 acres) after the ones of the Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada.