Transportation
Fly from Portland to Rome.
Created by davidcauthers
Italy & France Summer 2008
Location:
Rome, Firenze...
Day:
06/26/2008 to 07/12/2008
Category:
Things to do, Hotel...
Planned Activities
Thu 06/26/08 (day 1)
Fri 06/27/08 (day 2) - Rome
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The Forum Romanum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable …
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No visit to Rome is complete without having seen its magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheatre with seating for 55, …
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In the 4th century BCE, Circus Maximus was one of the largest stadia in Rome, with a capacity of 250,000 seated spec …
Hotel
This hostel is offers some great apartments ata reasonable price, not farm from the train station.
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Tradition says that Campo de' Fiori was named after the woman loved by Pompey, Flora, but it is more likely to have …
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An incredible, almost theatrical square with the lovely Spanish Steps leading up to the Chiesa di Trinità dei Monti …
Sat 06/28/08 (day 3) - Rome
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This unique art collection is exhibited in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. The magnificent Raphael Rooms are am …
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Adorned with elegant arches, it has a beautiful Bregno marble portal, which is decorated with friezes, garlands of f …
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The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 139 CE. I …
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During the Christmas season this square is packed with stalls selling toys, sweets and decorations for the Nativity …
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Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome), The …
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Tradition has it that throwing a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain guarantees a swift return to the wor …
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The Vatican is among the most important historical sites in the world. The seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, T …
Sun 06/29/08 (day 4) - Florence, Firenze
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Best known of all Florence's treasures, this glorious bridge was the only one of six spared by the retreating German …
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The Medici family reserved rooms for their prestigious collection during use of the gallery as magistrate's court in …
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The world-renowned David , sculpted by Michelangelo between 1500 and 1504, is considered, along with the Pietà , the …
Hotel
We will spend the night at this monastery. The sisters are wonderful. Plan on having the 3 course dinner with …
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Piazza del Duomo is one of the most-visited landmarks in Florence. Various events including the Cornetto Music Festi …
Mon 06/30/08 (day 5) - Venice, Venezia
Hotel
Possible B&B for our trip in San Polo, not far from Ponte Rialto.
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