Bilbo has a honeymoon in Rome
Apr 28th, 2013, 11:44 AM
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Bilbo has a honeymoon in Rome
After 30+ happy years we (Mr and Mrs Bilbo) have finally decided we have to get married and have already sought advice from the Fodorites on how to do this in Puglia. I'll let you know how that is going when we know more, however, we now have to manage the honeymoon which will be made up a holiday in Puglia followed by 3 nights in Rome in late September 2013. We have little interest in religious art from 500AD to 1200 AD. We want to see:
The Pantheon, the Forum, The Colosseum, Galleria Borgehese, Musei Capitolini, The Modern Art Museum, Il Vittoriano and the Caffe Aracoeli and the Castel San'Angelo. We are happy to walk everywhere but would use the public transport system (trams preferred) and we would like to pay Euro 100-150 per night for a room in a hotel which must not be an “international” type.
So which area would you recommend and any hotel ideas?
The Pantheon, the Forum, The Colosseum, Galleria Borgehese, Musei Capitolini, The Modern Art Museum, Il Vittoriano and the Caffe Aracoeli and the Castel San'Angelo. We are happy to walk everywhere but would use the public transport system (trams preferred) and we would like to pay Euro 100-150 per night for a room in a hotel which must not be an “international” type.
So which area would you recommend and any hotel ideas?
Apr 28th, 2013, 12:19 PM
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congrats to "Mr & Mrs Bilbo"
That's a fairly reasonable list of things to try to see in 2 days - except that you've omitted st. Peter's. Deliberately? Even an atheist like me could not help but be impressed by its size, opulence and magnificence, and some of the art works - the Pieta for example, are worth going to see by themselves.
definitely worth getting up early to see on one of your mornings - get there by 9 am and you should miss the queues.
for what you want to see, I'd try to stay as centrally as possible, near the Piazza Navona for preference.
That's a fairly reasonable list of things to try to see in 2 days - except that you've omitted st. Peter's. Deliberately? Even an atheist like me could not help but be impressed by its size, opulence and magnificence, and some of the art works - the Pieta for example, are worth going to see by themselves.
definitely worth getting up early to see on one of your mornings - get there by 9 am and you should miss the queues.
for what you want to see, I'd try to stay as centrally as possible, near the Piazza Navona for preference.
Apr 28th, 2013, 01:21 PM
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well, she might not like all the bling [I have definite problems with that aspect] but IMO you can't fail to be impressed by the sheer size of it, the majesty of the cupola, the magnificence of the approaches.
on my last visit to Rome in feb, i went to the museum of Rome for the first time, mainly to see the Canova exhibition, which was actually quite disappointing. however in their permanent exhibition they have some lovely paintings, including ones of St Peter's at the investiture of one of the popes in about 1825. [I forget the exact date]. what was most interesting was to see how then [and at the time of its building therefore] the Basilica was set in what was more or less a field - no proper roads, no motor traffic of course, just grass and mud. it was quite fascinating.
but meaningless unless you've seen it as it is now.
on my last visit to Rome in feb, i went to the museum of Rome for the first time, mainly to see the Canova exhibition, which was actually quite disappointing. however in their permanent exhibition they have some lovely paintings, including ones of St Peter's at the investiture of one of the popes in about 1825. [I forget the exact date]. what was most interesting was to see how then [and at the time of its building therefore] the Basilica was set in what was more or less a field - no proper roads, no motor traffic of course, just grass and mud. it was quite fascinating.
but meaningless unless you've seen it as it is now.
Apr 28th, 2013, 04:26 PM
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Bilbos...best wishes on your wedding. Many more years together for you. I've had 62 years with two of the most delightful creations; my late wife for 40 years and my current for 22 years (who is sadly now incapacitated..damn).
For a quiet locale, my familly favorite has been <B>The Modgliani</b> for many years...it's also favored by several other Forum members. It's on a quiet street(Purificacion) between Trevi and Spanish Steps, only a block from Via Veneto, the Borghese, short walk to Trevi, a few minutes more to Pantheon and Navona....two(?) stops on the subway to Coliseo and Fora.
To get to Castel S. Angelo, there is a putt-putt-frequently-running little boat at Ponte Cavour. For a couple of euro you can buy an all day ticket..neat way to get around the city.
I can't believe you have not been to Rome, having lived in Europe. Now's your chance; you'll find it intriguing.
Buffet breakfasts, elevator, garden and rooftop views. The staff is very caring and informative. The owners are a dear young couple who are known in their own professions.
Have a great visit. Cheers!
stu
Bilbos...best wishes on your wedding. Many more years together for you. I've had 62 years with two of the most delightful creations; my late wife for 40 years and my current for 22 years (who is sadly now incapacitated..damn).
For a quiet locale, my familly favorite has been <B>The Modgliani</b> for many years...it's also favored by several other Forum members. It's on a quiet street(Purificacion) between Trevi and Spanish Steps, only a block from Via Veneto, the Borghese, short walk to Trevi, a few minutes more to Pantheon and Navona....two(?) stops on the subway to Coliseo and Fora.
To get to Castel S. Angelo, there is a putt-putt-frequently-running little boat at Ponte Cavour. For a couple of euro you can buy an all day ticket..neat way to get around the city.
I can't believe you have not been to Rome, having lived in Europe. Now's your chance; you'll find it intriguing.
Buffet breakfasts, elevator, garden and rooftop views. The staff is very caring and informative. The owners are a dear young couple who are known in their own professions.
Have a great visit. Cheers!
stu
Apr 28th, 2013, 10:02 PM
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The Landmark Trust have a couple of rentable flats in Rome worth looking at for three or four day stays. Probably booked by now for your period, but there are often odd days free and the Keats one especially is so romantic (even reading its multivolume guest book is a holiday highlight, if only to realise how insufferable the 20th century English Intelligentsiocracy can be) everywhere else in Rome has a sense of being second best to it.
Apr 29th, 2013, 05:55 AM
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Flanner, thanks for the suggestion, I saw the place when I was last in Rome but the cost is a bit higher than I like to pay. Stu I had not seen this one and it looks lovely but again it is too high for the budget. Any other thoughts?
Apr 30th, 2013, 06:05 AM
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Quote <b>flanneruk</b>: <i>" if only to realise how insufferable the 20th century English Intelligentsiocracy</i> [sic] <i>can be..."</i>
Quite simply the funniest line I've read in a long time.
bilbo: congrats to you and the missus. May I suggest Hotel 47 opposite the Temple of Hercules Victor and hard by the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin famous for its Bocca della Verità. It's a modern, stylish place with great staff and good (very good) levels of service. Can't check the room rates right now but it might just be within budget. If so I have no hesitation in recommending it. Best wishes to you both.
Dr D.
Quite simply the funniest line I've read in a long time.
bilbo: congrats to you and the missus. May I suggest Hotel 47 opposite the Temple of Hercules Victor and hard by the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin famous for its Bocca della Verità. It's a modern, stylish place with great staff and good (very good) levels of service. Can't check the room rates right now but it might just be within budget. If so I have no hesitation in recommending it. Best wishes to you both.
Dr D.
Sep 23rd, 2013, 05:19 PM
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>>>To get to Castel S. Angelo, there is a putt-putt-frequently-running little boat at Ponte Cavour. For a couple of euro you can buy an all day ticket..neat way to get around the city.<<<
I'm pretty sure those boats haven't existed for a couple of years now.
Instead of the trams (not much trams in the historic center - they more skirt it except the one to Trastevere) you might try the small electric buses.
http://www.atac.roma.it/files/doc.asp?r=9
I'm pretty sure those boats haven't existed for a couple of years now.
Instead of the trams (not much trams in the historic center - they more skirt it except the one to Trastevere) you might try the small electric buses.
http://www.atac.roma.it/files/doc.asp?r=9
