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Side Trips from Rome

Side Trips from Rome Travel Guide

A trip out of Rome introduces you to a different kind of Italy: people are friendlier (but speak less English), schedules are looser, and it feels as though you've stepped a few years back in time. You'll find fewer lines, lower prices, and a more-relaxed style of tourism. The monastery of San Benedetto at Subiaco is a good example of small-town charm: the monks and nuns here will take you in as a pilgrim, just as they've done for centuries. More »

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