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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Rome for the third time, choices to make

I am traveling to Rome for the third time in March, this time alone. I have seen what my guide book describes as the top ten sites to see. I wondering if anyone has complied a list of church's and museum's in the same neighborhood? I also have a choice to make regarding accommodation's.I have the opportunity to stay at the Villa Rosa convent which is on via delle Terme Deciane 5 or a B&B in the Trastevere area. I will have three full days to visit the sites. Thanks
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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Same neighborhood? I don't know what you mean.

Have you been to Ara Pacis? Toured the Scavi excavations? Walked on the Via Appia?

Where is the B&B in Trastevere? If you're staying very far west of the river, you'll spend time getting to most sights.
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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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If you do a search here, you will find previous threads with lots of information about the churches of Rome:

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...e-churches.cfm

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ew-mosaics.cfm

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...es-in-rome.cfm
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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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San Clemente is fascinating with amazing mosaics and then the 2 underground levels, including an area of worship for the Roman god Mythras. Not too far away is San Giovanni e Laterno, one of the 4 basilicas of Rome. If you are interested in Mannerist art, there is plenty in the basilica.
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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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One of our posters has a website with churches of Rome and videos. You can also check for his threads about them.
http://www.passagetoroma.com/index.php/church

http://www.fodors.com/community/profile/daveesl/

The tourist board lists the churches, contact info, times, etc., but I doubt they keep it totally up to date.
http://www.060608.it/en/cultura-e-sv...rico-artistico
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Old Jan 22nd, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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The B&B is located on via Luciano Manara. I have toured the Scavi excavations, but have not been to Ara Pacis or walked on the Via Appia.
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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How about "walks"? They are self-paced and usually last anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Palazzo Doria Pamphilj was pretty spectacular--you'll need to google it for the days it's open.

The Gesu always touched DH and me--it's near the Rotonda:

http://www.chiesadelgesu.org/html/d_dove_siamo_it.html
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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I got so hooked on Bernini stuff--googling him will be helpful. Santa Maria della Vittoria church has one of the 3 ecstacy statues. Sigh.
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I thought I would visit the Doria Pamphiji this time. There are so many churches I look forward to seeing as well. I like the idea of downloading walks, I read Passage to Rome has several to choose from. The B&B I'm considering stay at is in Trastevere. The address is via Luciano Manara 4. I'm not familiar with the area, will I spend a lot of time getting around or is it centrally located?
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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That's a good, convenient location. Have you been to Santa Cecilia in Trastevere (assuming you've been to Santa Maria in Trastevere)?

Across town, have you been to Palazzo Venezia? It's one of the national museums.

http://www.galleriaborghese.it/nuove/evenezia.htm

There's plenty to do in Rome no matter how many times you've been. Check Dave's website listed above, and do a search here. You will easily fill your days. And your nights too if you want.
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Old Jan 23rd, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Actually, I was thinking of Galleria Barberini, but Palazzo Venezia is good too. You can find both on Borghese website I linked to.
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