| Rome in winter is no less interesting | | | | Squares in Rome are at every step. Most |
| than in summer. Besides there's no | | | | of them are overcrowded although there |
| sticky heat which is a characteristic | | | | are small squares which are not so |
| feature of the summer Rome. When chilly | | | | popular with the tourists. The Minco |
| outside it's much nicer to drop in at a | | | | Square, a part of the Coppede Quarter, |
| café and have a cup of hot chocolate! | | | | is one of such squares. Fountains, |
| After reading several guide-books a head | | | | arches and Art Nouveau buildings - this |
| is in a muddle: the Colosseum, the | | | | Rome is worth seeing! |
| Pantheon, Piazza Venezia…But the | | | | No less interesting is the historical |
| experienced travelers and Rome-admirers | | | | area around Rome called Campo del Fiori. |
| say it's better to get acquainted with | | | | Narrow lanes, arches, endless stores |
| the city leisurely, step by step looking | | | | with different goods, salespeople with |
| round Rome. | | | | barrows full of vegetables, vintage |
| Firstly, one should find a green | | | | salons rub shoulders with luxurious |
| information booth and to take a city | | | | Renaissance palaces and linen on the |
| map. Secondly, it's a good idea to get | | | | ropes… the sceneries one will never |
| on the tram #3 or #8. They circle round | | | | forget! |
| the city so you have a chance to see the | | | | About spiritual traditions of the city |
| whole Rome through the glass windows. | | | | remind the magnificent Vatican. Bear in |
| The tram will surely pass the Colosseum | | | | mind that it is allowed to stroll |
| and after its examination you can turn | | | | through its gardens only with a guide. |
| to Fori Imperiali and take photos. The | | | | Go round the elliptic Saint Peter's |
| street is famous due to several reasons: | | | | Square and then go upstairs its dome, |
| 1) this is the longest archaeological | | | | buy a card and send it by post, which is |
| area in the world. The ancient market, | | | | situated right here. The card will be |
| Trajan's Column and other sights are | | | | posted with a Vatican stamp. |
| situated here 2) The street is located | | | | Then go to the Argentina Square where a |
| between Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, | | | | kind of cat shelter is situated. They |
| Arch Of Constantine and the Capitoline | | | | live among the ancient ruins in the |
| Hill 3) this street hosts military | | | | close territory. There is a shop which |
| parades and concerts of the famous bands | | | | sells "cat" souvenirs. The most popular |
| and singers like Elton John and Paul | | | | of them is a stone from the Tiber with a |
| McCartney. | | | | cat image on it. It is believed to bring |
| Then you can go any way you like - Rome | | | | luck. For other souvenirs go to the flea |
| is rich in churches, fountains, squares, | | | | market located 10 minutes away from the |
| hills, museums, streets and small shops. | | | | "Pyramide" metro station. Keep alert - |
| If you go from Navona Square towards the | | | | Rome is famous for the pickpockets. |
| Pantheon, you'll pass a modern dwelling | | | | And don't forget to enjoy the sunset in |
| house standing over the ancient ruins. | | | | Rome strolling along the Circus Massimo: |
| This is real Rome - the complete mutual | | | | the sun floods the ancient ruins of the |
| understanding and interpenetration of | | | | Palatine Hill opposite the circus. |
| history and modern life. | | | | |