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