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Ancient Rome on foot

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    Colosseum

    Ancient Rome

    A gift to the people, built on the drained lake of Nero's private palace.

    โœ… Book the first slot to avoid heat and queues

    ๐Ÿšซ Do not buy from ticket touts outside

    โ‚ฌโ‚ฌ entry

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    Roman Forum

    Ancient Rome

    The political and religious centre of the ancient world.

    โœ… Walk the Via Sacra end to end

    ๐Ÿšซ Do not sit on ancient stone

    Included

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    Palatine Hill

    Ancient Rome

    Where Romulus supposedly founded the city and emperors later lived.

    โœ… Take the terrace view over the Forum

    ๐Ÿšซ Do not skip it โ€” it is on the same ticket

    Included

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    Monti

    Hidden gem

    Monti

    The old Suburra slum, now the neighbourhood Romans actually drink in.

    โœ… Have an aperitivo on the piazza steps

    ๐Ÿšซ Do not order dinner before 20:00

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Phrase of the day

Buongiorno

Good day โ€” the default greeting

Keep in mind

  • ยท Cover shoulders and knees for churches
  • ยท Refill your bottle at the street fountains, it's free
  • ยท Never order a cappuccino after lunch

Before you go

  • ยท Pace: Easy but sunny
  • ยท Best time: April to June, September to October
  • Mid โ€” coffee is cheap standing
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