ROME: The Best City In The World
I’m Italian, and no matter where I go…Rome remains the most incredible city I’ve ever seen (and, luckily for me, lived in).
In each of these towns, you’ll see that the locals are fond of their streets and take good care of them. They embellish them with a range of flowers, vines, and potted plants, making the towns themselves all the more endearing to visitors.
Eating and Getting insulted in Rome?
For just the price of a cappuccino — the Italian cappuccinos are delicious, by the way! — you can hop on a bus or a train and visit Tivoli.
The parks and gardens in this small town are like something out of another world. They’re so beautiful. Villa d’Este is of special note, with its many fountains and pools and its hillside location, which rewards you with a view over Rome.
Calcata sits 35 kilometers from Rome and is a real inspiration and retreat for artists and other creatives, who take some inspiration and some serenity from the position of the town.
You’ll particularly like the old main street behind Trevignano, the clearest example. Bracciano has a lake view terrace that offers a lovely panoramic view. At the same time, the lakeside promenade of Anguillara is the place to go for a relaxing afternoon stroll, or, if you want to take a few snaps, head to the old town and fortress ruins on the hill.
Classical and opera music will accompany you as you wander along the corridors. It’s a good way to see the museums and appreciate them without being swept along by the hordes of tourists that visit Rome’s attractions during the day.
Vatican Museums Fridays
As an Italian myself, I can tell you firsthand how fantastic the country’s cities are in the summer. From funny travel anecdotes like being insulted by waiters to getting out on the open road and visiting the surrounding area, I’d like to provide insight into this immense city.
It’s like a mini-Pompeii, giving you a good idea of what a Roman city looked like and how the Romans lived in those times — although the locals prefer to visit the beaches than the historical site (I’d be lying if I didn’t admit they’re pretty good!)!
In this site which was once a seaport and commercial center, you can still see the gym, thermal baths and amphitheater, and if you take a look down at the floor you’ll find beautiful mosaics staring back up at you.
One of the most famous restaurants in Rome has to be La Parolaccia. The restaurant serves dishes that are typical of Rome, based on recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
If you take a towel and some bathing attire with you today, you’ll be in for a surprise. As well as a historical site, the baths are now a venue for opera and ballet. If that’s all too cultural for you, there’s also the odd rock or pop star performing live.
The other park you should call in at while you’re in Tivoli is Villa Gregoriana. Visiting the park and spending the evening in the old town is a pleasant way to pass the day.
Bracciano–Trevignano–Anguillara
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Make the most of the night visits, which run between 8.00 pm and midnight from early July to mid-September, to experience the lighting at this time adds extra beauty to the park.
If you can, leave Anguillara till last on the route because it has the best light in the afternoon. You might even think about taking a bicycle with you if you’re a keen cyclist and cycling along the lake from town to town.
Some even live and work in caves rather than traditional flats or houses. Calcata sits on a hilltop and overlooks a wooded forest, so you might feel a little jumpy when you first arrive. Park your car up, look at the view, and you’ll soon forget about those initial jitters!
With the exception of August, the Pope’s museums open their doors at sunset and display their riches to the public.
There’s also entertainment at the restaurant in the form of shows and dancing. Quirkily enough, however, the waiters put on the best entertainment. They’re insulting the guests throughout the meal; comically, this is considered part of the service.
Tivoli
Whether you’re on a road trip in Italy and just dropping by, or staying in the city for a while, these are some of the experiences you should take away with you (more to come, as if I get started I could write a whole book about things to do in Rome!)
If you have a nice meal in the restaurant and a staff member hasn’t mocked or insulted you, you’ve not been treated to the full experience! Watch out for those Italian hand gestures we’re so famous for (If you don’t understand what the waiter is telling you, and everyone is laughing, use the hand gesture shown in the article and, trust me, you will gain the respect of everyone!) 😉
Visit the Coliseum Afterhours
Opera at… the baths?
Good things come in threes, I believe the saying goes. The trio of the towns of Bracciano, Trevignano, and Anguillara is situated nonchalantly on the shore of Lake Bracciano. On a road trip, you should set aside a few days to fully appreciate them rather than cram them all in within a day.
I know that it might sound weird, but Italian people (well, most of us) like to make fun of ourselves, so if you understand a bit of Italian or simply want to see what happens when people get insulted, you should try it!
BUT THIS IS NOT THE MAIN HIGHLIGHT OF THIS SUPER FUN PLACE!
CALCATA
Pretty weird, huh? But Italians are a bit out of the lines, and we like it that way!
So…Are you ready to visit the best city In The world?
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