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5 Days in Rome: A Journey Through History and Pizza

Miki Squachi

Miki Squachi

15 Oct 2023

Join me on a 5-day adventure in Rome, where we'll explore iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter's Basilica, indulge in delicious pizza, and immerse ourselves in the rich history of this enchanting city.

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Day 1
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$54

Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Spanish Steps
Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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PizzaRe
PizzaRé nasce a Napoli, con alle spalle oltre cento anni di tradizione e di esperienza nella ristorazione
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 2
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$30

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$ 5

Piazza di Spagna
Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Landmark papal basilica founded in the 5th century & known for its Roman mosaics & gilded ceiling.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Molino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3
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$45

Sistine Chapel
Famous chapel in the Vatican Museums, best known for Michelangelo's 16th-century painted ceiling.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Pizza Zizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$45
Day 4
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$81

Piazza Navona
Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Campo de' Fiori
Popular local produce market in a public square, selling fruit, vegetables & general goods.
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Largo di Torre Argentina
Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Panepiù Bistrot
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$81
Day 5
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$33

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$ 5

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Landmark cathedral, the Pope's official seat, with ornate 1700s facade & statues of the Apostles.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Circus Maximus
Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Scholars Lounge
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33

Budget breakdown: $253 In total

Activities & Food:$243
Transport:$10