Things to do in Rome
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Pizza Florida
Run by the friendly Fiori family, fantastic Florida offers delicious slices of pizza with fresh toppings, such as fontina cheese, bacon and chilli.
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Chiesa di Sant’Eusebio
The Chiesa di Sant’Eusebio is popular with pet-owners who bring their animals to be blessed on St Anthony’s feast day (17 January).
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Circolo del Golf Roma Acquasanta
Rome’s best golf course, in beautiful, cypress tree–dotted countryside close to the Appia Antica, is Circolo del Golf Roma Acquasanta.
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Warner Village Moderno
Film premieres are often held at this multiplex, which screens blockbusters from Hollywood (both in English and Italian) and major-release Italian films.
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Città dell'Altra Economia
There are two retail outlets inside the enlightened Città dell'Altra Economia (City of the Other Economy): stocks organic, fair-trade food and wine.
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Museo Storico Nazionale dell’Arte Sanitaria
Next to the Pronto Soccorso department of the Ospedale Santo Spirito, this medical museum has a ghoulish collection of surgical instruments, macabre curiosities and anatomical models.
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Fausto Santini
Rome’s best-known shoe designer, Fausto Santini is famous for his beguilingly simple, architectural shoe designs. Colours are beautiful, quality impeccable.
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Ara Coeli
Close to the base of the Campidoglio, Ara Coeli has more than 40 flavours of excellent organic ice cream, semicold varieties, Sicilian granita (flavoured shaved ice) and yoghurt.
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Focacci
One of several smashing delis along this pretty street, this is where to buy cheese, cold cuts, smoked fish, caviar, pasta and olive oil as well as wines.
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Villa Doria Pamphilj
Rome’s largest park is a great place to escape the relentless city noise. Once a vast private estate, it was laid out around 1650 for Prince Camillo Pamphilj, nephew of Pope Innocent X. At its centre is the prince’s summer residence, the Casino del Belrespiro, and its manicured gardens and citrus trees. It’s now used for official government functions.
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Mondi
Historic pasticceria-gelataria serving fantastico flavours such as raspberry and chocolate, chocolate and orange peel, and fragoline di bosco (wild strawberry).
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La Corona
A tie-filled, cupboard-sized emporium, La Corona can be relied on for classic sober designs, the latest fads, and colourful numbers ranging from garish to great.
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Presepio
Worth a look is the huge 18th-century Neapolitan presepio, in a room off the tranquil 17th- century cloisters at Basilica di SS Cosma e Damiano.
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Classico Village
Well worth a look is this eclectic converted factory with a bar, restaurant and live-music venue, hosting music of all genres, and centred on a lovely courtyard.
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Rap
This street is home to some idiosyncratic artist studios. Pick up an offbeat chicken-legged table by children's book author and artist Chiara Rapaccini at this shop.
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Palazzo Chigi
Located on the northern flank of Piazza Colonna, the 16th-century Palazzo Chigi has been the official residence of Italy’s prime minister since 1961.
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Outlet Point
Outlet Point, in Spagna, sells De Carlis, a typical Roman high-fashion label, with prices at 50% to 60% off, including cashmere and cocktail dresses.
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Distanes
A laid-back shop specializing in women's vintage clothes and accessories from the 1960s and '70s, Distanes exudes a retro charm reminiscent of the great tie-dye years.
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Rome's Fascist Past: Walking Tour of Mussolini's EUR District
4 hours (Departs Rome, Italy)
by Viator
Escape the downtown Rome crowds and head off the beaten track to discover one of the city's most infamous districts. The Esposizione Universale di Roma (better…Not LP reviewed
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Cavalieri dell’Appia Antica
You can go on horse-riding excursions along and around Via Appia Antica. Call to book at Cavalieri dell’Appia Antica; excursions cost around €25 per hour.
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San Crispino
Possibly the world’s best gelato. What! You want a cone? The delicate, strictly natural and seasonal flavours are served only in tubs (cones would detract from the taste).
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Retrò
Design buffs, prepare to swoon over the rainbow rows of sexy 1950s and ‘60s glassware, Bakelite jewellery, pop art carpets, vintage designer furniture and iconic chairs by the likes of Italian design great Giò Ponti and influential French designer Pierre Paulin.
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Borri Books
There’s a good selection of English-language books (including kids’ and travel books) on the upstairs floor of this glass-fronted shop on the concourse at Stazione Termini.
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La Saponeria
Formerly a soap factory, nowadays La Saponeria lathers up the punters with guest DJs spinning everything from nu-house to nu-funk, minimal techno, dance, hip-hop and R&B. Recent guests include Grandmaster Flash.
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Gente Outlet
You can buy discount brands such as Chloe, Prada, Marni and Jill Sander at Gente Outlet the less-expensive relation to Gente’s main store in Via del Babuino.
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