Rome

"You either feel the magic of Rome immediately or you hate it for the rest of your life" -- Anna Maria, lifelong Roman

I hope Anna Maria isn't right because I'm gradually learning to love Rome. It has taken me five visits. Anna Maria describes her hometown as "chaotic, crowded, dirty, and noisy" and it is tough to disagree.

• Campidoglio, the capitol, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum.
• EUR, what if the Fascists had won the war?
• Vatican, St. Peter's and the museums
• Lateran, another cathedral
• Medieval Rome
• Tourist Rome (Via Veneto, Spanish Steps, etc.)
• Fountains

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• Hotels

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• My favorite pictures from Rome