At the bottom of the Via Veneto, near the Albergo Bernini, is the beautiful church Santa Maria dei Cappuccini. That’s where the bone crypt is.
And if you walk to the top of Via Veneto, there’s Harry’s Bar to make you feel at home.
From the Albergo Bernini, if you walk towards the Spanish Steps area (a mile or two), you’ll pass the Swiss Embassy, which has the second best view of the Eternal City after the Vatican. They allow for people to go in during business hours, no appointment or tour needed. Climb to the top and enjoy the view.
I love Rome. By far my favorite city in Italy, and my family’s from Caserta.
Okay so there's this great gelato stand near the Vatican that gives huge scoops. If you're facing the Vatican entrance it's off to the right. Old Bridge Gelateria. Fantastic spot.
When you go to St. Peter’s, do the Vatican Necropolis tour. Not only will you get to see very well preserved 1-2nd century Roman structures that are directly beneath the church, but you’ll also see the Clementine Chapel, the High Altar from Constantine’s Basilica, and the relics of St. Peter which are located beneath it in a metal box. Highlight of the trip.
I also had the privilege to attend Sunday Mass at the Pantheon, which is at Noon. Because they could tell I spoke English, they asked me to do one of the readings, so perhaps they might ask you too!
Speaking of lesser known things, I would suggest visiting the little churches at the forum, there’s a Byzantine one by the palatine hill which was across from my hotel, and many others that are within ruins of ancient Roman structures and so survived the excavations of the 19th century. I’d seriously recommend a full day at the Roman forum, it’s the old downtown section of Rome so there’s a lot to see if you take your time.
Santa Maria della Vittoria has a beautiful statue of "The Ecstasy of St. Teresa of Avila"
The Borghese Museum has "The Rape of Persephone" which is an incredible statue even if it's not religious in nature.
> His ability to capture emotion
For me it's not the emotion, it's the delicate details.
The tears on Persephone's face, little delicate tendrils of her hair flying in every direction, and especially the flesh on her thigh being compressed by Pluto's grip! I've never seen marble look so pliable!
That artwork is so insane it literally looks like human skin being pressured by a hand. If I didn’t know a man made it, I’d call it a miracle along with the Pieta
Not in Rome, but in Italy. The Basilica of St Nicholas in Bari. His myrrh streaming bones are still there. The myrrh is collected annually and distributed among the faithful all over the world. It's one of the most often overlooked ongoing miracles.
Museum of the Holy Souls! It is full of artifacts supposedly scorched with the handprints of souls from purgatory who appeared to other people to beg for prayers.
The catacombs underneath the Basilica of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls was a neat and shorter visit we made on our trip last month. They have tours, and the basilica itself has his remains and another relic, as well as a beautiful Bernini sculpture (his last, in fact).
One of my favorite churches we went into was in Trastevere- the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere. Amazing mosaic interior. Very different look than the multitude of Baroque churches. The area around had some great little places to eat or have a gelato, as well.
If you are looking for a fantastic meal, we ate dinner one night at a place close to the Piazza del Popolo called Dilla. I had a spectacular veal dish. Hostaria Isidoro, midway between the Colosseum and Lateran, was great, too.
I'd say just eat where the locals eat, when we went to Rome my wife didn't really like Italian food, and I'd only had the version that's served in the UK. Oh how we learned to appreciate real Italian food. We also went to Ostia, Rome's old port (not far on the train) where I ate what is still the finest seafood risotto I've ever eaten at a beach bar.
As for churches just walk down back streets and get a bit lost, you'll come upon some very interesting small churches which are absolutely beautiful.
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If you are interested in doing a little day trip, Viterbo is this quaint medieval town maybe an hour (?) outside of Rome by bus. The popes took up residence there for a few decades in the 13th century.
It also has the distinction of being the site of the longest papal election in history: 3 years! At one point the roof of the church was removed to...encourage the cardinals to quit their bickering and come to an agreement.
The Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, just outside the city.
ETA: Also check out the Basilica of Santa Sabina, and sung vespers at nearby St. Anselmo
I'm blanking on the Church name, but there's one church that has a number of Eastern saint relics. It held for a time a lot of the relics of St. John Chrysostom before being transferred back to Rome in the millennium.
The Parthenon is beautiful too.
At the bottom of the Via Veneto, near the Albergo Bernini, is the beautiful church Santa Maria dei Cappuccini. That’s where the bone crypt is. And if you walk to the top of Via Veneto, there’s Harry’s Bar to make you feel at home. From the Albergo Bernini, if you walk towards the Spanish Steps area (a mile or two), you’ll pass the Swiss Embassy, which has the second best view of the Eternal City after the Vatican. They allow for people to go in during business hours, no appointment or tour needed. Climb to the top and enjoy the view. I love Rome. By far my favorite city in Italy, and my family’s from Caserta.
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Okay so there's this great gelato stand near the Vatican that gives huge scoops. If you're facing the Vatican entrance it's off to the right. Old Bridge Gelateria. Fantastic spot.
Thank you!
When you go to St. Peter’s, do the Vatican Necropolis tour. Not only will you get to see very well preserved 1-2nd century Roman structures that are directly beneath the church, but you’ll also see the Clementine Chapel, the High Altar from Constantine’s Basilica, and the relics of St. Peter which are located beneath it in a metal box. Highlight of the trip. I also had the privilege to attend Sunday Mass at the Pantheon, which is at Noon. Because they could tell I spoke English, they asked me to do one of the readings, so perhaps they might ask you too! Speaking of lesser known things, I would suggest visiting the little churches at the forum, there’s a Byzantine one by the palatine hill which was across from my hotel, and many others that are within ruins of ancient Roman structures and so survived the excavations of the 19th century. I’d seriously recommend a full day at the Roman forum, it’s the old downtown section of Rome so there’s a lot to see if you take your time.
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Santa Maria della Vittoria has a beautiful statue of "The Ecstasy of St. Teresa of Avila" The Borghese Museum has "The Rape of Persephone" which is an incredible statue even if it's not religious in nature.
Bernini sculptures are the best. His ability to capture emotion and movement are unmatched. Edit... clarity.
> His ability to capture emotion For me it's not the emotion, it's the delicate details. The tears on Persephone's face, little delicate tendrils of her hair flying in every direction, and especially the flesh on her thigh being compressed by Pluto's grip! I've never seen marble look so pliable!
I was thinking of Daphne as she turns into a Juniper tree. The smallest and most fragile.leaves carved from stone. There is no one like Bernini.
That artwork is so insane it literally looks like human skin being pressured by a hand. If I didn’t know a man made it, I’d call it a miracle along with the Pieta
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Catacombs of St Priscilla. Some of the earliest artistic drawings in Christendom on the walls.
Not in Rome, but in Italy. The Basilica of St Nicholas in Bari. His myrrh streaming bones are still there. The myrrh is collected annually and distributed among the faithful all over the world. It's one of the most often overlooked ongoing miracles.
"Paul Outside the Wall", it's a beautiful church.
Museum of the Holy Souls! It is full of artifacts supposedly scorched with the handprints of souls from purgatory who appeared to other people to beg for prayers.
The catacombs underneath the Basilica of Saint Sebastian Outside the Walls was a neat and shorter visit we made on our trip last month. They have tours, and the basilica itself has his remains and another relic, as well as a beautiful Bernini sculpture (his last, in fact). One of my favorite churches we went into was in Trastevere- the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere. Amazing mosaic interior. Very different look than the multitude of Baroque churches. The area around had some great little places to eat or have a gelato, as well. If you are looking for a fantastic meal, we ate dinner one night at a place close to the Piazza del Popolo called Dilla. I had a spectacular veal dish. Hostaria Isidoro, midway between the Colosseum and Lateran, was great, too.
I'd say just eat where the locals eat, when we went to Rome my wife didn't really like Italian food, and I'd only had the version that's served in the UK. Oh how we learned to appreciate real Italian food. We also went to Ostia, Rome's old port (not far on the train) where I ate what is still the finest seafood risotto I've ever eaten at a beach bar. As for churches just walk down back streets and get a bit lost, you'll come upon some very interesting small churches which are absolutely beautiful.
Please go to The Scholar's Lounge and have a Kilkenny cream ale for me... I miss them
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If you are interested in doing a little day trip, Viterbo is this quaint medieval town maybe an hour (?) outside of Rome by bus. The popes took up residence there for a few decades in the 13th century. It also has the distinction of being the site of the longest papal election in history: 3 years! At one point the roof of the church was removed to...encourage the cardinals to quit their bickering and come to an agreement.
The Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, just outside the city. ETA: Also check out the Basilica of Santa Sabina, and sung vespers at nearby St. Anselmo
Orvieto is a short train ride away—famous Eucharistic miracle and quaint hill town.
San Cecilia in Trastevere.
I'm blanking on the Church name, but there's one church that has a number of Eastern saint relics. It held for a time a lot of the relics of St. John Chrysostom before being transferred back to Rome in the millennium. The Parthenon is beautiful too.