DK Travel : Rome

Although functioning as a vibrant, modern capital akin to any in Europe, the unique appeal of Rome is that the entire city is a vast, 3,000-year-old, indoor-outdoor museum. In every quarter you’ll find ancient monuments, art treasures and timeless architecture in churches, galleries and protected ruins. Home to the world’s smallest city, the Vatican, Rome has religion at its heart and history in its soul – a city that dazzles and inspires visitors time and time again.

Pizzeria La Montecarlo

In the heart of Rome's centro storico, this is a surprising non-touristy hotspot that is thronged with fun-loving (and budget-conscious) locals every night. Think of it as a continuous pizza party that you're welcome to crash. Montecarlo is just a sit-down pizza place--nothing trendy--but service is fast and friendly, and there are tons of tables inside and out. Pizzas (thin-crusted, alla romana) start at 5 euros, and inexpensive house wine flows freely. All in all, a great taste of Rome's energy and affability.
Pizzeria La Montecarlo

The offspring of Baffetto’s owners run this joint. Has less ambience than its famous parent, but benefits from shorter queues.
Pizzeria La Montecarlo

Late opening hours have kept this simple Roman-style pizzeria packed with locals and students for years. Friendly but whirlwind service.
Plautus

Formulaic comedies of errors by Plautus (250–184 BC) influenced Shakespeare.
Pliny the Younger

The letters (Epistulae ) of Pliny (61–113) to prominent figures give us a glimpse of imperial society.
Polvere di Tempo

Non-mechanical timepieces, including hour glasses, various sundials, candle clocks, astrolabes, all hand crafted by the Argentinian owner.
Pompeii

In AD 79 the volcano Vesuvius erupted, and this city was buried and preserved forever.
Pompey’s Theatre

Pompey’s 61–55 BC theatre is still evident in the curve of medieval buildings on Largo del Pollaro. Its fabric is visible only in the basements, including the downstairs rooms of the da Pancrazio restaurant installed in the ancient travertine corridors.
Ponte Rotto

Rome’s first stone bridge, (181-142 BC) was ruined in 1598. It retained three arches until 1886, when two were destroyed to make room for Ponte Palatino (Rotto means broken in Italian).
Ponte Sant’Angelo

Hadrian built this bridge in 133-4 to access his mausoleum, but only the three central arches of that span remain. Clement VII had the statues of St Peter (by Lorenzetto) and St Paul (by Paolo Taccone) installed in 1534. Clement IX hired Bernini in 1688 to design the statues of 10 angels holding symbols of the Passion.

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