Fantastic tips of alternate places to visit, and what an amazing city that offers those kinds of options. We just moved recently to Borgo Pio, so right in the center of the construction, but I have to say, it's not been unpleasant so far-- as long as you stay on foot and not in a car (a rule I violated this morning). Maybe 30 years of NYC has hardened me to chaos of all kinds...
Thank you for the heads up re closures etc. So glad I didn’t stand in line at St Peter’s
To see the Pieta. It is pretty crazy and noisy all the way around the Vatican and Castel Sant Angelo. We are now staying well clear and heading to Galleria Doria Pamphilj.
What does it say to admit that all of the alternatives thoughtfully suggested tend to be my primary picks to start with? 🧐😅 Such a helpful post for those visiting Rome through the rest of this year!
Fantastic tips of alternate places to visit, and what an amazing city that offers those kinds of options. We just moved recently to Borgo Pio, so right in the center of the construction, but I have to say, it's not been unpleasant so far-- as long as you stay on foot and not in a car (a rule I violated this morning). Maybe 30 years of NYC has hardened me to chaos of all kinds...
This too will pass!
Thank you for the heads up re closures etc. So glad I didn’t stand in line at St Peter’s
To see the Pieta. It is pretty crazy and noisy all the way around the Vatican and Castel Sant Angelo. We are now staying well clear and heading to Galleria Doria Pamphilj.
Excellent choice! If in you're still in town on Fri and Sat Palazzo Colonna is open in the mornings too and fabulous. Thanks for reading!
You always have such good advice!
thanks! Coming from the regina of good travel advice that's greatly appreciated!
Speaking of the turtle fountain, did you know there is a replica of it in Huntington Park on Nob Hill in San Francisco?
I like to go see it when I’m missing Rome (all the time!)
https://artandarchitecture-sf.com/nob-hill-san-francisco-march-30-2012.html
As someone wise often says…. “Never far from Rome” 🤣🤣
I did not know this! Thanks!
What does it say to admit that all of the alternatives thoughtfully suggested tend to be my primary picks to start with? 🧐😅 Such a helpful post for those visiting Rome through the rest of this year!
it says you are very wise!