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Gelato: Rome Giolitti
Now it was definitively time for our first Gelato. We choosed Giolitti, which is the Roman classic. I already visited in 2009 and itīs named in nearly every guide. As you see itīs not a secret and if I consider the crowds I guess the owner canīt stop laughing when seeing the Sales figures. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...00dcee9761.jpg They not only sell Gelato: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...54a3374588.jpg But here the most important! Normally itīs not a good sign if a Gelateria offers many flavours. In this case I guess the Sales figures allow some choices . https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d08071babd.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4005faaf85.jpg My "grande" Gelato https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...43e6794f89.jpg Another day we ate inside. Thatīs what you get when ordering a grande Gelato. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...16a889741c.jpg Giolitti is a classic. While they donīt offer my favorite Gelato itīs a good Option while in Rome. |
There's this place in the old part of Bergamo that has this pizza / foccacia thing that's so good, it would pretty much justify flying the 10+ hours it would take me to get there.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura..._Lombardy.html I don't know if this is authentic, comparable to other places, whatever. I loved it. If you have the chance to give it a try, I'd love to hear your thoughts. |
Originally Posted by work2fly
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There's this place in the old part of Bergamo that has this pizza / foccacia thing that's so good, it would pretty much justify flying the 10+ hours it would take me to get there.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura..._Lombardy.html I don't know if this is authentic, comparable to other places, whatever. I loved it. If you have the chance to give it a try, I'd love to hear your thoughts. |
Rome: Pantheon
Only few churches are as unique as the Pantheon. The square in front was crowded.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...94ce9c15bc.jpg In front of the entrance was a line…. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15e4389893.jpg The antique porch: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...384f0e995d.jpg The inner room is dominated by the dome with itīs famous opening. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...52b107d2eb.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1aa7a00e59.jpg Main altar: https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8bf92ea59e.jpg Run-off for rain: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...683ed02324.jpg The Pantheon houses the graves of 2 Italian kings, Viktor Emanuel II and Umberto I. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4885536315.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4709fcf911.jpg The grave of Raffael: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ef0c2acb87.jpg |
Rome: Saint-Louis des Francais
A short visit to the church Saint-Louis des Francais
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Rome: Piazza Navona
One of my favourite places in the world was always Piazza Navona. While itīs still beautiful it seems more and more selfie-stick traders and beggars take over. The layout of the place is quite unique:
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Gelato: Rome Fiocco Di Neve
We ate our last Gelato over 1 hour ago so it was time for the next one;) In preparation of the journey I found a very useful thread at FT which recommended a list of the Top 100 Gelaterias in Italy from Dissapore. This should be my guide to good Gelato but unfortunatelly many of them are located in small town or outside the city centres so they are not easy to reach, I also tried to get some other Information and watched Videos on YouTube and read in travelguides. One video recommended Fiocco Di Neve and I remembered when we passed randomly.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...31cdb5ac07.jpg I found the Gelato didnīt really look great but I was too curious. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fae1a7db2d.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9668d2e20e.jpg Well, it would be unfair to say it was bad but I wasnīt enthusiastic. Also think it was ice-cream and no "real" gelato. |
Rome: Lago di Torre Argentina
Lago di Torre Argentina is a place with the ruins of the Campus Martius.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c0e4e83dce.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91bd61884b.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c1a39c6fdb.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7df12a2d46.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b7f4ab53b.jpg While it is an important historic monument most people visit for anoter reason. At the ruins live many cats: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...125a997f4a.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...94b5aaeda9.jpg There is also a cat asylum which you can visit. Itīs also possible to adopt a cat. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8b73928eee.jpg |
Stunning photos!! Thank you for sharing.
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Originally Posted by roadwarrier
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Stunning photos!! Thank you for sharing.
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Rome: Fontana di Trevi
I guess everyone knows Fontana di Trevi. Here my impressions:
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Rome: Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Trevi
Near Fontana di Trevi is the church San Vincenzo. Itīs not the most interesting church in Rome but it was on my must see list for another reason. In former times popes were buried "separately". So the body at one place and the organs at another place. San Vincenzo were the place were they buried the popes organs from 1590 to 1903 Unfortunately it wasnīt allowed to take fotos inside the church so I canīt show you the plate with the popes names. Itīs on the right side at the altar.
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Dinner: La Terrazza 1 star
For the first evening we decided to dine at La Terrazza, the Eden gourmet restaurant which is awarded with 1 Michelin star.
The restaurant is located and offers similar views as the breakfast restaurant. Unfortunately I couldnīt take fotos as the light was mirroring in the windows glass. We started with some Amuse Bouche: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...023403f9b8.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2b9e91b35a.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3fa694fca3.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0fda433def.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e4187bbca5.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8214ca200.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c673088aa7.jpg You may choose between a la carte, a choose of each one Antipasti, Primi and Secondi for 130 , a 6 Course Tasting for 165 and a 8 Course dinner for 200 . Considering the 130 menu doesnīt contain a desser which costs 28 the Tastings are far better value. As we didnīt like many of the dishes the offered in the Tastings we went with the 3 course. First Course: Langoustine Variation https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...089255de42.jpg Scallops, mango and passion fruit https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...671efbad65.jpg Both dishes were good, I liked the langoustine more. Second Course: Gran riserva risotto with almond, curry and red prawns https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7071bb6bd7.jpg Calamarata pasta with steamed oyster, coconut and rocket https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5e53dd783d.jpg Again both dishes were good. Third couse: Organic salmon with mixed herbs https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8ff5736118.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bdf1094f94.jpg Personally this dish wasnīt my taste, but technically it was well done. Crispy red mullet, seaweed tartareand Kalamata olives https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d71507fe8a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...611fd03b91.jpg A solid dish. Pre-dessert https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a013b37968.jpg Time for Dessert. They offer a card which was created together with Angelo Musa from Hotel Plaza Athénée. First I wanted choose the chocolate and pear soufflé but they told me it would need too much time. I love such things! We took Amalfi Lemon https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...25156914b6.jpg Taste was OK (not more, not less), but consideringthe price of 28 I would skip dessert next time. Petit fours https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a96f0d60ea.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d69d4cb5d7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a1d64e10c4.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6b20c75d59.jpg Over all a good dinner, even if I thought it was "generous" prized. If I would stay at the Eden I would eat here again. But I wouldnīt if I stay somewhere else. |
Rome: San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane
Letīs start the day with a church;)
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Your pictures are beautiful. I'm enjoying everything including the gorgeous interiors of churches. I'm looking forward to more Rome restaurant reviews. Did you find any that were outstanding in walking distance of the Pantheon or Piazza Navone?
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