Rome Guide

Rome was not built in a day.
Since ancient times the eternal city still continues to impress the people who visit her.

There are so many places to visit, things to see and food & drink along the way.

Alessandro Palace & Bar is conveniently situated within a 5 minute walking distance from Rome’s main station, Termini from which you have easy access to any part of city.

The Alessandro Palace suggests TOP 10 things to do when in Rome

- See historic sites -
1. Ancient Rome
   Taking Metro Line B from Termini station and the Colosseum will appear right in front of you in 10 minutes. Starting from the Colosseum, visit Ancient Rome such as Roman forum, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Oppian hill, Circum Maximums, Pantheon which are all accessible on foot.
2. Catholic Rome
   Rome is the city which accommodates another city inside, the Vatican. The smallest state in the world represents the apex of Christian Catholic foundation which, in epoch, supported Baroque culture to unfold. In the Vatican, there are must-sees: St. Peter’s square, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel with famous Michelangelo’s “Last Judgement”. Even out of the Vatican, in Rome there are hundreds of things to see, Castel Sant’Angelo & statues of Sant’Angelo bridge, Navona Square, Santa Maria Maggiore Church, San Giovanni in Laterano Church and much more.
3. Towns on outskirts of Rome
   There are pretty little characteristic towns which are within 30min – 1hour by train/bus from city centre. We recommend to visit Tivoli, Frascati, Catelli Romani and Albano Lake for a day trip.

- Taste flavours of Rome -
4. Food
   Italy is famous for its food and there are also specialties depending on region. Rome has its own, too.
   Roman style thin & crispy pizzas, Pasta: Spaghetti alla Carbonara (egg, black pepper & cheese) , Bucatini all’Amatriciana (tomato sauce with bacon & cheese), Roman style artichokes, Jewish style Roman cuisine in ghetto district.
   A popular cheese of the Romans called Pecorino which is made of sheep milk.
5. Wine
   Finest expensive wines tend to be produced in the Northern part of Italy. However, there are tasty and not-too-expensive ones in the prefecture of Rome.
   Ex. Frascati, Castelli Romani, Est! Est! Est!, etc.
   Alessandro branded wine is also available at Alessandro Palace BAR!

- Activities & Fun -
6. Various tours (Walking, Bus, Scooter tours)
   There are various of selection of tours available to discover Rome’s fascine.
   Inexpensive Walking tours, Convenient bus tours and unique scooter tours.
   Discount prices applied for guests on bus tours.
7. Pub Crawl
   In a short stay, a Pub Craw is a fastest and most fun way to see the night life in Rome at a small expense.
   Rome’s good pubs and disco admission, drinking games are all included in the route.
8. Beach
   Is Rome not for the beach??
   YES IT IS!
   In an hour by train/bus, there are different beaches at your choice during your summer vacation.
   Ostia, Santa Marinella and Anzio are good beaches to visit
9. Football games
   Visit Stadio Olimpico. Rome is also an exciting place for football fans, it is the home of A.S. Rome and S.S. Lazio!
10. Shopping
    Chic & finest Italian Alta Moda is something you may feel in the atmosphere of Italy, Spanish steps & Via dei Condotti are worth visiting even only for window shopping!

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