{"id":1901,"date":"2019-11-28T05:32:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T05:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=1901"},"modified":"2019-12-18T12:44:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T12:44:10","slug":"exploring-rome-in-an-unconventional-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/exploring-rome-in-an-unconventional-way","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Rome in an Unconventional Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are a handful number of places on earth where art and life blend so seamlessly. Surely, Rome is one of them; beauty, flair and style awash every part of the city. It\u2019s here that you will stand face-to-face to the awe-inspiring frescoes of Sistine Chapel<\/a>, the iconic Trevi Fountain<\/a> and the glorious ruins of the Colosseum. The best Vatican City tours<\/a><\/strong> help you explore the Eternal City inside out. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you are keen to take a break\nfrom the overwhelming historical marvels and appreciate the city from a local\u2019s\nperspective, you have to breathe in the lesser-visited landmarks and try unique\nexperiences. Ahead, we\u2019ve highlighted a few alternative things to do in Rome:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dig into fried artichokes at Jewish Ghetto<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food is one of life\u2019s greatest pleasures,\nand if you are in Rome\u2019s Jewish Ghetto, the effect intensifies. The Jewish\nQuarter is famous for its delicious fried artichokes; half crispy-half gooey artichokes\nare available at almost every food parlour and restaurant throughout the\nneighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try Carciofi\nalla Giud\u00eca<\/em> (traditional Jewish style artichokes) at the Nonna Betta, a\ncute kosher restaurant lining Via del Portico d\u2019Ottavia. Every bite of the\nartichoke feels like a revelation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Palazzo Colonna on a Saturday morning<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Home to the wealthy Colonna family, Palazzo\nColonna is a 14th<\/sup>-century private palace filled with impressive\nhallways, vibrant salons, magnificent marble staircases and a gorgeous open\ncourtyard right at the centre. Touted as one of the grand stately residences in\nRome, the villa opens to the public every Saturday morning. Weekday tours are\nalso available but prior appointment is required.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the local flea-markets<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For vintage shopping, head to the Porta\nPortese Market in the bustling Trastevere neighbourhood and rummage through its\nendless stalls of clothes, carpets, antique items and fine quality wares. Spend\na day here finding some real bargains. It\u2019s one of the largest flea-markets in\nRome and the best spot to buy souvenirs cheaply. The market runs on Sunday from\n5 AM to 2 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also explore the La Soffitta Sotto\nI Portici Market, located outside the Mausoleum of Augustus. The area\nsurrounding the market is historic and beautiful and the items on offer here\ndisplay resplendent vintage styles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admire a 360-degree view of Rome from Eitch Borromini\nHotel<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunsets in Rome are magical. As the skies\nput on a glorious show of warm crimson hues, the city begins to look all the\nmore intimate and inviting. Fortunately, Rome has countless viewpoints from\nwhere you can enjoy spectacular sunsets and Eitch Borromini Hotel is one of\nthem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Situated on Via di Santa Maria dell\u2019Anima, the hotel\u2019s sixth-floor rooftop bar, La Grande Bellezza, is a hotspot of Rome\u2019s elite. Sipping an evening drink on the grand terrace will transport you to a Roman movie set. Aperitivo<\/em> hours are best spent here overlooking panoramic vistas of the Eternal City (if you are unfamiliar with the concept, please read this informative piece: www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/aperitivo-in-rome-what-it-entails-and-how-to-enjoy-it<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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