[Virtual Travel] Rome + Venice Day 4

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10am: Breakfast at Romeow Cat Bistrot

Google reviews: 4.5 stars

11:30am: Palatine Hill / Palatino, Roman Forum / Foro Romano

Palatine Hill is the centre of the Seven Hills of Rome. It is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire”. The site is now mainly a large open-air museum.

One of the site to visit at Palatine Hill is the Roman Forum, surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings. For centuries, the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Rome.

1:30pm: Lunch at Ristorante la Nuova Piazzetta

Google reviews: 4.4 stars

2:30pm: Nero’s Golden House / Domus Aurea

After the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, Emperor Nero ordered the reconstruction of his residence, Domus Transitoria - an extended version and the new palace was named as Domus Aurea. The construction of the Domus Aurea has been considered the most extravagant construction in the history of Rome.

The new 80-hectare complex with 300 rooms was the most striking and most expensive palace in Rome, with lots of marble, ivory and gold leaf walls. Emperor Nero committed suicide in 68 AD, so he never had the chance to see the completion of the palace. Since Emperor Nero was not particularly well loved by the people, the palace was then partly demolished to erase the memories of Nero and certain areas had buildings built over it, like the Baths of Trajan. The palace’s marble, ivory and jewels were also stripped off within a decade.

5pm: Giolitti (gelato)

Google reviews: 4.4 stars

6pm: Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo is a large urban square, it is one of the most popular squares of Rome. For many centuries, it was the venue for public executions till 1826. Many visit Piazza del Popolo to see the Santa Maria del Popolo, completed in 1477.

7pm: Dinner at Ristorante Pizzeria Popolo Caffe

Google reviews: 4.3 stars