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Food in Borgo Pio

18Oct

About 100 meters from Brunelleschi Luxury Holidays we can immerse ourselves in the quaint Borgo Pio district, a concentration of shops featuring souvenirs, religious items, taverns and restaurants of all kinds … for the palate there is nothing else but the embarrassment of the choice!

 

This is the Top 5:

 

  1. Da Romolo alla Mole Adriana, Borgo Pio, Via del Campanile 12.

Comfortable, refurbished and even large restaurant where you can enjoy classic amateur roman pizza, meat and quality fish. Courtesy, experience and professionalism make this place a certainty and a guarantee!

For more information, please visit www.daromoloallamoleadriana.it

 

  1. Pizzeria Vecchio Borgo, Borgo Pio 27 / a

Welcoming, colorful restaurant, suitable for lunch or a quick break .. great value and great pizza! If you want something else you can also choose between hot food and vegetables.

 

  1. Borgo & Friends, Borgo Pio 194

Nice venue, particularly suitable for young clientele.

A varied menu from a fine selection of typical dishes of Roman cuisine, appetizers with different kind of salami and ham and classic sandwich for those who have little time at their disposal.

 

  1. Venerina Restaurant, Borgo Pio 38

Familiar atmosphere and refined furnishings make this place an ideal setting for both formal and informal dinners. The food ranges from typical dishes of Roman and Lazio cuisine, classic pizza to the most international cuisine.

For more information, please visit www.ristorantevenerina.it

 

  1. CottoCrudo, Borgo Pio 46

This is a successful brand of Italian street food, very welcoming restaurant that promote the quality and excellence of Made in Italy. Not only sandwiches but also different kind of chees, salami and ham that came from Italian excellence.

For more information, please visit www.cottocrudo.it

Visit the Vatican Museums

27Sep

The Vatican Museums, one of the most important places for tourists visiting the Eternal City, are within the Vatican City State. Founded by Pope Julius II in the XVI century, they are one of the largest art collections in the world since they exhibit the huge collection of works of art gathered by the popes during the centuries: the Sistine Chapel and the papal apartments by Michelangelo and Raffaello are part of the works that visitors can admire in their path.

 

There are many Tour Operators offering guided tours also with the ability to speed up waiting times or even skip the long Row of people. Probably the most famous is CitySightseen Rome with its characteristic two-story red pulman.

 

DETAILS OF VISIT

The ticket for “Skip the line”, allows you to have the privileged access to visit the most important Vatican Museums and the famous Sistine Chapel.

The ticket “Skip the line” for Vatican Museums will therefore avoid long waiting times and more time to explore one of the largest art collections in the world.

The culmination of the tour will be the visit in the Sistine Chapel where you can admire the genius of Michelangelo, including Michelangelo’s famous amorphous self-portrait.

NOTE:

  • The tour includes long strolls, stairs and climbs, so it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Large bags, backpacks and suitcases are not allowed in the Vatican Museums; iyou can use the wardrobe at the Vatican Museums.
  • Do not wear too short trousers and jumpsuit, covering your knees and shoulders.
  • Voucher change can be made at the Visitor Center Vatican Museums on Via della Conciliazione 4, within the Auditorium Conciliation (9:30 am – : 30 every day).