Local Guides World
Stephen Mitchell
4 reviews on 1 places
Somber & reflective little sitting spot for 1 person in the middle of hectic Liverpool. Good photo spot, or with a coffee. I kept her company for a moment. I think most people would . .
This is probably the best example of an Imperial Roman Villa we have ever found. You can access it only with a 'Super Site' ticket which is bought as an upgrade to the Forum ticket, but the $$ is not much.
There are numerous painted rooms, but the last ones that have been restored will leave you amazed. Some rooms are protected by glass and in a controlled atmosphere, in others you can go inside and admire original colors that look fairly freshly painted.
In addition to the interior of the Villa, there are the outbuildings like baths, & storage. (I was impressed with the ancient plumbing arrangements on display as much as anything . . )
Courteous, attentive and prepared staff are there also to answer your questions or you can sit down & watch the introductory video. This Villa complex should stay on your wish list if you're in Roma. . .
There are numerous painted rooms, but the last ones that have been restored will leave you amazed. Some rooms are protected by glass and in a controlled atmosphere, in others you can go inside and admire original colors that look fairly freshly painted.
In addition to the interior of the Villa, there are the outbuildings like baths, & storage. (I was impressed with the ancient plumbing arrangements on display as much as anything . . )
Courteous, attentive and prepared staff are there also to answer your questions or you can sit down & watch the introductory video. This Villa complex should stay on your wish list if you're in Roma. . .
This was our 2nd trip to the Forum & it was to see the newly uncovered ruins of the Fora of Augustus & Trajan and related ruins opposite the Forum of Caesar west of the main road above.
The new area is historically called the Alessandrino Quarter, and recently it's yielded many large finds that demonstrate how much further these forums reached than we previously knew. (I'll include pics, since there are too many things to describe.)
Access to this portion is through a tunnel & raised walkways under the Via Dei Fori Imperiali from the Forum side that we all know. Previously we could all see some of this from street level above - but now you're right down in it & can touch some of it as you pass by. (The new views of the flooring are impressive alone.)
We bought the "Forum Pass Super Pren" for about 17 Euros each, so we could have the most access - which did work out since we could see the 'Super Sites' for free. Research these tickets online; the pickup site was at the Touristation in Piazza Venezia so that made it convenient too.
The new area is historically called the Alessandrino Quarter, and recently it's yielded many large finds that demonstrate how much further these forums reached than we previously knew. (I'll include pics, since there are too many things to describe.)
Access to this portion is through a tunnel & raised walkways under the Via Dei Fori Imperiali from the Forum side that we all know. Previously we could all see some of this from street level above - but now you're right down in it & can touch some of it as you pass by. (The new views of the flooring are impressive alone.)
We bought the "Forum Pass Super Pren" for about 17 Euros each, so we could have the most access - which did work out since we could see the 'Super Sites' for free. Research these tickets online; the pickup site was at the Touristation in Piazza Venezia so that made it convenient too.
This is a nice little square across the road from the promenade. A good place to sit and people-watch plus soak up some sun, or enjoy raging surf during a wind storm. A limited number of food choices though, mostly big ones like McDs or Pi**Hut. But I did discover Fat Harry's on a cool blustery night & tucked in for some English-style pies after a flash spring flood down our street.