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Giulia (see pp264–5) or the
excellent Galleria Borghese
(see pp262–3; reserve ahead).
If the kids need less art and
more fun, take in Rome’s zoo,
the Bioparco (see p261). If it’s a
Sunday, stop at Pincio Gardens
(see pp138–9) for an open-air
carousel and the San Carlino,
one of Rome’s few remaining
puppet theaters, which puts
on Pulcinella shows from 11am.
Afternoon
Return the bicycles and stroll
past the top of the Spanish
Steps (see pp136–7) down Via
Gregoriana, looking for the
Palazzetto Zuccari at number
Dolce & Gabbana store window in Piazza di Spagna 28, whose windows and doors
are shaped into hideous
Enjoy the evening passeggiata see the hidden fantasy facade creatures. Below Via Veneto’s
(Rome’s see-and-be-seen stroll on Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza Santa Maria della Concezione
along the Via del Corso) with (see p124). Do not miss Rome’s (see p256) lies the creepy
a drink at one of the busy Pantheon (see pp114–15), an Capuchin Crypt, which is
cafés flanking the piazza. ancient temple (now church), covered in mosaics made from
Finish off by eating in hearty and Santa Maria sopra Minerva the bones of monks. (Cappuccino
trattoria Al Duello (see p313), (see p112), for its art. Try the coffee was named after the
or the classic trattoria Armando cappuccinos at Caffè color of these friars’ robes.)
al Pantheon (see p313). Sant’Eustachio (see p322). At Piazza della Bocca della
Verità, on the porch of Santa
Afternoon Maria in Cosmedin (see p204),
Art and Shopping Cross the Via del Corso, and sits the Mouth of Truth, an
enjoy an afternoon’s shopping ancient drain cover carved as a
in the chic boutiques of Via monstrous face. The story goes
Two adults Condotti (see p135) and its that if you tell a lie with your
allow at least €30 tributaries fanning out from the fingers in the mouth, it will bite
• Fountains and piazzas base of the Spanish Steps (see them off. Head across the river
• National Gallery treasures pp136–7). To end the day, treat to Trastevere (see pp208–15),
yourself to some of Rome’s best an area of twisting medieval
• Temples and boutiques
ice cream at San Crispino (see alleys. Climb Janiculum Hill
• Spanish Steps and p322), and wander over to the (see pp217–19) to enjoy the
the Trevi Fountain nearby Trevi Fountain (see p161) sweeping views of the city.
before it melts. Descend to Trastevere for a
pizza at Pizzeria Ivo (see p320).
Morning A Family Day
Start at the fruit and flower
market of Campo de’ Fiori (see
pp144–55), located around a Family of 4 allow at least €200
statue of Giordano Bruno, who • Explore Villa Borghese
was burned at the stake in the park on two wheels
Middle Ages. Piazza Navona • See puppets, creatures,
(see pp118–29), with its Baroque and creepy crypts
fountains and excellent cafés,
owes its oval shape to the • Cross the Tiber for
ancient stadium beneath (a medieval alleys and
fragment is visible at its north panoramic views
end). Visit the collections of the
National Gallery in the Palazzo
Altemps (see p129). Peek into Morning
the church of San Luigi dei Rent bicycles in Villa Borghese
Francesi (see p124) for the early park (see pp260–61) where, as
Caravaggios, then duck into well as exploring, you can visit Via Condotti, as seen from the top of the
Corso del Rinascimento 40 to the Etruscan Museum in Villa Spanish Steps

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