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BY Nancy Mueller 4 Comments ON April 25, 2013

V is for Vatican City

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Photo courtesy of malouette – flickr

Vatican City, a separate self-governed territory within Rome, claims fame as the world’s smallest autonomous state and is ruled by the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Art lovers will cherish the beautiful museums within the enclave, as well as St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square and the crowning jewel, the Sistine Chapel whose ceiling is renown as Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

Filed Under: Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, Rome, Travel Experiences Tagged With: Michelangelo, Pope Francis, Rome, St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Square, the Pope, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican, Vatican City

BY Nancy Mueller 5 Comments ON April 20, 2013

R is for Rome

Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s award-winning role in Roman Holiday and her love affair with “The Eternal City,” I can think of 5 great reasons to add Rome to my travel bucket list:

1) Visit Castel Sant’ Angelo to pay my respects to Puccini’s heroine,Tosca, who threw herself off the parapet after discovering her lover Cavaradossi has been killed.

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Photo courtesy of  edwin.11 – flickr

2) Throw a coin over my left shoulder with my back to the Trevi Fountain to ensure good fortune and a return visit.

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Photo courtesy of Dark Rome Tours and Walks – flickr

3) Enjoy the Rome cafe scene.

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Photo courtesy of peuplier – flickr

4) Consume Italian cuisine from pasta to gelato.

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Photo courtesy of avlxyz – flickr

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Photo courtesy of Roller Coaster Philosophy – flickr

5) Hear Italian spoken by the locals.

How would you like to spend your time in Rome, wanderboomers?

 

Filed Under: Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, Destinations, Europe, Rome, Travel Experiences Tagged With: Audrey Hepburn, gelato, Michelangelo, opera, opera house, pasta, Pieta, Roman Holiday, Rome, The Eternal City, Trevi Fountain

Hello fellow wanderboomers! I’m a Seattle-based travel journalist, specializing in fun travel adventures for the young at heart. My articles have been featured in Hemispheres, AAA Highroads Magazine and Northwest Travel & Life Magazine where I'm a frequent contributor. When this Wanderboomer isn’t traveling, I help global executives polish their personal and professional brand for long-term results.
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