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Matt at 18:25, 19 August 2005

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	~~Matt will fill in some more information here later (e.g. Rome background info) but the core info is here.~~

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	====Background====		====Background====

	It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the eternal city - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican, the timelessness of the Forum, the top speed of a Fiat Bambino, the millions of cats in the Colosseum, trying to cross a major intersection, or the bill for your latte.		[http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761556259/Rome_(Italy).html Rome background]

	Make like the locals and souse your senses in the glut of pleasures the city has to offer, from the grandiose thrill of feeling centuries of turbulent history under your feet to the small but potent intoxication of eating chestnut gelati on a hot day.

	====Overview====		====Overview====

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Background

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	====Background====		====Background====

			It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the eternal city - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican, the timelessness of the Forum, the top speed of a Fiat Bambino, the millions of cats in the Colosseum, trying to cross a major intersection, or the bill for your latte.

			Make like the locals and souse your senses in the glut of pleasures the city has to offer, from the grandiose thrill of feeling centuries of turbulent history under your feet to the small but potent intoxication of eating chestnut gelati on a hot day.

	====Overview====		====Overview====

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 [http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-Trevi-Fountain.htm Fontana di Trevi]: Visitors to the Trevi Fountain should throw 2 coins into the water: one for a wish and one to ensure they return to Rome. A friend of a friend once did this, wishing that their next child be a boy, and it was. Say no more!
 ==Rome day 1==

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	Matt ~~is filling~~ in some information here.		Matt will fill in some more information here later (e.g. Rome background info) but the core info is here.

2005-07-30T21:22:40Z

[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-borghese.htm Villa Borghese]

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	This 80 hectare park has 35 fountains, 10 monuments and a large number or prestigious sculptures.		This 80 hectare park has 35 fountains, 10 monuments and a large number or prestigious sculptures.

	The lakes, fountains & grassy spaces make it perfect for a stroll or siesta. There are also 2 galleries: Galleria Borghese (many priceless paintings & sculptures), and Villa Giulia (Etruscan Art).		The lakes, fountains & grassy spaces make it perfect for a stroll or siesta. There are also 2 galleries: [http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/rome/galleriaborghese.html Galleria Borghese] (many priceless paintings & sculptures), and Villa Giulia (Etruscan Art).

	==Naples==		==Naples==

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Rome day 1

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	7. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-campo-de-fiori.htm Campo de' Fiori]''' - "literally 'field of flowers' has a wonderful street market, where every day... the ramshackle square overflows with fruit, fish,etc. stands.... "		7. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-campo-de-fiori.htm Campo de' Fiori]''' - "literally 'field of flowers' has a wonderful street market, where every day... the ramshackle square overflows with fruit, fish,etc. stands.... "

	8. Teatro di Marcello - "a first century BC amphitheatre, later covered by medieval houses"		8. [http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/rome/teatrodimarcello.html Teatro di Marcello] - "a first century BC amphitheatre, later covered by medieval houses" - free entry

	9. Isola Tiberina - "an island largely given over to a hospital (1538)"		9. Isola Tiberina - "an island largely given over to a hospital (1538)"

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Things to do/ see

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	====Things to do/ see====		====Things to do/ see====

	Apparantly, the following are all free ~~attractions~~!!		Apparantly, the following attractions are all free!!

	Museo Archeologico Nazionale - This museum is home to the Farnese collection of antiquities from Lazio and Campania and the best of the finds from the nearby Roman sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This is one of the museums not to be missed when in Naples.		Museo Archeologico Nazionale - This museum is home to the Farnese collection of antiquities from Lazio and Campania and the best of the finds from the nearby Roman sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This is one of the museums not to be missed when in Naples.

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Rome day 1

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	5. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-navona.htm Piazza Navona]''' - "Rome's loveliest square" with "2 outstanding fountains"		5. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-navona.htm Piazza Navona]''' - "Rome's loveliest square" with "2 outstanding fountains"

	6. Chiesa Nuova		6. Chiesa Nuova - church

	7. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-campo-de-fiori.htm Campo de' Fiori]''' - "literally 'field of flowers' has a wonderful street market, where every day... the ramshackle square overflows with fruit, fish,etc. stands.... "		7. '''[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-campo-de-fiori.htm Campo de' Fiori]''' - "literally 'field of flowers' has a wonderful street market, where every day... the ramshackle square overflows with fruit, fish,etc. stands.... "

2005-07-30T20:21:29Z

The [http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761551674 Vatican]

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	Musei Vaticani - includes entire rooms painted by Raphael, & ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Included among the museum's artefacts are art, tapestries, manuscripts, ancient maps, furniture & sculpture.		Musei Vaticani - includes entire rooms painted by Raphael, & ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Included among the museum's artefacts are art, tapestries, manuscripts, ancient maps, furniture & sculpture.

	Basilica di San Pietro - largest church in Christendom has a dome designed by Michelangelo. Tomb filled underground chambers.		[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-Vatican-St-Peter.htm Basilica di San Pietro] - largest church in Christendom has a dome designed by Michelangelo. Tomb filled underground chambers.

	====[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-borghese.htm Villa Borghese]====		====[http://www.romaclick.com/Pages/Rome/Tosee/Rome-guide-borghese.htm Villa Borghese]====