Palace hotels and movie stars, outdoor cafes and elegant boutiques, the ancient city wall and the Borghese Garden. All are here on the Via Veneto. The grand, winding, tree-lined boulevard has for decades symbolized
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Original Venetian Murano The hotel has accommodated movie stars such as Sean Connery and Marcello Mastroianni. It also served as the setting for a classic Federico Fellini movie. |
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ROME HOTEL NOTES: OUR ROME COLISEUM AND ROMAN FORUM NEIGHBORHOOD www.ancientromehotels.com The Colosseum has always been on the top of world traveler's list of things to see. Climb on the "stage" where gladiators fought with exotic tigers and lions, explore where the actors and performers of the day prepared for their entertainment. A few steps away is the ancient Roman Arc of Triumph that inspired Napoleon to build a replica in Paris. Across the street is the ancient Roman Forum a vast complex of ruins from the great marketplace of the world's conquering city. Also in the same area is the Palatine Hill and the enormous white marble "wedding cake" building to the man who unified Italy.
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The Spanish Steps are a magnet for travelers from around the world. During the day the grand white double stairways provide a fascinating respite of people-watching experience, especially while enjoying the Italian ice cream, gelati. If you prefer shopping to sitting, the steps are the in the famous shopping district of Rome. All the major Italian designers from Gucci to Brioni to Prada are here. There are also many popular outdoor cafes and restaurants.
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