Sunday in Rome
Jan 11th, 2007, 05:20 AM
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Sunday in Rome
My 14 y.o. daughter and I will be on our first trip to Italy in February. We are staying near the Pantheon. We land on a Saturday, so our first full day will be Sunday, 11 February. We will attend Mass, and we have 1PM reservations at Galleria Borghese.
I try not to schedule more than one "big thing" per day, and Galleria Borghese is it for that day. Since most shops are closed on Sunday, do you have a favorite walk or place to visit on Sunday in Rome? I expect that it will be too cold to sit at a caffe, read magazines and newpapers and watch the world go by (which would be my first choice.)
Thanks to all Fodorites for all of the help this message board has been in planning our trip.
I try not to schedule more than one "big thing" per day, and Galleria Borghese is it for that day. Since most shops are closed on Sunday, do you have a favorite walk or place to visit on Sunday in Rome? I expect that it will be too cold to sit at a caffe, read magazines and newpapers and watch the world go by (which would be my first choice.)
Thanks to all Fodorites for all of the help this message board has been in planning our trip.
Jan 11th, 2007, 05:26 AM
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Well, maybe you will get lucky with the weather so that you can sit outside...just have a good coat
Have you seen my interactive Google map of Rome by the way: http://gardkarlsen.com/rome_italy_map.htm . Maybe it can be of interst to you in the planning 
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Well, maybe you will get lucky with the weather so that you can sit outside...just have a good coat
Have you seen my interactive Google map of Rome by the way: http://gardkarlsen.com/rome_italy_map.htm . Maybe it can be of interst to you in the planning Regards
Gard
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Jan 11th, 2007, 05:45 AM
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Many shops are actually open in Rome on Sunday, especially in the afternoon.
After your Borghese visit, you might stroll across the park to the Pincio and Piazza de Popolo and then work your way back through the shopping streets from there (Via Babuino, Via del Corso).
After your Borghese visit, you might stroll across the park to the Pincio and Piazza de Popolo and then work your way back through the shopping streets from there (Via Babuino, Via del Corso).
Jan 11th, 2007, 05:48 AM
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What about a leisurely walk from the Borghese to the Spanish Steps, then to the Trevi Fountain and back to your hotel? Or you could go down through the Piazza del Poppolo and over to the river, then stroll along the river back towards Piazza Navona and your hotel.
Jan 11th, 2007, 05:57 AM
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Our Galleria Borghese day happened to be on a national holiday, so we had a similar experience. Piazza de Popolo is a good option; also consider visiting the church that is decorated with bones...it's near the Borghese park. There's also a cool fountain just down the street from the bone church. Then, it's a short walk over to the Spanish steps, then you can wander home via the Trevi Fountain.
Jan 11th, 2007, 06:18 AM
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Hi Samsmom,
On my last trip, I visited the Borghese on an early Sunday morning. Then I took a nice stroll through the park, down the Spanish Steps and shopped along the Via Condotti. Nearly all the shops were open and I stopped for a small lunch, then continued on to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Torre Argentina (cat sanctuary).
Sunday in Rome is great. They close the main streets to pedestrians only and everyone is strolling. I hope you have nice weather for it.
Buon viaggio!
On my last trip, I visited the Borghese on an early Sunday morning. Then I took a nice stroll through the park, down the Spanish Steps and shopped along the Via Condotti. Nearly all the shops were open and I stopped for a small lunch, then continued on to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Torre Argentina (cat sanctuary).
Sunday in Rome is great. They close the main streets to pedestrians only and everyone is strolling. I hope you have nice weather for it.
Buon viaggio!
Jan 11th, 2007, 07:21 AM
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Hi samsmom,
Like others said, you'll find Rome is pretty hopping on Sunday. And you very well may get good weather with the way this winter is going. We were in Rome for 6 days over Christmas, and with the assistance of heat lamps, people were sitting outside at cafes all day long and even eating dinner outside at night! I hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter.
Like others said, you'll find Rome is pretty hopping on Sunday. And you very well may get good weather with the way this winter is going. We were in Rome for 6 days over Christmas, and with the assistance of heat lamps, people were sitting outside at cafes all day long and even eating dinner outside at night! I hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter.
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Jan 11th, 2007, 07:29 AM
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ellenm and dayle have the right idea about the pincio from where you can look out over piazza del popolo and than walk left to the trinita di monti and the steps, from there condotti is at your feet, they also close off via del corso on sunday so only peds.
avoid the trevi
lots of stylish people do take the passagiata around via campo marzio, but it can be hard to find a coffe "bar" open. The famous bar- san eustachio - next to the french church and near the pantheon is open and the coffee is great, the french church also has three famous carravagio paintings in it.
Rome is more mild than you might imagine.
avoid the trevi
lots of stylish people do take the passagiata around via campo marzio, but it can be hard to find a coffe "bar" open. The famous bar- san eustachio - next to the french church and near the pantheon is open and the coffee is great, the french church also has three famous carravagio paintings in it.
Rome is more mild than you might imagine.
Jan 11th, 2007, 07:44 AM
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Grazie everyone! This is very encouraging. We will definitely explore the Tridente area on Sunday, leaving time on the other days to wander other areas. I am really trying not to overschedule, and leave a lot of time to just stroll around and soak up being in Rome. My daughter visited Paris and London with a student group last summer, and while she had a terrific time, the one thing she wished was for time just to "be" there.
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I totally respect your wish NOT to over-schedule. You might, however, want to make dinner plans in advance: some restaurants are not open on Sunday evenings. Your hotel will know what is available.
Jan 12th, 2007, 05:14 PM
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On winter trips to Rome we have gone to the Piazza Navona and watched the world go by at one of the outdoor cafes. As I recall, they had outdoor heaters and it was pleasant to sit, sip coffee or wine and enjoy the passing scene.
