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Palace of the Holy Steps (Santuario della Scala Santa )

The Palace of the Holy Steps or to give it its proper name Santuario della Scala Santa is one of those places which you wonder why it is not given more exposure in guide books and the Rome tourism industry. The Santuario della Scala Santa is directly opposite the Basilica Di San Giovanni in Laterana, often [...]

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The Pantheon – What To Expect

The Pantheon is tucked way in the ancient city of Rome. One moment you are strolling along a narrow cobbled lane, the next the imposing building that is the Pantheon dominates your view. Its a very impressive building even without factoring its age (built between A.D 118 and 125 during Roman times long before the [...]

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A Visit To St Peter’s Basilica In The Vatican

For the first time visitor to Rome, a visit to St Peter’s Square and inside to St Peter’s Basilica is pretty much mandatory. (The Vatican Museums the other must see is about 5 minutes walk from St Peter’s Square). Entrance to the vast majority of St Peter’s Basilica is free. If you want to you [...]

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