Rome | I Think It Will Stand Forever 🏛️

Every day in Rome, I walked 30,000 steps. By the Tiber River, the fault lines of history are tangible, as distinct and layered as basalt cliffs. I finally understood why my friend, who moved from Rome to Milan, said, "Rome is just more interesting." The only downside? Popular museums require bookings at least a month in advance. The Eternal City also has its eternal tourist season. 🤷 🗒️ Travel Notes 🍽️ Tonnarello – Their Carbonara (creamy egg-and-bacon pasta) is delicious, but they don’t take reservations. Be prepared to queue during peak hours. Also worth trying: Gricia and Cacio e Pepe, two other Roman pasta classics. 📸 Tagging @Photography @Culture @Travel #Italy #Rome #EuroTrip #Fujifilm #OnTheRoadAndInTheStreets A Deeper Dive into Rome’s Eternal Charm Rome isn’t just a city—it’s an open-air museum where every cobblestone whispers history. Walking through its streets feels like flipping through the pages of a time-worn book, with each era leaving its mark in grand ruins, Renaissance palazzos, and Baroque fountains. 🏛️ Layers of History From the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled, to the Pantheon, a marvel of ancient engineering, Rome’s past is vividly alive. The Roman Forum is a sprawling testament to the empire’s grandeur, while Castel Sant’Angelo bridges antiquity and the Renaissance. Even random alleyways hide medieval churches atop Roman temples. 🍝 Food: A Sacred Roman Ritual Beyond Carbonara, Rome’s culinary scene is a pilgrimage for food lovers: Supplì (fried rice balls with molten mozzarella) Carciofi alla Romana (tender artichokes braised with herbs) Maritozzi (sweet cream-filled buns for breakfast) Pro tip: Avoid restaurants near major tourist sites—seek out trattorias in Trastevere or Testaccio for authenticity. 🚶‍♂️ Getting Lost = The Best Way to Explore Rome rewards wanderers. Stumble upon: Piazza Navona’s Baroque elegance The Aventine Keyhole, framing St. Peter’s Dome perfectly Via Appia Antica, an ancient road lined with tombs and cypress trees ⛪ Vatican City: A World Within a City Even non-religious travelers marvel at the Sistine Chapel (Michelangelo’s ceiling is better in person) and St. Peter’s Basilica. Climb the dome at sunset for a golden panorama. 💡 Insider Tips Roma Pass saves money on transit/entry fees. Early mornings at the Trevi Fountain = no crowds. Book tickets for the Borghese Gallery months ahead—it’s that exquisite. Rome doesn’t just stand—it dazzles, one gelato-fueled step at a time. When will you go? 🌍✨ #TravelDiaries #Wanderlust #RomeForever #HistoricWonders #EatLikeALocal