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Centrale Montemartini  San Paolo Basilica Pyramid of Cestius Nightlife Restaurants Palladium Internet |
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The Centrale Montemartini is a unique exhibition centre housed within a former power station. Constructed from 1911 to 1913, this building used to power to the city of Rome. Today it houses ancient sculptures from  the Capitoline Museums in a most unusual setting. The engine room has been redesigned in an Art Nouveau motif, brilliantly marrying the unlikely elements of turbines, diesel motors and the giant steam boiler with the elegance of ancient sculptures though the addition of well-placed windows, string course frames, friezes and streetlamps.
| Via Ostiense 106 - 00154 ROMA |
| www.centralemontemartini.org |
| Tel. +39/.06.574.8042 |
| Visiting Hours: Every day from 9:30 am to 7 pm. |
| Closed: Mondays, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, May. 1 |
| Cost: €4.20 |
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St. Paul 's Basilica is the second largest Basilica in Rome after St. Peter's Basilica. It believed that the basilica was erected on the burial site of St. Paul. After a fire in 1823, it was rebuilt and, today, is hailed as one of the most elegantly designed churches in Rome. Visitors to the San Paolo Basilica will find offering a varied selection of souvenirs and rosaries every day except Sunday and religious holidays. 
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186 Via Ostiense, Rome, Italy |
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06-5410341 |
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Basilica San Paolo |
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Basilica: daily 7am-6:30pm;
Cloisters: daily 9am-1pm and 3-6pm |
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Free admission |
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You don't have to go all the way to Egypt to see a pyramid. A fine example of an Egyptian pyramid stands near Porta San Paolo. The pyramid was built during the reign of the emperor Augustus between 18 and 12 BCE as a tomb for the Roman Gaius Cestius. The monument was constructed of white Carrara marble. It measures 100 Roman square feet (30 sqm) at the base and stands 125 Roman feet (36.4 m) high. After the year 270, the pyramid was incorporated into the wall of Rome. Today, the Pyramid is open to the public. Admission is free. |
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Testaccio
Rome is the largest open-air museum in the world, and boasts an unequalled concentration of the rich museums and galleries. But there's more to Rome than its historical, archeological and artistic gems. In one of Rome 's oldest districts, called Testaccio, you will find an impressive amount of restaurants, bars and clubs filled with well-dressed Romans. The best way to get there from the historical centre is by taxi. Expect to pay between €5 and €10 for a taxi from Piazza Venezia. Saturaday is the best time to go.
L'Oasi della Birra
Casual "birreria", where you will find a great selection of beers from all over the world. It is also a wine bar (despite the name), offering quality Italian wines. Good place find rare, high quality "grappa"as as well.
Piazza Testaccio, 38 / 41
Tel: 065746122 |
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Bishoku Kobo
True to its name, which means "the place where you eat well", this classic Japanese restaurant offers a moderately-priced variety of excellent dishes.
Address: Via Ostiense 110B
Tel: +39/ 06.574.4190
Open: Monday through Saturday 7.30 pm until 11:00 pm
Checchino dal 1887
The Trattoria Checchino dal 1887 is over 100 years old and serves traditional Roman specialties. The restaurant has a nice dining room and great service. Many of the wait staff speak a little English. The wine cellar holds over 600 wines. This is, possibly, one of the best restaurants in Rome.
Via di Monte Testaccio, 30
Tel.: +39/ 06.574.6318
Al ristoro degli Angeli
Located in the lovely 1920's Garbatella neighborhood just across Palladium theatre. Right next to this restaurant on the piazza, there is a great bar/cafe called "Bar Foschi" for morning cappuccino & cornetto, or for an aperitif in the evening.
Via Luigi Orlando 2
Tel: 06-51436020; Cell: 338.87.51.157
www.ristorodegliangeli.it |
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 This beautiful 1920s theatre offers a mixture of top-quality electronic music acts, cutting-edge theatre, art performances and, oddly, university seminars on diverse topics.
info@teatro-palladium.it
P.zza Bartolomeo Romano 8
00154 Roma
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| There is an Internet Cafe across from the San Paolo Basilica at Via Ostiense 193 B |
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