When we last visited Rome we wandered around freely; there was so much to see and day bus tickets are a waste of money as everywhere is within walking distance. Our trip to Rome this time, once again on the train from Orvieto, awakened our memories. It was a bit of a shock to see [...]
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City news: Rome now charges to visit the Forum.
Posted by Frances Platman on 14/05/2011
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City news: Orvieto still magnificent.
Having parked the motorhome at the Sosta at Orvieto Scalo that afternoon we took the funicular up to Orvieto and caught the mini bus to Piazza di Popolo. A slow walk around confirmed our memories that it is a very special town. The Duomo is one of the best in Italy, it’s gold encrusted facade [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 12/05/2011
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Italian Sostas: Orvieto great for Rome too.
After having had excellent and courteous attention at the Trigano factory, near Poggibonsi in Tuscany, Italy, in the morning and arrangements made to have repairs carried out on the motorhome for 23rd May, we made our way to Orvieto in Umbria to visit old friends. Naturally, we, parked our vehicle at the Sosta, the Italian [...]
Posted by Frances Platman on 12/05/2011
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