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Where did people go to pick up girls in ancient Rome?

In ancient Rome, there were several places where people could socialize and consequently, meet potential romantic or sexual partners. In ancient Rome, social life was full of opportunities to create bonds and cultivate relationships, both romantic and purely social. The city offered a wide range of public and private spaces where people could meet, share moments of conviviality and, often, get close to potential partners. The forums, for example, were the beating heart of city life, meeting places where citizens of all social classes gathered to discuss politics, business or simply to spend time together. In this context, it was not uncommon for glances, conversations and mutual attraction to lead to the birth of personal relationships. The baths also played a central role in daily life. These complexes were not only spaces dedicated to hygiene and relaxation, but real centers of socialization. Here men and women, at separate times or in distinct areas, could converse, observe and establish bonds that sometimes went beyond simple friendship. Another fundamental setting for personal interactions were the banquets and private parties organized by the

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December 3, 2024 6:08 pm
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Travel Rules from March 1st 2022 to enter in Italy

Travel to Italy, no buffer or quarantine for arriving foreigners: the order of Hope from March 1st. The Minister of Health signs the provision that provides for the same rules already in force for citizens of the European Union Foreigners arriving in Italy will no longer have to swab. Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a new ordinance which provides, starting from March 1st, for arrivals from all non-European countries the same rules already in force for European countries. One of the conditions of the green pass will be sufficient for entry into the national territory: vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test. The test The swab will be necessary for unvaccinated tourists and for those who have been vaccinated with drugs not yet recognized by EMA, such as Sputnik. Easter vacation It is the turning point that the world of tourism has been waiting for for days. Foreigners who want to come to Italy already for the Easter holidays (April 17) will no longer have to deal with the complexity of the rules imposed by the Covid epidemic. JOIN OUR

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February 24, 2022 8:43 am
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Who started the tradition of throwing the coin in the Trevi Fountain?

You will surely have seen some tourists throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you throw a coin with your back to the pool and then turn around and see it before disappearing into the water, your return to Rome is guaranteed. Who was the first to do it? The Trevi Fountain is one of the capital’s most famous monuments abroad. The fountain, built in front of Palazzo Poli, occupies the whole square that was built precisely for its construction when several buildings were demolished. It is one of the most significant examples of the Baroque style in Rome, but it is above all one of the places where tourists most love to be photographed. Especially in the act of the famous toss of the coin. The rite is used to wish a return to the city. If one day you go to Rome, when you are with your back to the fountain, throw a coin backwards, and do not turn around until it has fallen. The Trevi Fountain is the largest and one of

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January 3, 2022 2:25 pm
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Rome two thousand years ago had two million inhabitants

Rome in the imperial age, in its moment of maximum splendor, was the largest metropolis in the world. Cosmopolitan, just like New York now. It was the first great gigantic city of humanity, so much so that the number of inhabitants of Augustan Rome was reached only at the beginning of the nineteenth century by London, but above all it welcomed the most important ancient civilization, which influenced society, culture, language, literature, art, architecture, philosophy of the whole Western world, up to the present day. Everything worked despite not being able to count on the benefits of today’s science. If you think about it, it looks almost like a miracle. In the imperial age, Rome had 1,200,000 inhabitants, excluding slaves and immigrants (therefore almost two million). It was already then a cosmopolitan city with monumental buildings, gigantic squares, fountains and statues, and it was also very noisy and chaotic. The first true, great metropolis in history, with gigantic aqueducts, cisterns, containers and markets for food, gigantic neighborhoods and magnificent buildings. Rome was equipped with thermal baths, running water, public baths.

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December 7, 2021 4:59 pm
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How many monumental fountains are there in Rome?

The fountains of the capital are numerous, and many of these are wonderful, elegant and majestic. Rome is a city where water abounds and these magnificent works of art, especially Renaissance and Baroque, have also become famous thanks to the cinema, so much so that they are counted in films, novels, documentaries and symphonic poems (famous that of Ottorino Respighi, entitled “The fountains of Rome”). In few cities in the world there is such a concentration of such monumental fountains. But how many are they exactly? The ancient Romans attributed great importance to water (and then also the Popes, who always brought a supply of Roman water when they traveled): think of the fountains but also of the majestic aqueducts and the grandiose baths, places of social and crucial work in those times (a bit like our shopping malls now, of course in the pre-Covid-19 era). The sources were born to collect the spring waters and slowly spread throughout the territory. Starting from the Renaissance they began to become gigantic and beautiful: real monumental works of art. The Roman fountains

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December 6, 2021 9:24 am
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Did you know? 500,000 men and a million animals were sent to die in the Flavian Amphitheater known as the Colosseum

The shows in ancient Rome and in the Colosseum history in particular were numerous, open to all citizens and generally free; some of them were distinguished by the greatness of the preparations and by the cruelty. The Romans preferred gladiator fights, those with ferocious beasts (venationes), reproductions of naval battles (naumachia), chariot races, athletics competitions, theatrical performances of mimes and pantomimes The first gladiator show probably took place in 264 BC. In 105 BC the games became public. The number of gladiatorial shows increased enormously during the Empire. The Flavian dynasty, which began with the emperor Flavius Vespasian, built the largest and most famous amphitheater in the world, the Flavian amphitheater, later known as the Colosseum. Here, according to an approximate count, it is counted that 500,000 men and at least one million animals died. The favorite show was that of horse racing. When the emperor appeared in the circus, in the amphitheater or in the theater, the crowd greeted him by standing up and waving white handkerchiefs, paying homage to him and showing him their presence and emotional, almost

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December 4, 2021 12:52 pm

Best things to do in Milan

This time we will show you around one of Italy’s most famous cities, as well as the most stylish and cool of the entire peninsula. Milan is a very European center, as regards as fashion, trends, hangouts, art and and culture in general. Even though less rich in attractions compared to jewels like Rome, Florence or Venice, however it is rich in history and interesting monuments and attractions we want to make you discover. Duomo of Milan First stage it’s Milan’s most renowned attraction, the Duomo. The imposing construction will stands out in front of you as a huge sign of a timeless past and flourishing future. Unique and spectacular even among hundreds of cathedrals, it presents fascinating interior with rows of columns that mark the central naves. Immediately you’ll notice also its splendid glass windows. But the most striking feature it’s its eternal work in progress state. Like the Sagrada Familia its construction works go on for six centuries. The Gothic Milan Cathedral is the largest church in Italy (after Peter’s Basilica) and the fifth largest in the world.

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April 11, 2017 1:46 pm

Most beautiful Italian villages to visit in Spring – top 10 (vol.1)

All Italian regions are beautiful and present peculiar features that make them unique. Ancient Roman villages, Middle Ages constructions, breathtaking views on the sea, pebbled and narrow alleys memory of remote eras, timeless monuments and attractions that only Italy has, magic places where time seems to have stopped. In this article we have enlisted our top ten of most beautiful Italian villages to visit in Spring, to guide you through your next trips in Italy. We wonder what you views are on that. Saint-Pierre (Aosta Valley) A little village of “Valle d’Aosta” on the river Dora Baltea that will conquer you with its charming medieval atmosphere. The typical place you find in fairy-tales also thanks to its castles: Saint-Pierre and Sarriod de la Tour. The former, dating back to thirteenth century, hosts a life science museum, the latter goes back to fourteenth century amd it’s so important from an artistic point of view, due to its reception room for visitors decorated with 170 figurines on the ceiling beams. A real jewel. Stresa (Piemonte) Called the “queen of Lake Maggiore”, Stresa

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April 11, 2017 1:13 pm

3 destinations in Italy ignored but worthy a visit

No more holidays for tourists? Do you want to discover new things and see off the radar places no one knows? Well, how many times did you repeat this sentence, maybe every year, but then you fell back on a easier plan or itinerary. But this year we want to change direction and become more explorers less average tourists. Here a mini-list with three destinations in Italy a little bit ignored by the social and the usual guides but definitely worthy a visit. Colle Val d’Elsa – (Tuscany) Not enough known being a jewel of a borgo as it is. This little gem in Tuscany is located in the province of Siena and is known especially for its crystal glass production, but it also offers gorgeous attractions as medieval mood, a charming Duomo and all the characteristics that make unique the “borgos” of Tuscany. It boasts a one of a kind charm and a spectacular view of Tuscany beauties, good museums and last but not least excellent restaurants where to savor the wine and the food of this region. Think

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February 21, 2017 3:56 am
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The enchanting Lake Garda

Treasures Italy has in store are countless. Even an Italian usually visits just a little part of the beauties of his land. My aim indeed is to discover at least a new place every month. This time i had the fortune to visit the enchanting Lake Garda. This destination in Northern Italy has Lake Garda as its center of attraction but boasts many wonders that worthy a visit. Lake garda is the largest lake in Italy in fact it spreads among three regions: Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. This peculiarity confers even more charm to this place where like in a domino you will find several tiny and lovely villages each with things to see and to do. Arriving for instance at Verona, from there you can rent a car or travel by bus or train to traverse all the lake coast crossing all the villages and little towns of the area. You will cross Garda, Malcesine, Navene, Sirmione, Peschiera del Garda, Limone sul Garda, Riva del garda and so on, and you will notice how each of this place

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December 15, 2016 12:43 am