Carla's Walking Itineraries

Why?

Rome

Walking Itinerary

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Venice

Walking Itinerary

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2 Island Riviera

Walking Itinerary

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Verona

Walking Itinerary

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Tropea

Walking Itinerary

Bologna

Walking Itinerary

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South Tirreno Coast

Walking Itinerary

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Sicily

Walking Itinerary

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Why Carla's Walking Itineraries?

Planning your journey ahead is, as you might already know, essential so that you 

Don't Miss a thing!

 

You could spend time doing some research, a lot trust me, to find places in Italy you've already heard of and others you don't want to miss as you're travelling from so far, including photos and videos to

Know what you're seeing

 

You could spend even more time looking for information on all sources you can find on the internet that are free, skimming through what's true & what isn't so you 

Know what's the story behind it 

 

You then would have to put it all together so you don't forget anything and, to workout your own itinerary, make sure you make notes on the map of your choice and jot down the best a-b-c route so you   

Know where you're going from A to B

 

You could do all that yourself, while you're earning the funds for this amazing holiday, while you're packing and making sure you're not forgetting anything, or you could ...

Make your life Easy

 

and take my word for it! I've researched, found the info and photos and videos, I've assembled all the information, skimmed through what's true and what isn't and been amazed by the legends and stories hidden in every nook and cranny throughout the Italian land & you'll also...

Get insights from a local

 

I've cross-tested with personal experiences and knowledge of being an Italian resident, so remind me why it's best for you to DIY? or

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Be Inspired by the place itself!

So many layers of sports and entertainment through the centuries.

 

Piazza Navona in Rome, layers and centuries of sports and entertainmentThis square is delimited by the buildings set on the remains of one of the most impressive and history-rich structures of ancient Rome, preserving its shape and dimensions: the Domitian Arena. It is one of the most spectacular and characteristic urban complexes of Baroque Rome. Was flooded by the Pope until the 1800s... all types of peaople in the water and others just watched from their balconies! was he crazy? was it a case of mass hysteria? 

 

 

 

Church of Sant'Agnese in Angone dominating Piazza Navona in RomeThe church of Sant'Agnese in Agone

is in dominant view of the square and was built and changed over the years by various architects, making it one of the most magnificent baroque architectures in Rome. Next to the church, you can find the Pamphilj Palace, where the Brazilian embassy has been located since 1960. Opposite is the church of Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore, formerly known as San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, built for the Jubilee in 1450.

 

Three magnificent fountains

adorn the square: the Fontana del Moro, so called for the statue of the Ethiopian fighting with a dolphin, the Fontana de' Calderari, also known as the Fountain of Neptune, both works by Giacomo della Porta and, in the centre, the imposing Fountain of the Four Rivers, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

 


   three magnificent fountains in piazza navona, fontana dei 4 fiumi, fontana del moro and fontana di nettuno   three magnificent fountains in piazza navona, fontana dei 4 fiumi, fontana del moro and fontana di nettunoFontana dei 4 fiumi in piazza Navona in Rome. Personifying the 4 major rivers of the world with more than human-sized statues 

 

 

The Pope had the square flooded!

You read that right! A peculiarity up to the 1800s. The Pope had the square flooded! and in the water were people of all kinds and classes, rich and poor, musicians, actors... treatment not only for visitors but also the residents. And who lived there just stayed on their balconies and watched! Was it a case of mass hysteria? Find out more with visuals and info below...

 

 

 

 

 

Carla's Guides:

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Carla's Visual Guide of Rome with FREE Walking map includedRome: The Eternal City

 

Piazza Navona: Step 4

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Remember! 

Are you wonderfully organised or could need some help? Either way check out a list of things you could take with you so you can...

Travel, visit, create memories, get around

Travel

Comfy & stylish wear

passport/iD

Handy "quick-bag"

Visit

comfy clothes & shoes

a packed lunch

a bottle of water 

Create Memories

Camera

Phone

Get around

A Map is always handy!

don't forget to take your Itinerary with you

Pack it in!

Here's an article with some things you might like to take with you.