Lucci Hotel Rome Blog

 

All throughout [tag]Rome’s history[/tag] as a kingdom, a republic and finally an empire, many wars have been fought to quell revolts expand her borders and to seize power. There are numerous [tag]monuments[/tag] all glorifying these achievements and attributing them to the individuals responsible for the successes.

These monuments were most commonly constructed as arches or columns incorporating great amounts of material, lots of detail and decoration and are right in the city centre close by our hotel Yes Hotel Rome. They were literally open air books telling a story of a great battle or event most commonly in the form of  sculptures. Great deals of money were spent on these monuments and feasts and games were also held upon their completion.

 The arch of Constantine was built in 315 by the senate and people of Rome for his victory of Maxentius, in 312, a rival for the control of the empire. The arch is made up of a main larger arch and two smaller ones on either side and is located a short distance away from the Colosseum. However not all the statues or carvings are original to this arch. A lot of the carvings were taken from several other monuments belonging to [tag]Marcus Aurelias[/tag], [tag]Trajan and Hadrian[/tag]. This also explains the different styles and quality of carvings. The pieces that were carved for the arch tell the story of the life of Constantine. These reliefs run right around the arch in a band. The quality of these particular carvings are extremely poor, which can be attributed to the civil wars which occurred previously.

Another fantastic monument which is a few minutes walk away from the [tag]Coliseum[/tag] is Trajan’s Column.  This column was built because there was no more space in the [tag]Mausoleum of Augustus[/tag]. Trajan then decided to use the base of the monument as a burial place for him and his wife. The reliefs on this column tell of the two wars Trajan fought against the Dacians in what is now today Romania. The column which stands 30 metres tall is made up of eighteen  segments one and a half metres high. The column is also hollow and has 183 stairs inside.

This column also has 2500 figures carved on it. Trajan can also be seen in numerous scenes on the column. The column has also weathered extremely well for being built in 113. It is also extremely useful as a tool for historical reasons. It shows how the army operated and shows river crossings and numerous everyday scenes from Roman life.

The top of the column previously had a carving of the emperor but was replaced with the present statue of St Peter which now adorns it.

On vacation in Rome,in the central hotel My Hotel Rome most people tend to bring back the typical souvenir “Rosary Beads� “Miniature Statues� etc, but it’s the more creative person who decides to bring back, a little something of what Rome and the Roman people are about today, which is… Style…Trend…Fashion!.
Milan is known as the fashion capital of the world, but some people just as I, disagree and say that this title belongs to Rome.

      Rome has its Prada, Gucci, Versace and Armani boutiques closely located to our B&B Jonella,  buts it’s the boutiques you find in the more secluded streets hidden away, where you will be able to find some of the best fashion and accessories.  This doesn’t take long to discover where they are, but the only clue I will give you is to look near by main tourist attractions.Whilst in Rome you will notice the large majority of people elegantly dressed the majority of the time. 

                                  

 

It may appear as though they have somewhere important to be, maybe a fancy party, fashion show, a meeting.  But in many cases you will discover that they may just be going to the local supermarket and that this is the everyday attire, Maybe the Roman people believe they are in a fashion show themselves?The main fashion streets to visit are: Via Del Corso, which is also by Piazza Spagna, also Via Cola Di Rienzo close to the Vatican.
Shops are open through out the week, but majorities of shops are closed on Sunday. 

 

 

Well maybe there are no normal days in Rome but out of the chaos that you will usually see on the streets and in every general direction you may spot a moment of normality.

Rome is always busy, crowded and noisy. Everything that you would expect from a city. Except this one has certain flair about it. From the carabinieri strutting about in their Armani designed uniforms to the barmen and waiters in the coffee shops. Nothing is done without a lot of talking and wild gesturing with their hands or any other body part if their hands are full.

Then there is the constant and seemingly never ending flow of traffic and the non flow of traffic usually referred to as the traffic jam. Lots of hooters and more mad gesticulating can be found here. Also to be seen are literally hundreds of scooters everywhere. Racing in between cars and taking the numerous one way streets when the police are not around.

Yes and then there are the police. Well they don’t really seem to do much at all really. They just sit around and drink coffee and smoke cigarettes most of the time. You can usually see a great example of this in the centre near Via Del Corso or near metro Piramide. Well in my opinion if the police don’t do much then that must mean they have either caught all the baddies or that there aren’t that many of them around.

Then when you walk into the numerous piazzas you will without a doubt see mimes. The usual ones being the statue of liberty and Egyptian statues. Both are very boring and don’t really do much except change position or bow when you put money in their bowl. If you want to quite a good mime look for the ones all painted in gold or black. There is a gold painted cameraman sometimes in Piazza Del Popolo and a black painted figure with a sword, who must be Cola Di Rienzo, down Via Del Corso. They are the best .If you spot them drop a couple of coins in their bowl.

There are also loads buskers and bands that play on the street too. The city is always humming with some kind of activity.

Come have a look for yourself and see the funny guys dressed up as centurions and gladiators outside the Coloseum and the funny drunk one that always gets on the metro afterwards or who can also be seen walking around Piazza  Di  Spagna  and Trinita Dei  Monti. Come to Rome because you won’t see this anywhere else.

- Airports – Metro – Buses Metro (underground train)

In Rome the Metro is the fastest form transportation around the city. The main Station in Rome for both Metro and Railway services is Termini. The railway platform has been in use since 1864, The Termini Railway Station is situated in the centre of the city of Rome and is open from 4 am to 1 am (underground train)In Rome the Metro is the fastest form transportation around the city. The main Station in Rome for both Metro and Railway services is Termini. The railway platform has been in use since 1864, The Termini Railway Station is situated in the and is open from 4 am to 1 amFrom termini station you are able to travel to any part of Italy. For your stay in central rome Yes hotel,  check the price

In Rome the Metro is the fastest form transportation around the city. The main Station in Rome for both Metro and Railway services is Termini. The railway platform has been in use since 1864, The Termini Railway Station is situated in the and is open from 4 am to 1 amFrom termini station you are able to travel to any part of Italy. For your, check the priceto simplify things even more, there is only two lines in Rome, Line A (Red Line) and Line B (Blue Line)

Termini Station is connect to both lines. Trains Run approximately every 10 minutes, Termini station is surrounded by many amazing hotels such as Hotel Des Artistes which is only 10 minute walk from the station. There is a Non-Stop train Service for the transport from the Fiumicino Airport to the Roma Termini and back.

Buses For those who are new to Italy, you may find that the procedure may be a little different, especially those who are travelling from the UK. All journey tickets must be purchased prior before boarding and validate it once upon.For those who are new to Italy, you may find that the procedure may be a little different, especially those who are travelling from the UK. All journey tickets must be purchased prior before boarding and validate it once upon.You must purchase your single or return ticket(s) from a tobacconist who can be found on the high streets or in the station. Tickets cost as little as one Euro, which will permit you for duration of 75 minutes.

For those who are new to Italy, you may find that the procedure may be a little different, especially those who are travelling from the UK. All journey tickets must be purchased prior before boarding and validate it once upon. You must purchase your single or return ticket(s) from a tobacconist who can be found on the high streets or in the station. Tickets cost as little as one Euro, which will permit you for duration of 75 minutes. Airports There are two international airports in Rome, “Ciampino” and “Fiumicino”. There are two international airports in Rome, “Ciampino” and “Fiumicino”.Fiumicino is about 30 km southwest of town. There is a non stop daily train from Fiumicino to Termini station which takes approximately 30minutes.

There are two international airports in Rome, “Ciampino” and “Fiumicino”.Fiumicino is about 30 km southwest of town. There is a non stop daily train from Fiumicino to Termini station which takes approximately 30minutes.Ciampino is 15 km southeast of the town, there is a regional bus line “COTRAL” which has coaches leaving every 30 mins which will take you to the centre of Rome.

For those who are new to Italy, you may find that the procedure may be a little different, especially those who are travelling from the UK. All journey tickets must be purchased prior before boarding and validate it once upon.You must purchase your single or return ticket(s) from a tobacconist who can be found on the high streets or in the station. Tickets cost as little as one Euro, which will permit you for duration of 75 minutes. There are two international airports in Rome, “Ciampino” and “Fiumicino”. Fiumicino is about 30 km southwest of town. There is a non stop daily train from Fiumicino to Termini station which takes approximately 30minutes.Ciampino is 15 km southeast of the town, there is a regional bus line “COTRAL” which has coaches leaving every 30 mins which will take you to the centre of Rome.