The Bittersweet Life

Episode 193: GEMS, Part 1


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Planning a trip to Rome? Today we explore the lesser known gems of the city. These are amazing places tourists often miss (though they shouldn't). Listening will make your trip is incredible. And if you're not planning a trip, this will be like traveling to Rome at home.  

LIVE SHOW! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On Friday, March 16, 2018, we celebrate the release of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza with a live performance of The Bittersweet Life in Seattle. It's at 7:30pm at the Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103).

Get tickets here.

Locations mentioned in the show: 

  • The Portico d'Octavia
  • Stadium of Domitian 
  • Galleria Doria Pamphilj
  • Galleria Colonna (only open Saturday morning)
  • Baths of Diocletian
  • Villa Farnesina
  • Ostia Antica (outside Rome)
  • Casa di Santa Francesca Romana (aka Tor de Specchi convent) - March 9th only! 
  • Santo Stefano Rotondo

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