Rome/North

• Villa Doria PamphiliA large villa and 180 ha. park that is a major recreation area for Romans, and a popular spot for joggers. One unusual feature of the grounds is the colony of coypus (swamp beavers) around the lake. Natives of South America these ones are descended from some who wisely escaped from a fur farm. There are also colonies by the Tiber.

• Monte MarioThe highest hill in Rome at 139m, with sweeping views of the Vatican and Rome across the Tiber.

• Olympic StadiumThe stadium is on the west bank of River Tiber, about three km directly north of the Vatican. It is part of a sports complex that was built for the 1960 Olympic Games, including the Olympic swimming pool and the tennis complex where the annual ATP/WTA Italian Open is held. The main stadium holds more than 80,000 and was extensively rebuilt, with a roof added, for the 1990 World Cup (soccer) finals.

• Portonaccio Sanctuary

  address: Isola Farnese
  An archaeological site near the ancient Etruscan city of Veii. Veii (or Veio) was a major Etruscan city until its defeat at the hands of the Romans in 396 BC. The Temple of Apollo is located here, which is the site where the famous Apollo of Veii statue was discovered in 1916. These days there is little left to see but a few ruins, although the area has yielded up many excellent artefacts that are now mainly in the Etruscan museum at Villa Giulia in Rome/North Center. The surrounding area is a national park, Parco di Veio, that contains Etruscan ruins that, for the most part, are not easily accessible.

• Take in a soccer match at the Stadio Olimpico. The stadium is shared by Rome's two main teams, Rome and Lazio, usually playing there on alternate Sunday afternoons, with occasional games on Saturday or Sunday evenings or midweek evenings. Games between these two clubs are well worth avoiding as they often turn violent but the stadium is rarely full for other matches. However, past crowd troubles mean that you can no longer just turn up: you need to buy tickets in advance at one of the agencies around town, and show some ID when you do!

• Casetta di Campagna

  phone: +39 06 6574 3230
  address: Via Affogalasino, 40
  In the natural park Valle dei Casali they have very good meat. They also offer a fixed price menu for pizza (only for more than 4 people) which is good for a large gathering dinner. You need a car to reach the place.

• La Pergola

  phone: +39 06-35092152
  address: Hotel Cavalieri Hilton, Via A. Cadlolo 101
  Awarded three stars in the Guide Rouge. The chef, Heinz Beck, is German in origin and has set a style which combines Italian fresh produce with exceptional creativity and presentation. The restaurant overlooks Rome, so be sure to get a table by the window. The wine cellar is exceptional. Expect to have to book months in advance, but the trip is well worth it.

• Taverna Pio Bove

  phone: +39 06 553 011 35
  address: Via Alessandro Cruto 9
  Good steak house in the suburbs, but not too far from Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura.

• Yesh'

  phone: +39 06 858 00315
  address: Via Silvestro Gherardi 51
  Kosher steak house.

Budget

• Grand Hotel Fleming

  phone: +39 06 3337264
  address: Piazza Monteleone di Spoleto, 20
  North of the Tiber. 300 bedrooms.

• Adema B&B

  phone: +39 329-25-74-360
  address: Via Edoardo Ferravilla, 4
  Adema Bed and Breakfast is located in a quiet area near the underground station Battistini. Just a few minutes from the Vatican and Rome centre.

Mid-range

• Hotel Aurelius Rome

  phone: +39 06 6624500
  address: Via Aurelia 458
  A four star hotel with 26 single, twin, double and triple bedrooms with private bath and shower. All rates include breakfast: €115 for a single and 130 for a double.

• Roma Point Hotel

  phone: +39 3476036461
  address: Via Flaminia 988
  Four star accommodation with 27 bedrooms divided in single, double, triple and suites. All with private bathrooms and located behind the Olympic and Flaminio stadiums.

• Excel Hotel Montemario Rome

  phone: +39 06 350 58001
  address: Via degli Scolopi, 31
  Four star hotel with 97 bedrooms as double, twin, triple, junior suites and suites. All with private bath, shower and American breakfast. Double €90, Triple: €119.

• B&B Flaminia House

  phone: +39 335 5966 270
  address: Via Flaminia Vecchia, 484
  A family run B&B with all the amenities of a modern hotel.

• Resort La Rocchetta

  phone: +39 06 30366633
  address: Via Giulio Galli, 41
  3-star hotel in La Giustiniana area.

• Hotel Relax Rome

  phone: +39 0765 455335
  address: Via Milano 19
  The Relax accommodation is a modern four star hotel with 43 single, double, twin, triple, quadruple, junior suites and suite bedrooms. All equipped with private bath and shower. Also available a fitness centre and a sauna. Double 85 Euros.

• Tempio di Apollo Hotel

  phone: +39 6 30890595
  address: Piazza della Colonnetta, 8
  Newly renovated, some rooms have air conditioning.

• Hotel Papillo Rome

  phone: +39 06 303441
  address: Via Arola, 53
  The Papillo accommodation is a four star hotel of Rome with 77 double and twin bedrooms, 4 luxury suite and 1 king suite. All with private bath, shower, bat tub, internet connection, pay per view, satellite TV and flat screen. At the Hotel Papillo is also available the shuttle service to the metro stop, breakfast buffet, bar and restaurant. Rates, double/twin: €95, Suite €180.

• B&B Casale Altavilla

  phone: +39 06 66030469
  address: Via del Fontanile Arenato, 4

• Residence Rome

  phone: +39 06-30-198
  address: Via della Balduina 8
  Apartments rental and hotel room in a residential area near Vatican City. Sporting club with swimming pool and tennis courts. Double room with private facilities from 80 euro.

• Hotel degli Imperatori

  phone: +39 06-41227623
  address: Via G. Gonella 15
  Four Star Business an Leisure Hotel in Rome.

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