Come with us on a moonlight walk around Rome. We start this episode on a walking tour we did starting in the beautiful Piazza Navona with its spectacular three fountains. We tell you what the plaza used to be used for – but not for long as the locals from centuries ago didn’t think it was “manly” enough. Next we wander the streets and pass by the incredible Pantheon with its dome that is the biggest unsupported dome in the world and has 16 imposing columns that are the entrance to the now catholic church. Of course we go to the Trevi Fountain – which by day is special, but at night – just wow. I throw some coins in the fountain, and we tell you about the coin throwing myths and exactly how much money they collect from the fountain each day – and it’s certainly an eye watering amount of money! I also tell you and Lyle (cos he didn’t know) that there is a social media craze that people are doing as an alternative to coin tossing. Next on our night tour of Rome is Piazza Venezia which is a huge chaotic roundabout surrounded by historical buildings. One of the major ones is an unpopular enormous building that the locals don’t like and have given it a couple of nicknames – Mussolini’s typewriter is one and the other is the wedding cake. You’ll have to click on the link in this episode description in the player you are listening on now to see the pictures in the show notes and see what you think. Of course, it’s a short walk from the piazza to the Colosseum past Trajan’s column and the Roman forum which are all lit up and are just glowing in the night. Wandering around the colosseum at night time is a memory that you will never forget. We take you to some other special night time spots including the Spanish Steps and Piazza Spagna and tell you all about the Italian fashion parade that you see walking the streets every night. Boy those Italians have some nice outfits! Lastly, you will come with us to our favourite little hidden bar right in the heart of Rome – The Highlander. It has so much atmosphere – something happening every night and you can watch any sport that is on live TV and they have some of the friendliest bar staff you will ever meet. And it would be fabulous if you could give us a follow or subscribe on the player you are listening on right now. It means you won’t miss an upcoming episode and really helps the podcast get discovered by more people. So thank you for that. You can find the show notes, pictures, links and interactive map to this episode here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/68/rome You can find all our Italian episodes at https://www.beachtravelwine.com/italy Visit our website at www.beachtravelwine.com Please enjoy episode 68 all about Rome at night.

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