Rome – Top Five Over Looked Sights!

Of course, if you visit Rome you’ll plan to visit Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Coliseum.  However, beyond these ancient and interesting sights, there are many others overlooked but equally interesting attractions in Rome.  Here are five of my favorites that you may want to put on your list of things to do next time you take a Virgin Vacations trip to Rome!

  • Museo Nazionale delle Paste Alimentari – Yes, this is the National Museum of Pasta Foods and it is really fun and interesting to visit!  Pasta was invented in Italy in the 12th century.  You’ll learn how pasta is made from durum wheat, how they make dried pasta and how eating it al dente makes it easier to digest!  There is a small admission charge and the museum is open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.

  • Capuchin Crypt – If you love scary movies and haunted houses, make sure you visit the Capuchin Crypt.  The bones of thousands of deceased monks have been used to decorate every surface in the most macabre designs.  The admission charge is a donation and it is open 9:00 am until noon, 3:00 pm to 6:00pm from Friday to Wednesday.

  • Museo Barracco – This museum traces the development of sculptural art in the ancient world.  Assyrian and Egyptian works are highlighted, along with Etruscan, Roman and paleo Christian art.  Its original Greek sculptures are second only to the Vatican’s.  It is open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and admission is € 3,00.

  • Museo della Casina delle Civette – One of the restored buildings in Villa Torlonia, Mussolini’s abode as prime minister, this Art Nouveau cottage displays ceramic and stained glass decorations, including owl motifs, which gives it its name ‘The Little House of the Owls’.  Now a public park, it is open from 9:00 am until one hour before sunset.  There is a small admission fee.

  • Pyramid of Caius Cestius – Just like the Egyptian’s, many ancient Romans used to build their tombs as pyramids – the Pyramid of Caius Cestius is the only survivor.  It was made to form part of the defensive wall around the city.

If you are interested in taking in some of these fascinating sights, then be sure to book your next Italian vacation with Virgin Vacations.  Offering several air and hotel packages, as well as city only tours, Virgin has everything you need for your next European visit.  Take advantage of their great packages and see all the wonderful sights for a price that won’t bust your budget!  Visit Virgin Vacations today and book a jaunt to Italy!

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