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August 8, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Rome and Vatican City Packing Round 1. Rome, Italy's glorious capital on the Tiber River, is nicknamed the ETERNAL City. 2. This square that boasts Bernini`s Fountain of the Four Rivers has long been Rome`s hub. PIAZZA NAVONA 3 This building is topped by the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built. PANTHEON 4. The official language of Vatican City is LATIN . 5. The ST. PETER'S Basilica is the major landmark in Vatican City. 6. Named for a nearby embassy, the SPANISH Steps are a great place for people watching. Picture: modern buildings that are curved Departure Round 1. This Roman dish is thick spaghetti with tomato sauce, pancetta and a bit of chili. BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA 2. A CLOUD is the most representative of Massimiliano Fuksas' Congress Center being built in EUR District. 3. All of these movies are at least partly set in Rome except ROOM WITH A VIEW . 4. The largest of Rome`s Seven Hills is ESQUILINE . 5. Romans are passionate about "Il Calcio." What is it? SOCCER Picture: building with dome and large square On Tour 1. The LATERAN Treaty of 1929 established the State of Vatican City. 2. Rome`s most famous park is VILLA BORGHESE . 3. Michelangelo's CREATION fresco's adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 4. Rome is the world capital of sales of this small car. ZAP SMART CAR 5. On Good Friday, the Pope traditionally leads the way of the cross procession at the COLOSSEUM . 6. Richard Meier designed a new museum on the Tiber River to house this ancient relic. ALTAR OF PEACE 7. Laura Biagiotti is one of the most popular FASHION DESIGNERS in Rome. Picture: archway 8. His (sculpture) "Rape of Persephone" is the highlight at the "Museo e Galleria Borghese". BERNINI 9. Al Sogno is a famous TOY shop on Piazza Navona. 10. No visit to Rome would be complete without stopping at an enoteca. What is it? WINE BAR 11. This main shopping street is always crowded with tourists during the day. VIA DEL CORSO 12. The area between the Vatican and the Tiber is known as the BORGO . Bonus Question One The TREVI Fountain depicts Neptune riding a shell-shaped chariot being pulled by seahorses. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Italy is Rome found? Area 3 Picture: building with steps and many columns Slide Show 1. The Parco della Musica auditorium was designed by this top Italian architect. RENZO PIANA 2. Vatican City`s famous landmark, St. Peter`s Basilica, is designed on a/an GREEK CROSS plan. 3. The Arch of SEPTIMUS SEVERUS is one of many highlights of the Roman Forum. 4. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is part of "Il Vittoriano" monument that Roman`s call the TYPEWRITER . Clues for next destination: Tri-state Four Corners Borders |