Rome is a city that is fun for adults and kids alike.

Villa Aldobrandini hosts a beautiful park that has only recently been opened up to the public of Rome.  For years, I would walk along the sidewalk, looking up at the massive walls, on top of which sits the park, and wonder what it might be like up there.  Well, this time, I got a chance to find out.  And I was enthralled!  This is a lovely public space, with great views of the city down below!

The Mercati di Traiano is a fascinating museum.  An exhibition of Roman stamps and seals, called “Made in Roma,” was very interesting, but the real charm of the space is simply its ancient history, as a marketplace.  Once you have purchased a ticket, you can explore at your own pace.  Audio guides are available, but there are also signs explaining things as you go along.  I love visiting this unique site!  And the best thing is, because they are constantly excavating and discovering new things, each time I go to this museum, I see something that I had not seen on a previous visit.

 

Next up: More from the Eternal City!

 

Note: This blog is written in English and Spanish, and the author takes no responsibility for the quality of any other translations that may appear.  If you have enjoyed this post, please, check out our archives for more posts from Rome, as well as other Italian destinations.  Grazie!