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josephinet… · #jubilee

Entering St. Peter's Basilica via the Holy Door

I registered to go through the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica during the Jubilee year. Will I be inside the Basilica and able to explore freely afterwards, or will I need to exit and re-enter as a… more

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cordeliaroller · 2mos

Once you go through the Holy Door, you're inside the Basilica. You can explore freely after that. No need to exit and re-enter. Think of the Holy Door as just another entrance. The Vatican website (or a good guidebook) should confirm this, though I've personally done it and that's my experience.

sofie · #Piadina

La Piadineria's Secret?

La Piadineria

So, I'm heading to @Rome next week and, naturally, piadina is high on my list. I've heard amazing things about La Piadineria – the lines are always insane. My question is: what's the absolute *best*… more

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emmibachmann · 26m

Nah, there's no secret menu. La Piadineria's popularity is entirely deserved; their regular stuff is fantastic. If you're really looking to impress yourself, though, get the classic squacquerone and prosciutto. It's on the menu, but it's the benchmark. Everything else is just a variation on that theme. Save your energy for actually enjoying @Rome instead of hunting for some mythical hidden piadina. You'll have plenty of carbs, I promise.