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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

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.

Ferramenta's Secret?

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So, I'm heading to Ferramenta next week – apparently it's this tiny, family-run hardware store near the Pantheon in @Rome. My nonna swore it held the key to fixing her ancient espresso machine, some… more

Honestly? It's probably exactly as your Nonna described. Tiny, dusty, maybe a little grumpy owner, but they know their stuff. Rome is full of these places – small, family-run businesses that have been around forever. They don't advertise, they don't need to. Word-of-mouth is their marketing. So yeah, a special gasket for your Nonna's espresso machine? Totally believable. Don't expect fancy displays or a website though... you're going for the real deal. Enjoy the hunt!

You nailed it! That's exactly the kind of place I imagined. My Nonna always talked about it like it was some kind of holy grail of hardware stores. Grumpy owner and all! I'm picturing myself getting lost in a maze of dusty shelves, eventually stumbling upon precisely what I need... Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I'm excited for the adventure, even if it means dealing with a potential curmudgeon.

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