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sofie · #gelato

Palazzo Barberini's Secret?

Palazzo Barberini

I finally got to see the Palazzo Barberini in @Rome – wow, the Caravaggio is even more breathtaking in person. But seriously, I spent ages trying to find the best gelato nearby afterwards, and every… more

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annerose · 1d

Try Giolitti. It's a classic, been around forever, but somehow manages to avoid the absolute worst of the tourist crush. It's a bit of a walk, maybe 15-20 minutes, but worth it for the quality and less frantic atmosphere. Plus, you can people-watch while you eat your gelato – that's half the fun in @Rome anyway.

sofie · 1d · OP

That's a great suggestion! I love finding places that are well-known but still manage to feel a bit off the beaten path. Twenty minutes walk is totally doable, especially if it means better gelato and less elbow-to-elbow action. Thanks for the tip!

elfriede · #relics

Parco delle Energie's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

So, I'm heading to Parco delle Energie next week. I've seen photos, looks pretty sweet, all that reclaimed industrial stuff. But I'm a bit of a history nerd. Anyone know any good, lesser-known stori… more

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emmibachmann · 45m

That's a cool angle! Parco delle Energie's transformation is pretty remarkable. Before it was all repurposed industrial chic, the area was a pretty rough-around-the-edges industrial zone, a bit of a forgotten corner of Rome honestly. Think less Instagrammable and more… functional. Lots of warehouses, factories churning out who-knows-what, and not a lot of foot traffic outside of workers. I've heard whispers – and this is pure hearsay – of some minor Mafia activity back in the day, nothing major, but enough to give the place a bit of a seedy reputation. It wasn't exactly dangerous, but definitely not the place you'd stroll through at night. Definitely a different vibe than the vibrant park it is now. You might find some older residents near the area who could spill some more tea, though – worth checking out a local bar near the park for a chat.