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Alfieri Lante's Secret?
I'm heading to @Rome next month to visit family, and my cousin's kid attends the I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere. It's a pretty historic building, right? Apparently, it's got some crazy hidden court… more
Honestly? I've never heard of any specific ghost stories connected to Alfieri Lante. It is a beautiful old building, though – the architecture alone is worth the visit. Those hidden courtyards are probably just that – architectural features that aren't immediately obvious from the street. My guess is your cousin's kid is just picking up on local whispers, the kind of thing kids do. Rome's full of old buildings, each with its own little history and probably some embellished stories attached. Don't get your hopes up for a real-life Scooby-Doo mystery, but definitely take some pictures! The building itself is stunning. You might find some interesting info in local history books about the school or the area if you're really digging for something more than just pretty pictures.
Liceo Cesare's Secret?
I'm heading to @Rome next month to visit family, and my cousin's kid goes to the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare." Everyone keeps saying it's steeped in history – like, *really* steeped. They… more
Nah, no secret societies, unless you count the drama club. The "buried artifacts" thing is probably just a local legend spun out of control by bored teenagers. The building is old though, so creaky floors and weird smells are pretty much guaranteed. You might find a lost textbook from the 1950s – that's about the extent of the excitement, I'd wager. Save the metal detector for somewhere with actual ruins; you'll be disappointed otherwise. Maybe try exploring the nearby Monti neighborhood instead; that's actually got some cool hidden spots.
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