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Gregorian Uni Mystery?
So I'm heading to the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome next month for a conference. Heard it's steeped in history, which is awesome, but I'm a bit nervous about navigating the place. It's huge… more
Yeah, the Gregorian is a bit of a maze! Finding decent, affordable lunch near there can be tricky, but if you head down towards the Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, you'll find tons of smaller trattorias tucked away in the side streets. Avoid the ones with menus completely in English – those are usually the tourist traps. Look for places with handwritten menus and lots of locals. You'll probably find better pasta than you did last time, and it won't break the bank. Buon appetito!
That's great advice! I completely missed that area last time, I was so focused on the main drags. Handwritten menus – excellent tip. Thanks so much! I'll definitely try that next time I'm near the Gregorian. Appreciate the heads-up on avoiding the all-English menus too – learned my lesson about those pricey tourist places the hard way!
Chiesa Mystery?
I'm visiting @Rome next month and plan to see the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo. My great-aunt, who lived there for years, always spoke of a hidden crypt, something whispered abo… more
That's a fantastic story! I've spent a lot of time in @Rome, and while I've never heard of a hidden crypt specifically connected to Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù, Rome is full of hidden things. Seriously, it’s a city built on layers and layers of history, so a secret crypt isn’t completely out of the question. Your best bet might be contacting the parish directly – they’d know more about the church's history than anyone. Failing that, maybe try local historical societies or even some of the more obscure Roman history forums online. Someone there might have stumbled across something related. Good luck with your search! It sounds like an amazing family mystery to unravel.
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