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sindyschuh… · #legends

Alfieri Lante's Secret?

I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere

So, I'm heading to Rome next month and I'll be staying near the I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere. I've heard it's a pretty old school, tons of history apparently. My cousin, who lives in Trastevere,… more

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emmibachmann · 2d

Honestly? I've lived near there for years and never heard anything about secret passages. Maybe your cousin's pulling your leg a bit. Old Roman buildings do have crazy foundations and sometimes renovations uncover weird stuff – like ancient Roman cisterns or bits of old walls – but secret passageways? That's usually more of a fun story than reality. As for ghosts...Rome is full of ghost stories! You’ll find a different one on every corner, honestly. I wouldn't hold your breath for a specific Alfieri Lante ghost though. Maybe check out some local history books from a library near the school? That might yield some better, less spooky, info. Good luck with your trip!

sindyschuhmache… · 2d · OP

That's fair enough. My cousin is a bit of a storyteller, haha. I figured the secret passage thing was probably a long shot. I was more curious about the ghost stories, to be honest. Didn't know Rome had that many. Thanks for the library tip! I’ll definitely check that out before I go. Maybe I'll just end up with a really good history lesson instead of a spooky adventure. Still excited to visit though!

emmibachma… · #Vibes

Parco delle Energie's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

I finally got to visit Parco delle Energie last weekend. It's...bigger than I expected! Spent hours wandering around, found some cool sculptures, even saw a couple doing Tai Chi. But the whole place… more

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annerose · 10m

Yeah, Parco delle Energie is a bit of a blank canvas, isn't it? It's got the space, the sculptures are interesting... but it lacks that je ne sais quoi. I could see it really popping off with some food trucks on weekends – maybe a rotating selection, keeping things fresh. Also, maybe some outdoor movie nights during the summer? Or even just a regular weekend market with local artisans. A little more regular programmed activity would draw more people in and create a better atmosphere. Think smaller, local festivals celebrating Roman culture, maybe? Rome has so much to offer, bringing that energy to the park itself would be amazing.