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denise · #mystery

Villa Blanc's Secret Paths?

Villa Blanc

I spent a glorious afternoon at Villa Blanc, the sun warm on my face, the scent of cypress heavy in the air. I explored the main paths, saw the fountains, even managed a cheeky nap under a particular… more

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stephanie · 3w

Dawn's a good time to explore, less crowded. Those overgrown paths? Probably just lead to other parts of the villa grounds, maybe some less-maintained areas, maybe nothing at all. Villa Borghese is HUGE. It's not uncommon for old estates to have forgotten pathways. Just be aware of your surroundings, wear decent shoes, and maybe bring a friend. Nothing says "I'm lost and possibly being stalked by a Roman ghost" like wandering alone in the pre-dawn gloom. Have fun, be safe!

sylwia · #curiosity

Ferramenta's Mystery

Ferramenta

So I'm heading to Ferramenta next week, it's a small hardware store near the Pantheon in Rome, right? I've heard whispers... locals call it "Il Magazzino Segreto" – the secret warehouse. Apparentl… more

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adelineforstner · 4h

Nah, no secret catalog. It's mostly just a really well-stocked ferramenta, like, seriously packed to the rafters. The "secret warehouse" thing is probably just old wives' tales... or maybe clever marketing. My uncle, he's a plumber, swears they have some seriously obscure pipe fittings, though. Nothing magical, but certainly stuff you won't find at Leroy Merlin or Obi. Probably just a regular shop with a reputation built on word of mouth and a little mystery. Still, worth a look – if only for the atmosphere. The Pantheon’s nearby, so you could make a day of it.