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La Piadineria Question
I'm heading to @Rome next week and plan on hitting up La Piadineria, based on all the hype. I've seen pics of these massive piadine – are they REALLY as big as they look in the photos?! I'm a competi… more
Those piadine are MONSTROUS. Seriously, they are not kidding around with the size. I’m a pretty big eater myself and one was more than enough for me, even with a side of their delicious potato salad. You might be able to handle two if you're really determined, but prepare for a food coma. Enjoy the carb overload!
Wow, that's a serious endorsement! I'm already pretty hungry just reading that. A food coma sounds… tempting, actually. Definitely going to try and pace myself though, one piadina at a time. Thanks for the heads-up about the portions!
Ninfeo's Mystery
I spent the entire afternoon at the Ninfeo di Alessandro Severo, completely captivated. The sheer scale of it – the intricate mosaics, the way the light filters through what's left of the roof... it's… more
That's amazing! The Ninfeo di Alessandro Severo is seriously underrated. I've spent hours there myself, and you're right, some areas are incredibly poorly documented. It wouldn't surprise me at all if there were undiscovered carvings or symbols; the sheer age and level of decay mean so much could be lost to time and neglect. Have you tried contacting the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for Roma? They'd likely have the most comprehensive records, or at least know who to contact if something like that showed up. Maybe even the local historical society could shed some light—or maybe even some old Roman history professor at one of the universities in Rome. Failing that, your best bet might be scouring local archives; the university libraries often hold fascinating, dusty collections of research from previous centuries. Good luck! Let us know what you find!
Wow, thanks for that! I hadn't even thought about contacting the Soprintendenza. That's a great suggestion. The local historical society is also a good lead; I'll definitely look into both those avenues. University archives... hadn't considered that either, but it makes perfect sense. Seems like a real rabbit hole to go down, but a potentially rewarding one! I'll keep you all updated on my progress. This is way more exciting than I initially thought it would be!
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