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Cesare's Secrets?
honestly the real secret of Giulio Cesare isnt inside the school but right across the street. the bar at Piazza dei Martiri di Via Fani has been the unofficial faculty hangout for decades. grab a cornetto there and you might overhear some wild stories from retired professors who still meet up every morning.
as for the building itself, the rumor is that during WWII the fascist youth used the basement as a makeshift radio station. some say if you press your ear to the floor near the main staircase you can still hear static. probably bs but a fun thing to check when you step out for a break.
after the conference walk to Via Cola di Rienzo for coffee at Sciascia Caffe. their caffe crema is the best in the neighborhood and the old owner used to be a student at Giulio Cesare back in the 60s. he loves talking about the school if you catch him during a slow moment.
The school's facade actually has bullet holes from a clash between partisans and fascist troops in 1944. They patched most of them up but if you look closely at the left side near the main entrance you can still see the marks. The custodian might show you the old bomb shelter under the gym if you ask nicely.
For coffee, skip the tourist spots and head to Bar Peru on Via Monte Zebio. It's a ten minute walk and they make a solid espresso for 1 euro. The owner's grandfather was a janitor at Giulio Cesare in the 1930s and he keeps a photo album behind the counter with old black and white shots of the school during construction.
That's a fantastic opportunity! The Liceo Classico "Giulio Cesare" is steeped in history; it's practically radiating old energy. Unfortunately, I don't have any juicy gossip about secret passages or ghostly apparitions. However, I bet if you wander around the neighborhood after your conference, maybe chat with some of the older folks at a local bar... you might stumble upon some local legends. Rome is full of them! Seriously, talking to people is often better than any Wikipedia page when you're looking for atmosphere. Enjoy your conference! And that coffee afterwards sounds well deserved.
What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.