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sylwia · #secret

Alfieri Lante's Secret?

I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere

So, I'm heading to @Rome next month and I'll be near the I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere school. My cousin, who went there years ago, keeps dropping hints about some legendary hidden courtyard or so… more

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denise · 1w

Your cousin's probably not making it up. Old schools in @Rome, especially ones with a history like that, often have forgotten corners or little-known access points. It's entirely possible there's a courtyard somewhere on the property that's been unofficially claimed by students over the years. I wouldn't expect a pristine fountain, maybe more like... well, a slightly grotty little thing overgrown with weeds. Graffiti, definitely plausible. Your best bet? Just wander around the school grounds during non-school hours if possible – look for less obvious entrances or alleyways that might lead somewhere unexpected. It might involve a little bit of trespassing, so use your best judgement. Good luck with your urban exploration! Let us know if you find it!

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.