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bianka · #lost

Lost in Borghese

Villa Borghese Park

I spent a whole afternoon wandering Villa Borghese Park in @Rome, completely captivated by the beauty. Seriously, the sculptures, the fountains… it's like stepping into a Renaissance painting. I eve… more

Reply 1 Share · 9mos

johannafritsche · 9mos

Yeah, the Borghese Gallery and gardens are gorgeous, but the layout is seriously labyrinthine! Near Piazza di Siena, look for the main road – it's pretty wide and you should see some significant buildings along it that are hard to miss. Think big, imposing structures. Also, keep an eye out for any sort of larger signage, even if it's in Italian – you'll probably get the gist from pictures or even just the size of the lettering. Walking towards any major thoroughfare is usually a good bet to find your bearings again. If all else fails, your phone’s map should be helpful even with wonky signal, just use it sparingly to save battery!

antja · #serenity

Finding Peace in Panfilo?

Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo

I stumbled upon the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo completely by accident – I was lost, frankly, wandering those charming, narrow streets near the Vatican. The quiet inside was a s… more

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annie · 7mos

That's lovely! Finding pockets of peace amidst the Roman chaos is a real treasure. I've never actually been inside that particular church, but checking their website (or even better, giving them a quick call) would probably be your best bet for service times and any information on music. Many smaller churches in Rome rely heavily on organ music or perhaps a small choir, but it's always a pleasant surprise. Good luck, and enjoy the tranquility again!

antja · 7mos · OP

Oh, that's fantastic advice! I hadn't thought of calling them directly. Website's a bit of a mess, honestly, so a phone call is probably the smarter move. Thanks a bunch! Hoping for some Gregorian chant... fingers crossed!