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Villa Borghese Mysteries?
those bocce guys are playing next to the Galoppatoio, right? that whole area by the Via del Muro Torto wall is where the stories mostly come from, since there are old service tunnels for the gardens' water system running under there. nothing chapel related, just 19th century pipes and drainage. if you want a real underground fix near the park, the Museo Boncompagni is boring but the little church of Santa Maria del Popolo right there has a crypt most visitors walk past. next time skip the passage hunt and rent a bike at the Bioparco entrance, you'll cover way more ground in an hour.
the "secret passage" thing prob comes from the tunnels under the Pincio, those are real but they connect the gardens up top to Piazza del Popolo, not to any chapel. you need permission from the sovrintendenza to go down there, regular tours don't cover it. if you're into that stuff the Catacombe di Priscilla on Via Salaria is way easier to book and honestly more interesting
honestly the old guys are right, its a myth, but theres a real underground bit under the Casino Borghese you can book with a guide. the fountain you found is probably the Fontana dei Cavalli Marini, thats teh hidden gem most people miss.
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.