THE
TOURISTIN: Three words that characterize Rome?
Loredana: Fascinating.
Multifaceted. An ancient city struggling to become modern.
THE
TOURISTIN: How do you get around Rome?
Loredana: Walking, public transportation, car-sharing.
THE
TOURISTIN: What is the best-kept secret about Rome
Loredana: There are
many, many secrets still hidden in the underground of Rome. One that has been
recently discovered is the Underground Basilica of Porta Maggiore.
THE
TOURISTIN: What is your favourite borough/suburb/area in Rome and why?
Loredana: My
favourite boroughs are Testaccio and Monti. Both centrally located, they still
have the feel of lively, independent villages full of little, local restaurants
and bars.
THE
TOURISTIN: The best place for a hot chocolate or Espresso in Rome?
Loredana: The best
place for a hot chocolate or Espresso in Rome is the Emporio alla Pace, in Via di Tor Millina, near Piazza Navona. You can also accompany
it with home-made cookies and muffins!
THE
TOURISTIN: What is one restaurant we must try out while in Rome?
Loredana: You
shouldn't miss a typical Amatriciana or Gricia at "Fattoincasa by la
Danesina", in Via del Governo Vecchio OR a roman-style pizza at
"Remo" in piazza di S. Maria Liberatrice (Testaccio).
THE
TOURISTIN: Where would we meet you on weekends?
Loredana: Over the
winter, you would meet me for an aperitif, usually at Rec 23 in
piazza dell'Emporio, for a glass of wine accompanied by some finger-food, to chit-chat
with friends in a relaxed environment.
In the
summer season, you would probably meet me in one of the parks of Rome. The Park
of the Aqueducts, at the end of the Old Appian Way, is my favourite. Or you
might not find me, as I might have escaped from the heat of the city to refresh
on the seaside, along the coast.
THE
TOURISTIN: Do you have a favourite museum/gallery we all have to visit when in Rome?
Loredana: Everybody should see the Roman Forum and the Borghese Gallery once in
their lifetime. OK, maybe the Colosseum - better if at night - too!
THE
TOURISTIN: What are some of your favourite places to shop for A) groceries and B)
clothes?
Loredana: I love to shop at the Market in Testaccio. Products there are usually
coming from nearby local producers thus fresher and tastier.
My favourite street for clothes shopping in Rome is
Via dei Giubbonari, near Campo de' Fiori.
THE
TOURISTIN: What souvenir shall we bring back from Rome?
Loredana: A lot of pictures to frame and maybe some "coppiette"
(traditional, desiccated pork meat sticks) to snack on. :)
THE
TOURISTIN: Thank you so much for your time Loredana all the best to you.
From
Berlin with love