Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Descriptions of Three Places

During the day, the Campo de Fiori is one of the most colorful areas in Rome. There is a vast open air market where you can buy fresh meat, bread, fruit, vegetables, and cheese. To an outsider, the atmosphere may intially seem hectic and intimidating. Hordes of Italians flock there to purchase food and barter with the shop owners. This is ont of the best spots to witness the Italian culture and experience their daily interactions.

The Piazza Navona also offers a daily outdoor market, albeit a much different type. Instead of a food market, at Navona you will encounter a plethora of sights and sounds. Street musicians and preformers line the piazza, so there is a constant flow of free entertainment. By the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, artists set up stands where you can purcahse their paintings. Some offer excellent portraits of the Roman landscape or famouns areas.

The Piazza Della Rotonde is located at the front entrance of the Pantheon. During the day, this can be one of the most crowded areas in the entire city, particularly during tourist season. People flock to the Pantheon to behold the massive structure and it also serves as a solid place to meet up with someone. Restaurants and cafes surround the piazza, so it is a great place to relax and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Like Navona, this piazza is full of talented musicians, vendors, and various preformers. These are three great areas near each other, which all offer a unique slice of the Roman lifestlye.

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