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Campo dei Fiori, Castel Sant Angelo, Pantheon, Piazza, Piazza della Rotunda, piazza Navonna, Quattro Stagioni, Rome
I know what you are thinking, how lucky to celebrate a birthday in Rome. Yes, I agree, I felt very blessed to spend my special day in a very special city.
We kicked off with a glass of prosecco and lunch in a fab restaurant in the Campo dei Fiori. The view over the piazza is one that I never tire of. Always, alive and active with loads of great sights.
For lunch we chose pizza. My favourite pizza is Quattro Stagioni (4 seasons)which never disappoints me. The quattro stagioni pizza represents the four seasons in its use of toppings: artichokes for spring, olives for summer, mushrooms for autumn and prosciutto for winter.
After a leisurely lunch overlooking the Campo dei Fiori we headed off to Castel Sant Angelo where we spent several hours exploring this beautiful part of Rome. The views from this grand structure of Rome are fabulous.
Castel Sant Angelo deserves its own story one day in the near future.
The evening started off with a stroll to the Piazza Navonna where we sat and enjoyed a glass of prosecco overlooking the gorgeous piazza and people watching.
As the light was fading we then made our way to the Pantheon. This is one of the many things you must see when in Rome. It’s incredibly imposing architecture and story makes you wonder about ancient times while being awestruck at the immensity of this building
The atmosphere was just so exciting with women, men, children and dogs everywhere. The lights were all just coming on around the piazza della Rotanda showing up the great selection of restaurants on offer.
Simple and grand. We were lucky enough to have live music playing in the piazza. It was a beautiful experience. It left an impression on me that will last a lifetime
My wish to celebrate my birthday before I even left Australia for Italy, was to have dinner overlooking the Pantheon. I must say, I was not disappointed, it was a delightful evening overlooking an amazing building in a beautiful piazza with lots of happy people.
I am so glad you spent your most special day in Roma. Such a wonderous place.
The photos bring back so many memories, thanks so much.x
Thank you Donna, it was your suggestion to have dinner at the Pantheon so I thought of you lots x
Happy birthday lyn!🎂
Very recent memories for me too and I totally agree…ESP about the pantheon…it’s so amazing…loved wandering in Rome and discovering different things…and the history!!? Just amazing!
Thanx Robyne, glad to bring back memories for you.
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 8:25 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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This beats Brisbane for birthday celebrations any day. X ruthie
Hi Ruthie, well it sure is more exciting and more interesting but I have also had some nice birthdays in Brisbane. I am delighted to say that was my 2nd birthday celebration in Italy. I know I am so blessed xx
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 8:33 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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These happy memories will nourish you for many years!
they sure are happy memories Mary, the story on my blog sure helps me to remember
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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What a glorious way to spend your Birthday..Kay
Yes Kay, it was fabulous Lyn
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 9:13 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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What a grand way to spend your special day! Auguri!
Thanx Adri, Lyn
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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That is certainly an amazing way to spend your birthday:-) One I am sure you will never forget and hopefully one of many more. Xx
Yes Leah, it was fabulous xx
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 10:36 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Lovely way to celebrate your birthday. Same pinch!! I celebrated my birthday in Rome+ Florence :) Around 9 am I left for Florence and enjoyed the bful countryside via train and had an amazing Florentine lunch. Maybe I too should write a post on it ;)
Also, my first day in the city I went for dinner outside the Pantheon, magical it was.! This line holds true for me too “It left an impression on me that will last a lifetime”
Thank you Ishita. Your birthday sounds amazing also
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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The Pantheon is my favourite place in Rome…a perfect place for a happy celebration.
Hi Deb, I was delighted to be there. I had seen it by day but that was my first time in the evening. Charming.
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 1:37 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Wonderful and Happy Birthday in Rome!
why thank you Roberto Lyn
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 5:38 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Lyn I hope seredipity enters into every birthday you have from now on, GG
That would be lovely thank you Gail x
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 5:49 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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What a magical place to celebrate your birthday. Lucky you! Your pix arouse all my own longings to see Rome again. At least Pievebovigliana is now only 2 weeks away. Wishing you all the best in your new year, Cheers, d
Hi Debbie, enjoy Pieve, I know you will. I really enjoyed Rome this time
On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 7:33 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Buon compleanno! Sounds brilliant. And the Pantheon is one of my favourite places too!
Thanx Catherine, great to hear from you Lyn
On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 1:32 AM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Beautiful way to spend your birthday!
yes Linda, it was beautiful
On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 4:46 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Dear Lyn,
Yesterday, due to a work layoff, we decided to visit Rome for the first time! I immediately thought of you and your blog which I love to read. I was wondering could you refer a place to stay for 6-7 days near the Campo de Fiori ? I was just looking at hotels and B&Bs online, and my eyes are crossing. Thank you so much. We are super excited and a bit nervous!
I may be 3 years late reading this, but I’d like to send my Congratulations!
Thanks Jane. I celebrated my birthday in Lucca last year also. It was fabulous.