During our weekend in Yorkshire, we explored stunning accommodations like The Larch Room and enjoyed delicious local cuisine, including chicken parmo. Highlights included visiting Castle Howard, a majestic stately home, and enjoying scenic hikes around picturesque villages. Whitby’s vibrant pirate festival added an exciting twist to our unforgettable trip.
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Fim-de-semana em North York Moors – alojamentos e restaurantes
England may have fewer holidays compared to Portugal, but their extended weekends are a fantastic opportunity to explore the country. A recent trip to North York Moors was filled with delightful accommodations, beautiful scenery, and delicious meals. Each stay offered unique experiences, and the region is a treasure worth visiting. This post will take you to the places we stayed and the restaurantes we tried.
Final da viagem em Roma com gelado e maritozzo
The last few hours in Rome were spent wandering through the Villa Borghese gardens, admiring the architecture and churches around Piazza del Popolo, and tasting delicious gelato flavours and a pistachio maritozzo. A very sweet goodbye to Rome, and the perfect way to end this journey.
Incríveis locais em Roma: Panteão e basílicas
The unique architecture of the Pantheon in Rome marks this place as one of the city’s true icons. Visiting it was quite confusing at first, but it was worth it to see the perfect sphere that still baffles architects today. After the Pantheon, we visited three basilicas: the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, which stands in front of an obelisk guarded by a small elephant, followed by the Basilica di Santa Prassede, and finally the absolutely incredible Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four papal basilicas in Rome.
Do Vitoriano ao toscano: monumentos, basílicas e uma estátua colossal em Roma
This Sunday felt unforgettable. We visited the Colosseum, the Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II and the colossal statue of Constantino beside the Musei Capitolini. After two basilicas and one church, our energy returned thanks to a perfect Toscana panino from All’Antico Vinaio.
Parco archeologico del Colosseo
It was unexpected to find the Rome Marathon happening on the day we visited the Colosseum, but crossing barriers meant fewer crowds. After exploring the arena, we wandered through the Foro Romano and climbed Palatine Hill, surrounded by temples, houses, and ruins that reveal the true richness of the Roman Empire.
Experiências gastronómicas em Roma
One of the best reasons to visit Rome, or any part of Italy, is the food. After visiting the Vatican and Trastevere, we spent the next hours of Saturday trying gastronomic delights, first at Open Baladin and then at the restaurant Mino, for traditional and delicious food.
Bairro Trastevere, Roma
After visiting the Vatican, we wanted to explore the Trastevere neighborhood, one of the most vibrant in the city. To do that, we climbed the Gianicolo hill, where at the top we found the most spectacular view of Rome. Also, the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola was one of the highlights of the area. All the details now available.
No Vaticano: museus, capela Sistina e basílica di San Pietro
The weekend started with a visit to the Vatican Museums, wandering through more than a thousand rooms before reaching the Sistine Chapel. If you’ve booked tickets in advance, make sure to use the fast‑track entrance so you don’t get stuck in the queue. After a quick lunch, we headed to St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important church in the Vatican. The cupola and Michelangelo’s Pietà are among its unforgettable highlights. Although the basilica is free to enter, I’d still recommend buying the €7 skip‑the‑line ticket online to avoid queuing for hours. You can read all the details in this post to help maximise your trip to Rome.
Pizza tradicional romana e os melhores destaques da cidade à noite
Friday in Rome ended with a stop at Pinsere for a quick pinsa, the traditional roman pizza, before meeting my husband at the station. Later, we visited key sights of Rome starting with the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Foro Traiano and ending with the iconic Colosseum. We wrapped up the day with drinks at Bar do’Brasil before heading back to the Aquarius Inn.