Rome

Ancient layers, papal landmarks, neighborhood food and everyday Rome

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6 chapters · 20 cards

01
Local names and everyday life5 cards · ~1 min
02
Land and water3 cards · ~1 min
03
History and neighborhoods3 cards · ~1 min
04
Arts and landmarks3 cards · ~1 min
05
Food and everyday life3 cards · ~1 min
06
Movement and civic life3 cards · ~1 min

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Local KnowledgeA little curiosity

Rome · RECALLRomans use this big-nose nickname for the city's cylindrical public drinking fountains.Think it. Then flip it.

Local KnowledgeA little curiosity

Rome · RECALLThis Roman neighborhood grew around a mound of discarded ancient amphora fragments and later a slaughterhouse.Think it. Then flip it.

Local KnowledgeA little curiosity

Rome · RECALLIn Rome, this pre-dinner drink occasion often includes small savory bites.Think it. Then flip it.

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01Romans use this big-nose nickname for the city's cylindrical public drinking fountains.RECALL
Nasone
The name refers to the curved spout.
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02This Roman neighborhood grew around a mound of discarded ancient amphora fragments and later a slaughterhouse.RECALL
Testaccio
Monte Testaccio is the ancient pottery mound.
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03In Rome, this pre-dinner drink occasion often includes small savory bites.RECALL
Aperitivo
The custom precedes the main meal.
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04Romans abbreviate this motorway ring around the city as GRA.RECALL
Grande Raccordo Anulare
The route is designated A90.
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05Roman bakeries sell this rectangular tray pizza cut into portions, often priced by weight.RECALL
Pizza al taglio
The phrase means pizza by the cut.
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06This river curves through Rome beneath bridges including Ponte Sant'Angelo.RECALL
Tiber
The river flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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07Imperial residences occupied this Roman hill overlooking the Forum and Circus Maximus.RECALL
Palatine Hill
The hill is one of Rome's traditional seven hills.
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08This large Roman landscape park contains a celebrated sculpture gallery and overlooks Piazza del Popolo.RECALL
Villa Borghese gardens
The park developed around the Borghese family's estate.
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09Temples, basilicas and the Senate house cluster in this ancient civic center of Rome.RECALL
Roman Forum
The site occupies a valley between hills.
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10This Roman district's name means across the Tiber and is known for narrow lanes and neighborhood piazzas.RECALL
Trastevere
The district lies on the river's western side.
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11The ruins of Rome's ancient harbor town form this archaeological site near the Tiber's mouth.RECALL
Ostia Antica
The settlement served the city's trade network.
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12Rome's Flavian Amphitheatre is better known by this name.RECALL
Colosseum
The arena hosted gladiatorial contests.
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13An open oculus lights the vast concrete dome of this ancient Roman building.RECALL
Pantheon
The building became a Christian church.
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14Rome's coin-tossing tradition draws visitors to this fountain dominated by Oceanus.RECALL
Trevi Fountain
Nicola Salvi designed the fountain.
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15Pecorino cheese and black pepper define this Roman pasta dish.RECALL
Cacio e pepe
Its name describes its two signature ingredients.
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16These Roman fried rice snacks often reveal melted mozzarella when pulled apart.RECALL
Supplì
The snacks are coated in breadcrumbs.
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17Rome's Jewish food tradition includes these whole, deep-fried artichokes.RECALL
Carciofi alla giudia
The outer leaves become crisp.
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18These four letters on Roman civic emblems abbreviate the Senate and People of Rome.RECALL
SPQR
The abbreviation comes from Latin.
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19This major Roman railway terminus takes its name from nearby ancient baths.RECALL
Roma Termini
The Baths of Diocletian stand nearby.
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20This independent city-state, enclosed by Rome, contains St Peter's Basilica.RECALL
Vatican City
The Lateran Treaty established the state in 1929.
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