Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEED TO KNOW
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Cobbled streets make getting around with a pram or pushchair (stroller) difficult.
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In a restaurant ask for a
mezza porzione
(child's portion) and
seggiolone
(high chair).
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Buy baby formula and sterilising solutions at pharmacies. Disposable nappies (diapers;
pannolini
) are avail-
able from supermarkets and pharmacies.
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Under 10s travel free on all public transport.
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Check
http://piccolituristi.turismoroma.it
.
A Family Day Out
Ostia Antica
Many of Rome's ancient ruins can be boring for children, but Ostia Antica (
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)
is different. Here your kids can run along the ancient town's streets, among shops and up
its impressive amphitheatre.
Tivoli
Kids love exploring the gardens at Villa D'Este (
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) with their water-spouting
fountains and grim-faced gargoyles. Nearby, the extensive ruins of Villa Adriana (
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here
) provide ample opportunity for hide and seek.
Seaside
When the heat of the city starts getting to you, escape to the beach (
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). The
nearest is at Ostia Lido, but there are nicer ones at Fregene and Santa Marinella. Alternat-
ively, head to Anguillara Sabazia for swimming in Lago Bracciano (
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).
