Monthly Archives: August 2012

Castles and Secret Passageways

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

There really is no point in denying the appeal of a secret passageway. Sneaking around undetected, going places you shouldn’t, seeing things you’re not supposed to. It’s basically every kid’s dream. I mean, I can’t even tell you how many … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Parco degli Acquedotti

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

The first century Acqua Claudia still runs for an impressive length at the Parco degli Acquedotti, down near the Parco Appia Antica. Probably a little bit more pleasant to visit among the lush greenery of springtime, but a deserted summertime … Continue reading →

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Ferragosto in Rome

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Rome has been slowly emptying out over the past few weeks, and by now is pretty much a ghost town.  It seems like everyone, including the Metro A, has ditched the city in favor of cooler climates (or at least … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Fastidioso

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

After Thursday’s word of the day, when I explained that one cannot use the false-friend, annoiato to mean ‘annoyed,’ I’m sure everyone was thinking to themselves: ‘Well, Zvia, how does one say annoyed in Italian then? Tell us! Please tell us!’ OK, … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: August 10 – August 12

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Friday: With temperatures continuing to rise and Ferragosto fast approaching, much of Rome is shutting down for the summer, and moving to more temperate climates. But there’s one last installment of weekend fun, before we suggest you join the crowds and … Continue reading →

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Metro A Closed: Aug 11 – Aug 25

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

With the exception of some nicely timed Friday scioperi (transit strikes), the Metro in Rome has been relatively – dare I say – functional lately?  Never one to let a good opportunity go to waste, ATAC is shaking things up with a … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Annoiato

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

It’s time to whip out a huge Italian-English false friend: annoiato. It doesn’t matter that I’ve lived in Italy for almost three years, I occasionally still use annoiato to say that I am annoyed, when in fact, it means bored. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Cianfrusaglia

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Cianfrusaglia is the Italian noun (f) for knick-knack, bric-à-brac, or junk. Basically ‘stuff,’ especially stuff of not much value. The plural is cianfrusaglie. Word on the etymological street is that cianfrusaglia comes from the even more fun word to pronounce, cianciafruscola. That word … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Sgabuzzino

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Looking for an apartment in Rome? Besides for it being super frustrating, there may be some ‘house’ words used in ads that one might not recognize. For example, sgabuzzino, the Italian noun (m) for a storage room, or a closet. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fun: August 2-4

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Notti di Cinema a Piazza Vittorio – From now until September 2, head over to Piazza Vittorio for movie nights! There are two maxi-screens set up, and depending on the night, you can choose from four different movies, at two … Continue reading →

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