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Hadrian's Villa – Villa Adriana

Posted by: Sarah in Tours, Things to do, Must See, Italy, Attractions on Jun 14, 2009

Villa AdrianaThe Hadrian’s Villa resides in Tivoli – a picturesque town 17 miles distant from Rome.
It was built in 117-128 AC by Roman Emperor Hadrian, involving a landscape of roughly 300 hectares, with the specific intent to become the imperial residence of the time. 

Its complex of over 30 buildings includes: palaces, thermae, theatres, temples and libraries as well as rooms for courtiers, praetorians and slaves. Some of the major and more well preserved constructions being the “Pecile”, the "Maritime Theatre", The “Hospitalia” and the unchallenged “Canopus Serapeum”.

Hadrian was definitively a passionate aesthete; he indeed built the residence in a very peculiar way, full of innovations and anticipating various architectural styles – the circular holes on the apex of domes, for instance, were later on adopted in other constructions such as Pantheon and Villa Torlonia. 
He also introduced the brand new concept of underneath passages network specifically committed to servants in order to avoid unpleasant circumstances such as having servitude walking around throughout the most exclusive areas of the residence.

In the 16th century large part of the marble and many statues of the Hadrian's villa were removed to decorate the nearby located Villa d'Este.

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The original Italian Coffee

Posted by: the key to italy in Rome, Italy, food on Jan 6, 2009

 for Coffee Lovers ... Taste the real flavor!

Great Taste of Italian Coffee

Experience the beauty and taste of having the “real” cappuccino and the  sensation of several coffee flavours made in Italy. Now you can choose which one you would like to have and act like a local when ordering a coffee type at your taste depending on your mood. Return home and brag to your friends about it.

Caffe Espresso - (€0,70) One shot of strong, dark espresso. Served in a small cup. If you want it weaker, ask for a -Caffè Lungo. They will add more water to the espresso. 

Cappuccino - (€0,80) One shot of espresso topped with hot milk and foam. The term cappuccino refers to the brown and white colors of the robes of the Capuchin monks. In some areas, a cappuccino is called a cappuccio.

Caffe Corretto - (€0,90) A shot of liqueur (usually whisky or grappa) is added to your espresso to "correct" it.

Caffe Hag - (€0,75) A decaffeinated coffee (made by Kraft), pronounced "ahg". This is a brand name and is commonly used to request decaffeinated coffee.

Caffe Shakerato - (€0,90) An iced and sweetened espresso drink. Great for the summertime!

Caffe Macchiato - (€0,80) If you find a cappuccino is too milky, order a caffe macchiato, which literally means "stained coffee". This is an espresso with just a touch of milk. It is not always listed on the menu, but is commonly ordered. (It is the same price as an espresso)

Cioccolato - (€1,30) a cup of hot chocolate. In the winter the caffes have hot chocolate machines at the bar. The hot chocolate is very thick and not that sweet (you can add sugar). You can pay extra to have real whipped cream on top. Delicious - but very rich.

Caffe Decaffinato - (€0,80) A decaffeinated coffee (commonly called by the brand name "Caffe Hag").

Caffe d'Orzo - (€1,20) Barley coffee, a non-caffeine coffee substitute (not actually coffee). Can be ordered in a small glass cup (tazza piccola) or large glass cup (tazza grande). You can also have a Cappuccino d'Orzo.

Latte - (€0,80) "Milk". It is hot milk served in a glass. You may ask for it cold.

Tisana - Herbal tea - Some caffes have a selection of herbal teas (Very good!)

Camomilla - (€0,80) A cup of chamomile tea (herbal).

 

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