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In this post , we'll show you the ten best things to do in Rome. The suggestions are based on our countless trips to this historic city. This post is sponsored by Beeyond, the maker of popular compression packing cubes, a revolutionary new way to organize your luggage and save space. The link is in the description. Don't forget to like this post , subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications. And share your own experience in the comments below. And stick around until the end because we have a bonus attraction that might surprise you.
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Here are our top 10 picks:
NUMBER 10: Roman Forum & Palatine Hill The Roman Forum developed gradually over many centuries from what was a swampy lake collecting water from the surrounding hills. The forum was the center of public life in ancient Rome. Located next to the Colosseum and surrounded by government facilities and other important buildings – it was the venue of major public events such as elections, criminal trials, processions, or public speeches. We all probably heard about the legend that says Rome was founded by Romulus, who killed his twin brother Remus after the two of them have been raised by a she-wolf. Romulus is supposed to be buried under the Roman Forum. After the fall of the Empire, the Forum was neglected. It was used as a meadow for livestock and got the nickname Campo Vaccino, meaning Cow Field. The site was first excavated in the 18th century and is now an enormous open-air museum featuring relatively well-preserved ruins of old buildings. If you don't have time to visit the area, you can see a big part of the forum from the public street above. Don’t skip Foro di Traiano and other interesting buildings just across the street. Located above Roman Forum, you will find Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of ancient Rome. The settlements on Palatine Hill date back as far as the 10th century BC. Today you can visit an impressive collection of archaeological sites from different eras of ancient Rome. According to a legend, the she-wolf that took care of Romulus and Remus lived here. Don't skip impressive views of the entire Roman Forum from terrace on Palatine Hill.
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NUMBER 9: Colosseum Located right next to the Roman Forum, you will find Colosseum – the largest amphitheater ever built. Construction of this remarkable structure was completed in the year 80 and was made using stone and concrete to demonstrate Roman building techniques to the entire world. The amphitheater was a gift to the people of Rome by the Flavian Dynasty to gain their popularity. In fact, for that reason, the emperors organized significant events in the Colosseum, and they were free to attend, and sometimes even free food for the visitors was provided. Colosseum was used for gladiatorial combats, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, as a stage for theatrical performances, and other public spectacles. While the structure still stands earthquakes damaged it over the years.
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NUMBER 8: Altare Della Patria Altar of the Fatherland or Altare Della Patria in Italian is a large monument built on top of a part of Capitoline Hill. The monument was built in honor of the first king of unified Italy, Victor Emanuel II, and is, to this day, actually the largest monument in Rome. The construction began in 1885, but the monument was not completed for another 50 years. The construction of Il Vittoriano, as it is also called, was controversial because it included destroying a large part of Capitoline Hill's Medieval neighborhood. You can climb the monument, see the tomb of the unknown soldier, visit the museum of Italian Unification, and complete your tour by visiting an impressive terrace with amazing views of Rome.
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NUMBER 7: Villa Borghese Gardens Villa Borghese is a large public park comprising several buildings, villas, museums, a zoo, and other attractions. The park is located close above Piazza Del Popolo, one of Rome's main squares. The garden was created in 1605 from a former vineyard. In the 19th century, the park was designed to its current form and was purchased by the city of Rome for public use. Terrazza del Pincio, located at the south of the park, offers one of the best panoramic views of Rome. Villa Borghese offers an array of activities: you can rent a boat on one of the lakes in the park and row around the inspiring Temple of Asclepius, visit the Waterclock at Pincio, or stop at one of the open-air restaurants and cafes. Terrazza Viale del Belvedere, situated close to Casina Valadier, offers another beautiful view of the city. Don't skip other impressive gardens and parks in Rome. Check our travel guide for more suggestions. BTW, our mobile-friendly travel guide covers the top 20 things to do in Rome and things to know before you visit, including maps, opening hours, links to buy tickets, itinerary suggestions, and other information. By purchasing our travel guide, you are also helping us sustain this channel, so a big thank you for that!
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NUMBER 6: Piazza Navona and the underground ruins of the Circus Agonalis Piazza Navona is a Baroque square from the late 15th century that features several impressive statues and fountains from Baroque architecture. The square was built in the 1st century on a former Dominitian's stadium, now, the ruins are a part of the Unesco World Heritage. The stadium was used for athletics competitions known as "Circus Agonalis" or the competition arena. You can still recognize the square's unique shape and visit the ruins of the stadium 4.5 meters (15 ft.) under Piazza Navona. Later in history, the square turned into a lake during the summer to stage famous naval battles. There are even some legends about ghosts who wander around the square.
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NUMBER 5: Trevi Fountain and underground labyrinths Stretching 86 feet or 26 meters in the air, Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain was built on the façade of a palace in 1751. The water for the fountain was delivered from Acuqa Vergine, one of Rome's aqueducts, and was considered the purest water you can drink in Rome. The legend says that whoever drinks the water from the fountain or throws a coin in it will return to Rome. By the way, nearly 700,000 euros worth of coins are tossed into Trevi Fountain each year. Don't skip the remains of a Roman house and aqueduct. Vicus Caprarius located just around the corner of the Trevi Fountain, is a system of underground labyrinths from the Roman Times, offering insight into ancient Rome's life, engineering, and ingenuity. It was a part of the complex Virgin Aqueduct that supplied potable water to the city, including Trevi Fountain.
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NUMBER 4: Spanish Steps Spanish Steps are a colossal stairway of 135 steps connecting the Spanish Embassy with the Trinità dei Monti church. The steps were built in the 18th century by a French diplomat and took only two years to complete. As the widest stairway in Europe, Spanish Steps quickly gained recognition and eventually became one of the main Roman attractions. According to the tradition, sometime during the spring, part of the steps are decorated with flowers, making an extraordinary sight. At the bottom of the Spanish Steps, there is Piazza di Spagna with the famous Fontana della Barcaccia, dating back to the early Baroque period. Check our Rome 4K walking tour with closed captions to get the full experience, including bohemian Trastevere, and other major sights and hidden gems. The link is in the description.
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NUMBER 3: Pantheon Pantheon is a former Roman temple constructed in the second century AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. In 609, Pantheon was given to the pope and was converted into a church. Pantheon is the best-preserved ancient Roman monument. Its impressive concrete dome features an oculus in the center which serves as the primary source of natural light. Since there is no glass covering the oculus when it rains, the floor gets wet. Still, because of an ingenious system of 22 well-hidden holes, the water quickly drains away.
NUMBER 2: Baths of Caracalla Bathing was a part of daily activities in Roman culture, and baths were the central part of Roman urban architecture. The impressive and vast complex of the Baths of Caracalla, which is now only the ruins, was built between 212 and 216 by the Roman Emperor Caracalla to gain popularity. People of different social classes came to the baths every day, not only to bathe but also to socialize. The Baths of Caracalla even featured an entire public library. However, the baths also hide a darker side. In the underground tunnels, hundreds of slaves worked in extreme heat to keep the water warm all the time. If you like ancient public baths, don’t skip Baths of Diocletian. This video is sponsored by Beeyond, helping you save space and organize your suitcase. A revolutionary new way to organize your luggage consists of a set of small and large packing cubes. Once you’re done packing, just compress the air out of your packing cubes like this, and voila, your clothes are compressed and your luggage is organized. We use Beeyond packing cubes on our travels, and they are even designed to fit your carry-on. Visit Beeyond’s Amazon page to get your own compression packing cube set. The link is in the description.
NUMBER 1: Vatican City Covering an area of 110 acres (44 ha) and with only about 1,000 inhabitants, Vatican City is the smallest state in the world by both area and population. The official name is Vatican City State, and it has been the pope's residence since the year 1377. While the central area is closed to the public, there are many attractions to see, for example, St. Peter's Square and Basilica which are impressive examples of Renaissance architecture. Visit Vatican Museums, displaying a collection of 20,000 works of art. Don't skip Sistine Chapel and one of the most famous frescos in the world, The Creation of Adam, painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. And here is the bonus that we promised: Did you know that Rome has its own pyramid dating back 2000 years? During the city's rich and diverse history, Romans constantly explored new places to bury their dignitaries. As a result, Rome is also full of mausoleums and crypts worth exploring, such as The Pyramid of Cestius, an ancient pyramid built around 18–12 BCm a tomb for Gaius Cestius. Did you know that Rome actually had two pyramids build as tombs? Meta Romuli was also build in the 1st century was demolished by the 16th century. Castle Sant'Angelo, Hadrian Mausoleum that was later used by popes and as a fortress and a castle. Mausoleum of Augustus, and others. And did you know that there is an area just outside the city center called Appia Antica Park or Appian Way Regional Park with the 2,300-year-old Via Appia road? Here you can find several of the underground burial grounds - Roman catacombs. While there are over sixty catacombs in Rome, with over 180 miles or 300 km of underground passageways, only some are open to the public. Continue to our video on what you should know before you visit Rome.

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➖ 1422 – Federico da Montefeltro, Italian condottiero (d. 1482)

🇻🇦 Federico da Montefeltro, was one of the most successful mercenary captains (condottieri) of the Italian Renaissance, and lord of Urbino from 1444 (as Duke from 1474) until his death. A renowned intellectual humanist and civil leader in Urbino on top of his impeccable reputation for martial skill and honor, he commissioned the construction of a great library, perhaps the largest of Italy after the Vatican, with his own team of scribes in his scriptorium, and assembled around him a large humanistic court in the Ducal Palace, Urbino, designed by Luciano Laurana and Francesco di Giorgio Martini.

➖ 1502 – John III of Portugal (d. 1557)

🇵🇹 John III, nicknamed The Pious was the King of Portugal and the Algarves from 1521 until his death in 1557.
During his rule, Portuguese possessions were extended in Asia and in the New World through the Portuguese colonization of Brazil. John III's policy of reinforcing Portugal's bases in India (such as Goa) secured Portugal's monopoly over the spice trade of cloves and nutmeg from the Maluku Islands. On the eve of his death in 1557, the Portuguese empire had a global dimension and spanned almost 4 million square kilometres (1.5 million square miles).
During his reign, the Portuguese became the first Europeans to make contact with Japan (during the Muromachi period). He abandoned the Muslim territories in North Africa in favor of the trade with India and investments in Brazil. In Europe he improved relations with the Baltic region and the Rhineland, hoping that this would bolster Portuguese trade.

➖ ** 1561 – John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen, German count and military theorist (d. 1623)**

🇩🇪 Count John VII was one of the most important military theorists of his time, who introduced many innovations and inventions. His Kriegsbuch contained all the military knowledge of his time, but also many new ideas, which made an essential contribution to the reform of the Dutch States Army by his cousin Maurice. John served in the Dutch States Army, was colonel general of the Palatinate and commander-in-chief of the Swedish army. His reputation reached far beyond the borders of the Holy Roman Empire.

➖ 1770 – Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (d. 1828)

🇬🇧 Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool, was a British Tory statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1812 to 1827.
As prime minister, Liverpool called for repressive measures at domestic level to maintain order after the Peterloo Massacre of 1819. He dealt smoothly with the Prince Regent when King George III was incapacitated. He also steered the country through the period of radicalism and unrest that followed the Napoleonic Wars. He favoured commercial and manufacturing interests as well as the landed interest. He sought a compromise of the heated issue of Catholic emancipation. The revival of the economy strengthened his political position. By the 1820s, he was the leader of a reform faction of "Liberal Tories" who lowered the tariff, abolished the death penalty for many offences, and reformed the criminal law. By the time of his death, however, the Tory party, which had dominated the House of Commons for over 40 years, was ripping itself apart.

➖ 1848 – Paul Gauguin, French painter and sculptor (d. 1903)

🇫🇷 Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of colour and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism. Toward the end of his life, he spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time depict people or landscapes from that region.

➖ 1896 – Imre Nagy, Hungarian soldier and politician, 44th Prime Minister of Hungary (d. 1958)

🇭🇺 Imre Nagy was a Hungarian communist politician who served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers (de facto Prime Minister) of the Hungarian People's Republic from 1953 to 1955. In 1956 Nagy became leader of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 against the Soviet-backed government, for which he was sentenced to death and executed two years later.

➖ 1909 – Virginia Apgar, American anesthesiologist and pediatrician, developed the Apgar test (d. 1974)

🇺🇸 Virginia Apgar was an American physician of Armenian ethnic background, obstetrical anesthesiologist and medical researcher, best known as the inventor of the Apgar Score, a way to quickly assess the health of a newborn child immediately after birth in order to combat infant mortality.

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Sao ẩm thực Michelin là một trong những giải thưởng danh giá mang tính chất toàn cầu. Đây là sự tôn vinh mà mọi nhà hàng trên thế giới đều mong muốn vươn tới và đạt được. Nhờ có những đánh giá này, họ sẽ thu hút nhiều khách hàng trong và ngoài nước hơn. Do vậy nếu nhìn rộng ra, sao Michelin còn là công cụ hữu hiệu để nâng tầm cả nền du lịch.
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Sao ẩm thực michelin nâng tầm du lịch Việt Nam

Nguồn gốc của sao ẩm thực Michelin

Giải thưởng về ẩm thực Michelin đã tồn tại từ những năm 1900. Ban đầu, nó xuất hiện như một dạng đánh giá đến từ cẩm nang ẩm thực nổi tiếng The Michelin Guide. Đây vốn là tạp chí xúc tiến quảng bá ẩm thực Anh và Ireland. Dần dần, tạp chí mở rộng việc đánh giá nhiều nền ẩm thực và nhà hàng trên thế giới. Trong từng trang giới thiệu, tạp chí sẽ đặt số sao theo đánh giá dựa theo cảm nhận của chuyên gia. Từ đó, sao Michelin được coi như giải thưởng "oscar của ẩm thực". Trở thành một sự công nhận danh giá mà mọi nhà hàng đều mong muốn có được.
Mua vé eva air đi Mỹ, bạn sẽ được thưởng thức nhiều nhà hàng sang trọng chuẩn sao Michelin. Theo đó, tiêu chuẩn sao ẩm thực Michelin được phân loại như sau:

• 1 sao ⭐: đánh giá một nhà hàng tốt hơn so với mặt bằng chung trong khu vực.
• 2 sao ⭐⭐: đánh giá nhà hàng có chất lượng nấu nướng vượt chội
• 3 sao ⭐⭐⭐: đánh giá nhà hàng đạt đến đỉnh cao của ẩm thực.

Tiêu chí đánh giá sao Michelin của các chuyên gia

Số lượng nhà hàng, quán ăn đạt được sao ẩm thực Michelin rất hiếm. Điều này cho thấy mức độ khắt khe trong tiêu chí đánh giá của các chuyên gia ẩm thực. Cứ mỗi năm, họ sẽ đi đánh giá ở nhiều nhà hàng khắp nơi trên thế giới. Việc thẩm định sẽ diễn ra trong bí mật để đảm bảo tính khách quan cao nhất. Một nhà hàng được trao giải thưởng sẽ phải đảm bảo yếu tố sau:
- Nguồn nguyên liệu chế biến đảm bảo tươi, sạch, ngon có nguồn gốc, thẩm định rõ ràng. Bên cạnh đó, họ cũng sẽ dựa vào những tiêu chuẩn giám định của cục an toàn thực phẩm, giấy chứng nhận để đánh giá tổng quát nhất.
- Món ăn nhà hàng phải hội tụ yếu tố: độc đáo, ngon và đẹp mắt. Độc đáo ở đây để chỉ sự sáng tạo, chất riêng so với những nhà hàng bán cùng một món ăn. Ngon chỉ hương vị, mùi vị cuốn hút. Đẹp mắt nằm ở cách bày trí món hút mắt thực khách. Cả ba yếu tố này sẽ áp dụng cho tất cả những món ăn tại menu của nhà hàng.
- Yếu tố cuối cùng là về không gian quán, vệ sinh quán, thái độ của nhân viên, v.v. Tuy nhiên, đây chỉ là một mắt xích nhỏ trong quyết định đánh giá của Michelin. Bởi lẽ giờ đây đã có nhiều hàng quán với phong cách bình dân được sao Michelin trên thế giới.

Top 4 nhà hàng Việt Nam đầu tiên được trao 1 sao Michelin

Trong tối ngày 6/6/2023, lễ trao giải thưởng sao ẩm thực Michelin đã diễn ra thành công. Ở đó, Việt Nam ta vinh dự có 4 đại diện được trao 1 sao Michelin. Lần lượt là nhà hàng Gia, Hibana by Koki, Tầm Vị ở Hà Nội và Anăn Saigon tại TP Hồ Chí Minh.

Nhà hàng Tầm Vị Hà Nội - 1 sao ẩm thực Michelin

• Địa chỉ: 4B Yên Thế, P. Văn Miếu, Quận Đống Đa, Hà Nội

Theo trải nghiệm của đại lý eva air, Tầm Vị là một quán rất đáng thử. Đây là nhà hàng bình dân hiếm hoi được trao sao lần này. Nơi này cung cấp mâm cơm Việt Nam hết sức bình dân. Song lại được đánh giá cao bởi không chỉ chuyên gia mà còn nhiều thực khách trên các nền tảng trực tuyến.

Gia Restaurant - đứa con của bếp trưởng Sam Tran

• Địa chỉ: 61 P. Văn Miếu, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội

Gia là tâm huyết của bếp trưởng Sam Tran, người được Michelin đánh giá rất cao. Các món đều hợp khẩu vị và rất ngon. Không những vậy mà view ăn khá độc đáo khi nhìn thẳng ra bếp, được nhìn thấy mọi người chuẩn bị đồ - làm đồ - và đưa những món ăn đến tận bàn.

Hibana by Koki - tinh hoa ẩm thực Nhật Bản giữa lòng Hà Nội

• Địa chỉ: 11 Lê Phụng Hiểu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội

Hibana by Koki đem đến ẩm thực Nhật Bản trong khách sạn Capella Hà Nội. Đây là nhà hàng Nhật duy nhất của Việt Nam đạt sao ẩm thực Michelin. Bếp trưởng Yamaguchi, với kinh nghiệm và chuyên môn dày dặn, ông đã tạo ra một bản giao hưởng mỹ vị chỉ với những nguyên liệu tươi ngon nhất có nguồn gốc từ Nhật Bản.

Anăn Saigon - đại diện từ TP HCM với 1 sao ẩm thực Michelin

• Địa chỉ: 89 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Mua vé máy bay eva air, bạn sẽ được trải nghiệm những món ăn tuyệt vời nhất tại Anan Saigon. Đây có thể coi là năm đại thắng của nhà hàng khi chỉ vừa mới đây lọt top 50 nhà hàng tốt nhất châu Á hồi đầu năm 2023. Đến với Anăn là đến với một sự tiếp cận độc đáo ẩm thực Việt Nam. Hầu hết ở đây là những món ăn đường phố những được chế biến theo kỹ thuật hiện đại. Do vậy, bạn sẽ thấy được hơi thở mới của những gì tưởng chừng đã quá quen thuộc. Một sự tân trang cần thiết cho những giá trị ẩm thực Việt đã nhạt phai.

Cơ hội nâng tầm du lịch Việt Nam

Bên cạnh bốn nhà hàng vinh dự nhận 1 sao Michelin, Việt Nam có tới hơn 100 nhà hàng, món ăn khác nhau được vinh danh. Trong đó, 70 nhà hàng được đưa vào danh mục Michelin Selected (giải đề xuất món ăn ngon). Giải Bib Gourmand (quán ăn ngon với giá cả phải chăng) được trao cho 29 nhà hàng từ Hà Nội và TPHCM. Ngoài ra, ông Yu Yamamoto, đầu bếp Nguyễn Thị Nữ và đầu bếp Sam Tran đều nhận các giải riêng biệt dành cho cá nhân pha chế, phục vụ và đầu bếp xuất sắc.
Đầu bếp Sam Tran nhận giải Đầu bếp trẻ tài năng trong lễ trao giải Michelin
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Food preparation is not easy to automate. "Whether it's salty or spicy, it's a huge variable," says Sunkara.
Legacy automation systems were not up to the task, but Nala Robotics is leveraging cutting-edge innovation to make restaurant automation a reality. "If you introduce artificial intelligence into it, if you introduce vision technology into it, it will be much better -- and that's how we designed our entire company," says Sunkara. "In ancient Indian mythology, Nala is the maharaja of culinary, so we named the company after that."
Nala Robotics started with Indian cuisine because of the complex recipes. "We felt that if we go for Indian, the rest of the cuisines could be a subset of it," says Sunkara.
Debuting in 2021, the company's first product, the Nala Chef, is now capable of making not only Indian dishes but Thai, Chinese, and Italian foods as well. In 2022, Nala Robotics released the Pizzaiola for autonomous pizza-making, followed by the Wingman for fried foods and Spotless for dishwashing.
Each machine's benefits are similar: Restaurants have struggled to hire since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the door for automation. "The pandemic created a huge void in the industry in terms of labor," says Sunkara. "With a robotic solution, our company is able to address that."
Nala Robotics has a demonstration kitchen in Naperville, Illinois, and a pair of campuses in India. About 50 employees are based in Illinois, and about 200 are in India.
Sunkara compares the model to the software industry, with R&D and testing in the U.S. and production in India. "Most of the assembly is done in the U.S., and the fabrication part of it is done in India," he says. "All of the research is done here, and once we figure out the solution, we send it to India for fabrication. Once it's done, we ship it here, we test it here again, and if it's satisfactory, we deliver it to the market."
With plans to both sell and lease equipment, Nala Robotics is ramping up installations in 2023. "We are currently piloting with almost every major chain in the country and across the world as well," says Sunkara.
Ajay Sunkara (PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER)
Challenges: Perception. Most restaurants have no experience with automation, and many consumers are uneasy with the idea of robots in the kitchen.
"There's always the fear that robots are going to take away jobs, robots are going to steal our entire economy," says Sunkara. "Actually, it's the other way around, so educating people that robots are going to improve the quality of our lives."
Scaling is another challenge: "Our concentration will start with the major cities and metro areas, and then going into every small town," Sunkara continues. "That's another challenge of what customers we can serve right now."
Thirdly, Nala Robotics' price point can initially raise some eyebrows, but Sunkara is quick to point out that many restaurants can get a rapid return on their investments in automation.
Opportunities: The market is still nascent, but Sunkara forecasts that 30 to 40 percent of restaurants will utilize robotics in their operations by 2030. He forecasts quick-service restaurants will be the bulk of the market, with about 20 percent of Nala's machines going to fine-dining establishments.
Needs: "With the demand that we have, we are considering having another manufacturing facility in the U.S. for orders that are high priority and for customers who need the manufacturing to be done in the U.S.," says Sunkara.