European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Travel Europe capital highlights Rome Rome is a wildly. Sketched Maze of crooked streets and narrow alleys that suddenly open onto _ picture Book piazzas Replete with flowing fountains and baroque Basilicas. It is not a place for driving. A car is a liability in the increasingly congested City. leave the driving to the romans. A a a a. The eternal City is not Large and can be walked quite easily. Rome rewards walkers for Only they Are Likely to stumble upon its Subtle delights. A. A the City is a walking history Book the colosseum rises next to the roman forum the heart of old Rome sits across a the tiber River from St. Peter s and a popular Piazza Navona is but a brisk walk fron the Trevi Fountain and the pantheon. With 280 churches within its Walls and Miles of catacombs outside Rome will outlast even the most fervent of pilgrims. But sightseeing is not the whole Point of visiting Rome. Shopping and eating trivial pursuits elsewhere take on a special Sheen in Rome. No City in Europe has the a a number of Liny specialized shops that Rome has. And there s nothing quite like dawdling for hours on a summer s eve Over a meal in an open air Trattoria. Tractor ice not rat oranges a Are the favourites of romans. They re usually family run and offer simpler fare for less Money. A. A. -. Remember italian restaurants open late usually not before 7 ., and stay open quite has one Coffee bar for every 472 of a a its citizens and Many experienced travellers. Maintain that Italy has the Best Coffee certainly some of the strongest in the world. A a a. Life is lived in the streets in Rome. So grab a sidewalk seat outside a cafe and watch the never ending theater that is Rome unfold. That s How the romans entertain themselves and so should. You. Information about Rome can be v obtained at offices of the Rome provincial tourist Board Ente. The main office is at 11 via Parigi Telephone 06-461851. Branches Are at Fiumicini Airport and at the Termini rail station plus others at the Highway service areas Quot Salaria Ovest Quot. Coming from the North and Quot frascati est Quot coming from the South toward Rome. The Rome Uso just Down the Street from St. Peter s at 2 via Della Concilia Zione makes hotel reservations offers Tours and is a wonderful one Stop information Center. It is open daily except sundays from 9 to 5 9 to 6, starting june 1. Telephone Ojj-6864272.a j. Kin Cruger the Arch of Constantine and the colosseum Are two Rome landmarks. A amps Leah Larkin London s Tower Bridge appear sin the line of fire for a Row of Vintage cannons. The Cit yen the thames has Long been a perennial favorite of americans London it s big and the traffic is almost overwhelming. But Don t let that Stop you from taking a trip to Britain s capital. There s alway something to do somewhere to go and much to see. A v if you re into museums London s rank among the top in the world. The. Collections at the British museum. National. Gallery natural history museum and Tate gallery provide a fascinating insight into history and a Chance to see a world renowned those whose tastes Are More exotic there s the London Dungeon where you can see life during the great plague Anco View an audio visual representation of the great fire of London which occurred in 1666.the pageantry of London is evident with the annual trooping the colors held in june the state opening of parliament n november and. The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The latter is a daily event at 11 30 . During the summer months and every other Day the rest Ottn year a other famous sights not to miss Are St. Paul s Cathedral the Tower of London the houses of parliament and Trafalgar a Good Way to get to know London is to is amps us Schuettler walk. In London it s easy. Several com a n i is offer o organized walks with a guide through different t sect ions of the City. Cost is about $6.30 per person no reservations necessary. Groups usually a meet at a designated subway Stop listings of walks Are available through the Cit Louritt offices. Ask for the Booklet r t Quot London guide Quot which has a wealth of other helpful information As Well to find out whats happening during your visit get a copy of Quot time out Quot or Quot what s on in London Quot weekly. Publications that list movies plays special exhibits and other happenings in the City. When the Sun sets London seems to alive a particular in a the. West end around Piccadilly the streets Are teeming with people from around the world. Some Are trying to. Take in shows from classical plays to comedies. Others May be looking for. Something to eat from greek to mexican. To Indian and for those who want More there s dancing ballroom to disc until almost Dawn. Then it s time to Start All Over again. A for More information on London including hotel reservations Contact the British travel Center 12 Regent St., 1 Piccadilly circus open 9 . To 6 30 Monday through Friday and 10 . To 4 Saturday and sunday or the London tourist Board Victoria Street station Telephone 071-7303488. A Meridith Winder Paris every american traveler in Europe wants to Sec Paris. It is consistently the no.1 destination for bus Lou companies catering to the military Market a with reason. A a the City been a mag n it f or c re a t Ive a poo p i a f to m p a i n t o is and sculptors to writers and musicians Hemingway called it Quot a moveable Pablo Picasso lived there most of his life. The doors Lead Singer Jim Morrisson died Here his grave. In the poro Lachaise is still a shrine to Many Rock fans. A there Are of course certain must sights a for visitors the Eiffel Tower the Lotf vre a the arc do Triumph notre Dame Cathedral. Less Well known but equally Worth seeing Are the Sacre Coeur Church the orsay museum the Pompidou Center the museum of science and Industry and the Cluny museum. A the City abounds with Parks and gardens a perfect for people watching and or a picnic of a sunny Day. Some of the More famous Are the Luxembourg Cardens the Tuil erics the Bois do a Boulogne and the Royal Palace gardens. The latin Quarter or left Bank is Paris traditional Bohemian sector. There Are Many student cafes to while away the time As Well As bistros bookstores and Art galleries. It you and pinching pennies head to this area for an endless. Variety of Street food. Vendors of. Numerous nationalities sell from window. Counters on the Side streets a a there Are Many enjoyable things to do. I n pans but driving is not one of them use metro a Model a a Public transportation you can gel a c discount by buying multiple tickets. Another alternative is the tour boats on the 5eine and the canals. They Pun Ide a Vater Leel perspective o n the Ity As Well As a Chance to rest weary feet. A those who like Lightc Luh revues an Don t mind spending a Small Fortune want to Mou Liiv Rouge or the folios bergs Paris is so popular its Best to Book a hotel room in Advance. For More information Contact office do tourism Eldes emigres de Paris 127,-Avenue Des champs Elysee 75008 , France Tel. 47236172. Oiler Bram offices Are at the train stations care Dii Nord Gare d Austerlitz Gate de Lyon 1 and care de i est. A the Uso in Paris is a big help to americans they can provide hotel anti nightclub reservations Lour discounts and English speaking baby Sitters. Contact Uso Apo 09777 or 49 Rue Pierre Charann 75008 Paris France Tel. 407400-19. They Are open seven Days a week 10 , to 6 A Norm Zeigler. _ a amps my chaos Abram Paris Sacre Coeur Church is a popular gathering spot for Young tourists. A
