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Florence
Find a thoughtful first route through Florence, connecting the Duomo, civic squares and Arno with time for art, a proper meal and the streets of the Oltrarno.
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Find a thoughtful first route through Florence, connecting the Duomo, civic squares and Arno with time for art, a proper meal and the streets of the Oltrarno.
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London
Explore London through thirteen popular museum, royal, religious and garden visits, with focused routes and current official planning checks.
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Madrid
Discover Madrid through its royal palace, major art museums, historic squares and Retiro, with a practical framework for a thoughtful first visit.
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Maine Coast
Lighthouses, working harbors and Acadia’s rocky landscapes, explored as a choice of coastal bases within the state of Maine.
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New York City
Choose a focused city stay with neighborhood walks, architecture and Central Park, then consider a separate journey into the wider state.
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Rio de Janeiro
Explore Rio through its mountain-and-sea landscape, Atlantic beachfronts, historic centre and forest, with practical advice for a thoughtful first visit.
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Rome
Plan a thoughtful first visit to Rome: connect the Colosseum with the Forum and Palatine, explore the historic centre, and leave time for the city between its landmarks.
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Zurich
Explore Zurich through thirteen popular sights, from Old Town churches and major museums to the lake, botanical garden and Uetliberg.
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ROME, ITALY
Stay near the Colosseum.
650 m · straight-line"Hotel Forum (right side)". Hotel Forum is on the right beyond the ruins. Exterior photograph taken in August 2011; room categories and present appearance should be checked with the hotel.
950 m · straight-line"Fortyseven Hotel Rome". The hotel exterior photographed in May 2012. This archival street view does not establish current room interiors or included facilities.
1.4 km · straight-lineThe citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina exterior photographed in November 2024; present appearance and room details may differ.
Distances are approximate straight-line measurements from the Colosseumarea marker, not walking routes. This is a small researched collection, not all nearby hotels. Check rates and availability on the hotel website.