Wednesday 27 June 2018

Day 20 Rome; Sant'Antonio del Portoghesi and shopping

Our last day in this wonderful city, and in this wonderful country. 

We wanted to make some last minute purchases but couldn't resist popping into the Sant'Antonio del Portoghesi.

 


 A very charming gentleman inside explained it that is the national church of the Portuguese community in Rome and the venue for many concerts.  While we were there, a talented Polish guitarist was rehearsing for the evening's concert.  Another chance find that proved to be a  delightful experience.

 
 Passing several of the tourist bearing horse and coaches,


we also discovered the last remains of the Temple of Hadrian
 


and the Spanish Steps - which were covered in tourists.
 

 
We found, with great difficulty, the Confetteria Moriondo e Gariglio, which, considering the wonderful taste of its sweets and chocolates, the magnificence of its packaging, the helpfulness of its staff and the slightly reverend atmosphere of the shop, does not advertise its presence very well.  We stumbled across the very good Citta' delSole toy shop and returned to the Piazza Navona and the nearby Al Sogno toyshop.
 

And we lastly returned to the Via del Corso and its off shoots for more window shopping.
 
There is so much more to experience, see and do in Italy.  I am certain we will be back.

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