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But a few years back, a friend who lives there introduced me to the charms of Old Rome, a section of town that hugs the broad curve of the Tiber River on the western edge of the city center; Ponte Sant’Angelo and the Vatican are a short walk away. There are four neighborhoods in Old Rome: Campo de’Fiori, Pantheon, the Ghetto, and my favorite, Navona. Amid the many B&Bs there, I found the one owned by Luciano Pascucci, who welcomes me like a nephew each time I return. Navona is an old neighborhood, though not the oldest in Rome. That would be the Capitoline Hill near the Roman Forum. But to my sensibilities, it’s where all the centuries seem to mesh best in a seamless aura of history, beauty, and authenticity. The neighborhood takes its name from the most popular square this side of Saint Peter’s — Piazza Navona, where Gian Lorenzo Bernini further embellished the baroque period in 1651 with his magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers crowned by an Egyptian obelisk. The piazza, filled as it is daily with artists, mimes, and musicians, is best enjoyed in the quiet early mornings or late evenings. Clockwise from top left: espressos at Bar del Fico, dining alfresco, taking a break at Da Francesco, and San Salvatore in Lauro usairwaysmag.com march 2013 59 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013