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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 17 JUNE 2018 2 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 10 JUNE 2018 ROME is an outstanding capital city bustling with life and his- tory. Is there any site more re- markable than the Pantheon or the Colosseum? Any spot more breath-taking than St Peter's Square? Any view more stun- ning than the one from the top of the Spanish Steps? The list goes on and on and these his- toric sights and landmarks are indeed a must-see., but there's much more to Rome than that. The Aventine Keyhole at Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta If you're looking for an al- ternative view of St Peter's, Rome's most famous dome, here's where you'll find it – through the keyhole of a large door in Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta on Aventine Hill. Peek through this keyhole on a piaz- za designed by Piranesi in 1765, and you will see a garden path that ends with bushes perfectly framing the dome of St. Peter's in the distance. You can see this in the daylight, but the keyhole seems magical at night. The view from San Gianicolo Hill Even though Rome is known as the city of seven hills, it actually has more than that. As the sec- ond highest hill in the city, the Gianicolo, offers one of the best panoramas of Rome. It's popular with the locals who go there for a Sunday stroll. Head there at sun- set to get a real sense of the city and a stunning view of the city's ancient landmarks. Observe a captivating golden glow de- scend on the skyline, shortly fol- lowed by an enchanting emerald glow as the lights of the nearby Fontana dell'Acqua Paola are switched on. On a clear day you can even see beyond Rome. The San Lorenzo neighbourhood Due to its bohemian vibe and hip underground bars, San Lor- enzo has been dubbed as Rome's up and coming trendy neigh- bourhood – a characteristic neighbourhood in which local culture flourishes. An abundance of street art and graffiti is noticeable throughout. Not to mention a great amount of cheap bars packed with local and international students, al- ternative cafes, pop-up cafes and street parties. EUR EUR, located on the outskirts of the city, gets its name from its original purpose: the Espo- sizione Universale Roma. The area was planned and built for Rome's hosting of the 1942 World Fair — which never hap- pened due to the World War II. Built in the 1930s at the height of fascism, the buildings are su- premely, fascinatingly Fascist in every sense. Benito Mussolini oversaw the construction of a number of bold, symmetrical and dominating buildings. Elements that emphasise Rome's Imperial past, such as columns, arches and ob- elisks, are common, such as the "Colosseo Quadrato" (Square Colosseum), a cube with 216 arches and Palazzo della Civ- iltà, the headquarters of fashion house Fendi. Two readers have the chance to win a complimentary return ticket each for travel on any scheduled Air Malta flights (excluding taxes and charges). All you have to do is answer the question below and send in your name, mobile number and email address to: Maltatoday competition, Air Malta plc, Sky Parks, Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000. The closing date is 27 June. Exploring what to see and do in Rome can be overwhelming at times, and like in most of the world's greatest cities, so many incredible sights equal so many tourists. So why not break away from the tourist crowds and experience Rome the way locals do? rome Getting there Air Malta operates double daily flights to the city of Rome. The Total flying time to the Italian Capital is 1Hr25 minutes. With our Go Light Product, One way flights to this magnificent city start at EUR39 per way including taxes and charges. The national carrier has been operating this route since 1974. Question: How many times does Air Malta fly to Rome this summer? a) 4 times a week b) 7 times a week c) 10 times a week Mobile Number Name Email