There is an unusual, evocative, romantic way to enjoy the breathtaking beauties of the “eternal city” : running through its most famous streets at night. Yes, at night , because “Corriroma“, the competition that somehow seals the end of the running season here, usually takes place at 10.00 p.m. The ten kilometer race starts at Piazza del Popolo, then the athletes passon Via del Corso, Via del Tritone, Via Sistina, PiazzaTrinità dei Monti till they go through thesplendid Villa Borghese,lit byhundreds of torches,to reach Piazza Augusto Imperatoreand againvia del Corso and backto Piazzadel Popolo. Amazing, isn’t it?
Mr Run and I couldn’t certainly miss such a happening as it was also an occasion to have a walk and go shopping in the centre. When we arrived at Piazza del Popolo, it was crowded…
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