In the Dolce Vita days of the 1950s and 60s Via Veneto used to be one of the most sought-after areas of the city but now it is a sad shadow of its former self. Many of the once-elegant buildings have now become head offices of banks or large companies and the shopping area is now over priced and not a place to go for the really fashion-conscious.

Here there are expensive restaurants and some of the best hotels in the city but it is more a place for well-heeled tourists and business travellers than for residents.

OUR SELECTION FOR VENETO

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Crypt of the Capuchins in Rome

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Visit Bernini exhibition at Galleria Borghese with Wanted in Rome Tours

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Fiore, crudo e vapore

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Libreria IV Fontane

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Swiss Institute

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S. Isidoro Church

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St Patrick's Church

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Enosteria

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Hotel Majestic - Ristorante La Mantia

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Casina del Cinema

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Hard Rock Cafe

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Halldis Executive Apartment

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Despar

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Roman Sport Center

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Farmacia Internazionale

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B&B Sotto la Luna

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Greek food - Mythos

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Lebanese food - Mandaloun

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Casa del Cinema

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Cinema dei Piccoli