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Rafts on Rome's Tiber River Cool Down Overheated Tourists

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A welcome change from the beaten tourist track, river rafting on the Tiber -- long the lifeblood of the ancient city -- is a unique and relatively new option for tourists seeking to discover Italy's capital. Starting at the water's edge near the historic Piazza del Popolo, the inflatable rafts float by some of the city's most photographed landmarks, from the Castel Sant'Angelo -- the burial place of Emperor Hadrian -- to St Peter's Basilica, th…

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A refreshing alternative to the traditional circuits, the descent of the Tiber - which has long been the vital artery of the ancient city - offers an unusual perspective on the Italian capital, far from the compact crowd that rushes around the Colosseum or the Trevi fountain in a moist and suffocating tuft. Starting from the banks of the historic Piazza del Popolo, the pneumatic canoes pass in front of some of the most photographed monuments of …

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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To escape the heat and endless queues in front of ancient monuments, tourists from Rome can practice rafting on the waters of the Tiber, the river that played an important role in the history of the Eternal City, informs...

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Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists

·Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Quotidiano Nazionale broke the news in Bologna, Italy on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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