If your dog has a full pet-passport, why not dream him to weekend away in Rome? It might seem like a crazy idea, but many Rome hotels accept pets, including the three-star Aurora Garden Hotel located on the edge of Rome's city centre. The huge garden will provide ample exercise for your dog, whilst many of Rome's many parks and gardens can be easily reached via the Metro station just outside the hotel grounds. An alternative hotel that allows dogs is the Giotto Hotel, just a stone's throw from the Pineta Sacchetti National Park, with its stunning views of St. Peter's Cathedral.
If you prefer cats, then you'll be pleased to hear that Rome is home to the world's most famous feral cat population, the Torre Argentina. The name Torre Argentina comes from the ancient site where the cats took shelter when it was excavated in the 1920s. The ancient temple is now home to more than 250 cats, and volunteers called gattare, or cat-ladies, staff the area seven-days a week. As the site that houses the cats is an ancient one, you can ask a gattare for a tour of the premises or even adopt one of the cats from afar for around £10 a month.
If you prefer your animals a little more on the wild-side then the Villa Borghese Zoo is the perfect to spend a lazy afternoon. Its central location means that it's close to many Rome hotels, so you won't have too far to walk home after a day spent with the animals. The zoo has all the favourites from lions and tigers to bears and giraffes. One of the more interesting exhibits is located inside the Reptile House and entitled Thefts of Nature, the exhibit showcases endangered animals and animal products that have been confiscated over the years including Mario, a crocodile who was rescued from the bathtub of a Rome apartment where he was being kept as a pet.
One of the more relaxing ways to tour Rome's sites is by horseback, you can organise excursions from your hotels, where a limo will pick you up and drive you to Rome's foremost riding school, the Macchia Grande. The tours are suitable for all skill sets from beginner to advanced and allow you to explore some ancient sites outside the confines of the city. Your morning will start with a basic introduction to horse riding where you'll get to know your horse and learn a few basic commands. After a meal you can tour the Medieval Castle of Bracciano and the Etruscan necropolis carved into the rock at nearby Sutri.
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