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Take a bag of roasted chestnuts from a local seller and take a walk through the city, snapping delicious street food.
How to try roasted chestnuts in Rome
Roasted chestnuts in ancient Rome were served as a dessert, they were roasted on the fire, and Romans ate them with wine.

Now around Rome are traders that give you a bag with roasted chestnuts just for €3–10.

How much?

from €3 to €10.

Tips and hints

you can buy roasted chestnuts near Spanish Square or near the Colosseum.

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