"Back Door" neighborhood.  
     This colorful neighborhood across the river from downtown is the place to immerse yourself in the crustier side of Rome. On this half-mile walk through Trastevere, you'll stroll from the Tiber to the Church of Santa Maria discovering a secret, hidden city of heroic young martyrs, lovers kissing on Vespas, party-loving Renaissance bankers, and feisty "Trasteverini" — old-timers who pride themselves on never setting foot on the opposite bank of the Tiber River. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map. 
     Sightseeing nitty gritty: This walk can work well at any time of day. Mornings are cool and relatively quiet. Note that many churches are closed at midday and Villa Farnesina closes as early as 13:00 (and as late as 16:00). Strolling through Trastevere at dusk is especially atmospheric. Church of Saint Cecilia: Free, daily 9:30–12:30 and 16:00–18:30; crypt-€2.50; loft with frescoes-€2.50, Mon–Fri 10:15–12:15, Sat–Sun 11:15–12:15, ask the nuns to open the door. Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere: Free, daily 7:00–21:00. Villa Farnesina: €5; April–June and mid-Sept–Oct Mon–Sat 9:00–16:00, closed Sun; July–mid-Sept and Nov–March Mon–Sat 9:00–13:00, closed Sun. 
     Updated in 2023. Originally excerpted from Rick Steves' Rome 2010. Copyright 2009 Avalon Travel. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com.

Rome: Trastevere Audio Tour - Audio Europe: Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome)

Domed center of Catholicism.
     St. Peter's is the greatest church in Christendom. Built on the memory and grave of the first pope, St. Peter, this is where the grandeur of ancient Rome became the grandeur of Christianity. On this 90-minute walk, we'll see the cavernous interior; the spacious square, the places where Peter was crucified and buried; and Michelangelo's Pieta. We'll peek at where the pope lives, and talk about the Vatican today. St. Peter's is the living symbol of global Catholicism, all under the watchful presence of Michelangelo's magnificent dome. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion maps.
     Sightseeing nitty-gritty: There's a strict dress code to get into St. Peter's (basically, no shorts or bare shoulders), and long security lines can be a problem, so consult my guidebook to plan your visit. The church is free to enter, and is open daily April–Sept 7:00–19:00, Oct–March 7:00–18:00, closed Wed mornings during papal audiences. St. Peter's Square is always open. Confirm hours and Mass times at www.saintpetersbasilica.org or tel tel. 06-6988-1662. The TI on the left (south) side of the square is excellent (Mon–Sat 8:30–18:30, closed Sun). 
     To climb the Dome (or cupola) costs €7 to take an elevator partway up to the roof, then climb 323 steps to the top of the dome. The Dome is open daily April–Sept 8:00–17:00, Oct–March 8:00–16:00. Allow one hour for the round-trip to the top of the dome. The entry is just outside the basilica on the north side of St. Peter's.
     Closest Metro stop is Ottaviano, a 10-minute walk away. The #40 express bus (to Castel Sant'Angelo) and the crowded bus #64 (to just outside the Square on the south side) are convenient. A taxi from Termini train station is about €10. WCs are to the right and left of the church, near baggage storage past the security checkpoint, and on the roof. Drinking fountains and a post office are in the square. Free bag check is mandatory for bags larger than a purse or daypack. Photos are generally allowed. Avoid crowds by visiting early morning or late afternoon. At 17:00, the church is fairly empty, sunbeams can work their magic, and the late-afternoon Mass fills the place with spiritual music. 
     [This audio tour was updated in 2023]
     For more specifics, consult my guidebook. This was excerpted from Rick Steves' Rome 2010. Copyright 2009 Avalon Travel. Related information at www.ricksteves.com.

Rome: St. Peter's Audio Tour - Audio Europe: Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome)

Silks Hilda

beyond the purple hills

Sunset

lets go

Baddy Zaddy 12

Baddy Zaddy 15

Killing My Ego

ignore the whispers

Queens Guard

spiders in your ears

This station uses the WLIT Logo (6 Notes) from the ReelWorld One AC service, unfortunately their jingles are really outdated as they chronologically range from 2016-2017 updates, I do hope they use the latest ones in the near future.
All of the 4 jingles are caught from their YouTube livestreams, and the June 2017 cut is from an FM receiver.

The updates' names and its release dates are in these timestamps:
1. Boom Klap (September 2016)
2. Blissful (October 2017)
3. Long Weekend (July 2017)
4. Wingman (June 2017) [caught using FM receiver, decent quality]
5. Long Weekend (July 2017, with worse reverb)

Disclaimer: As usual, I do not own this jingle and they're under copyright by ReelWorld Productions (Seattle, WA) and it's only presented here for entertainment and archiving purposes only.

[ARCHIVE] DWKY ReelWorld One AC Jingles (Basic ID Cuts)

13 Days until Halloween

an american werewolf in london

Italian tour guides living in Rome explain why they love their city, even with all its flaws.

Why I Love Rome

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