According to the Eyewitness travel guide, certain sites, such as Area Sacra di Largo Agentine in Rome, require a permit because they are not usually open to the public. The guide gives incorrect info as to how to obtain the permit(wrond e-mail address). Does anyone know how?
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According to the Rome Tourist Information website the area is closed for restoration:
http://www.060608.it/en/content/item/area/cultura_e_svago/id/88/itm/12624