Rumoured couple Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda jetted off to Italy to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year with a group of their friends.
The actor couple might not have posted each other on their social media accounts; however, they did show parts of their vacation with their followers.
In fact, some super sleuths even found a sliver of Rashmika’s profile visible in a photo in Vijay’s Rome photo dump, which got the internet excited for their upcoming nuptials.
While Rashmika Mandanna soaked up the sun in Italy, she visited some of the most iconic spots in the country, including the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Castel Nuovo. The actor also indulged in the local food and enjoyed tiramisu from Pompi and coffee at the Amalfi Coast.
On the other hand, Vijay Deverakonda shared a few photos as he enjoyed maritozzi with his friends. They are traditional Roman sweet buns that are lightly flavoured with citrus and honey. These buns are split open in the middle and are generously filled with sweetened whipped cream. A thick wedge of light and fluffy sweetened whipped cream or panna is the standard filling. They are an iconic Italian breakfast pastry, often enjoyed with a cappuccino.
Here’s a simple guide to what to see in Naples, Amalfi and Rome if you are planning a visit this year:
Start in Rome, the Eternal City, where 3,000 years of history unfold. The Colosseum, an engineering marvel built in 70 AD for gladiatorial games, seating 50,000, is a must-see. Join a guided tour and explore underground chambers and the arena floor. Nearby, wander the Roman Forum – ruins of temples and basilicas that were ancient Rome’s political hub.
Don’t miss the Trevi Fountain, a Baroque masterpiece by Nicola Salvi (1762). Toss a coin over your left shoulder for a return trip amid Neptune’s seashell chariot. Visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s, which will require a full day.
A high-speed train will take you to Naples, the birthplace of the Margherita pizza, named after the queen. Head to Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century fortress on the waterfront that was built by Charles I of Anjou.
The serpentine roads of the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are the next thing on the bucket list. With the Tyrrhenian Sea on one side and the gorgeous landscape on the other, this place is all about living the slow life, basking in the sun, surrounded by massive bright yellow lemons and sipping on limoncello.