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Activities in Rome?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:37 pm
Going to Rome for the first time this summer. I'm curious as to the board's recommendations of must do activities or must see tours? We'll be staying there for 3 full days. Thoughts?
I'd love to hear what yall have to say!
Thanks!!
I'd love to hear what yall have to say!
Thanks!!
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:38 pm to sonicsam
Walk a lot. Drink sparkling water.
ETA: and eat gelato at Gelateria Della Palma. You're welcome.
ETA: and eat gelato at Gelateria Della Palma. You're welcome.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:40 pm to sonicsam
It's great. Do the night walk from the square to the Spanish steps, drink wine along the way. Get Rick Steve's book for Rome too. The pantheon was my favorite thing
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:41 pm to sonicsam
Scratch your initials into the walls of the Colluseum.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:41 pm to sonicsam
I hear the coliseum is nice. Probably some cool art museums too.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:43 pm to sonicsam
Sistine Chapel in the Vatican city, Carve your name in the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the tour of the Arches were just some I remember when my wife drug me around that place....
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:44 pm to Brosef Stalin
The coliseum is seriously overrated if you've frequented Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:44 pm to CamdenTiger
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Sistine Chapel in the Vatican city
This is a must.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:44 pm to sonicsam
Carve your name in the walls of the Colleseum.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:45 pm to CamdenTiger
Great suggestions so far! What's the board's thoughts on a bike tour of ancient Rome?
My initial concern is that we'd be rushed to see all the sights and not have time to walk around and appreciate the history.
My initial concern is that we'd be rushed to see all the sights and not have time to walk around and appreciate the history.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:46 pm to sonicsam
Deadly, you'll see why when you see how they drive over there 
Seriously
Seriously
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:46 pm to sonicsam
Spend one day at the Vatican and two days checking out the Roman Ruins. I suggest getting Frommer's Guide for Italy.
As someone else mentioned the Pantheon was one of my favorites. If I remember correctly they have a pretty neat square next to it where you can get good food and drinks.
As someone else mentioned the Pantheon was one of my favorites. If I remember correctly they have a pretty neat square next to it where you can get good food and drinks.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:47 pm to sonicsam
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Great suggestions so far! What's the board's thoughts on a bike tour of ancient Rome?
My initial concern is that we'd be rushed to see all the sights and not have time to walk around and appreciate the history.
First time in Rome and you want to get a bike? You're gonna get run over by some crazy drivers.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:47 pm to HonoraryCoonass
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Posted by HonoraryCoonass
Scratch your initials into the walls of the Colluseum.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:52 pm to theunknownknight
It's a guided tour. And inexpensive. But I'm convinced to spend some time at the Sistine Chapel
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:52 pm to sonicsam
If you have interest in the Church I would highly suggest the Scavi tour. LINK
It takes you directly under the altar in St. Peter, shows you the bones of St Peter. After this is done you are brought up to the actual church so 2 tours for the price of 1. Just follow the directions on the link to schedule.
Also check out the crypt of capuchins. LINK
Good luck. It is awesome and wear se comfortable shoes.
It takes you directly under the altar in St. Peter, shows you the bones of St Peter. After this is done you are brought up to the actual church so 2 tours for the price of 1. Just follow the directions on the link to schedule.
Also check out the crypt of capuchins. LINK
Good luck. It is awesome and wear se comfortable shoes.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:54 pm to sonicsam
I wouldn't worry about feeling rushed when seeing the ruins. Most of the ruins have been reduced to a pile of rocks. It's been 17 years since I was there, but I remember being let down when viewing the ancient Rome ruins.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:55 pm to trident
^ this is great! I will definetely look into that! Thanks!
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:57 pm to sonicsam
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My initial concern is that we'd be rushed to see all the sights and not have time to walk around and appreciate the history.
Rick Steves has walking tours that you can download to your iPhone. You can do them at your own pace. Mash Here
Also, download Trip Advisor City Guides APP to your phone. If you get one of those minimal phone/text plans you can use the map and restaurant feature. In Prague and Budapest, I found it to be VERY accurate.
If you don't see the Pantheon and the Vatican (Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's, Vatican Museum), you might as well not go to Rome. ETA: Make sure you have a reservation for the Vatican Tour.
You must eat the following: Gelato, Pizza Margherita, and pasta carbonara. Also, drink lots of wine. Chianti and Fragolino. Can't miss.
Do NOT go into a shirt shop with all Roma Soccer jerseys and ask for a Lazio or Napoli jersey. You will start an international incident.
Good luck. It's a great trip. Wish I could go back.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 7:57 pm to Pepe Lepew
1. Pantheon
2. Coliseum
3. Forum (do a walking your so you understand what your walking through)
4. Go to Vatican City. See Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basillica.
5. Do some of the walking tours listed in Rick Steve's book.
6. Eat at Da Fortunato
7. Tons of other cool shite to do. Great city.
2. Coliseum
3. Forum (do a walking your so you understand what your walking through)
4. Go to Vatican City. See Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basillica.
5. Do some of the walking tours listed in Rick Steve's book.
6. Eat at Da Fortunato
7. Tons of other cool shite to do. Great city.
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