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re: Activities in Rome?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:30 pm to sonicsam
Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:30 pm to sonicsam
Book a private tour of the Vatican, not a group tour.
Spanish steps, marketplace, plaza, pantheon, coliseum, trevi fountain and ancient ruins. You can do the Vatican in an afternoon with a private tour.
We walked there from the Pantheon.
Also, up past some embassies and the Spanish steps, up ontop of the hill, their is an awesome park we walked around one afternoon. Has a zoo there too. Went to random local cafés on the way back drinking wine.
You will feel like you saw everything after 2 days, I promise. Take your time, stop for coffee or wine all the time.
Spanish steps, marketplace, plaza, pantheon, coliseum, trevi fountain and ancient ruins. You can do the Vatican in an afternoon with a private tour.
We walked there from the Pantheon.
Also, up past some embassies and the Spanish steps, up ontop of the hill, their is an awesome park we walked around one afternoon. Has a zoo there too. Went to random local cafés on the way back drinking wine.
You will feel like you saw everything after 2 days, I promise. Take your time, stop for coffee or wine all the time.
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 9:54 pm to sonicsam
In our regular visits to Europe we have spent close to two months in Rome and would go tomorrow if I could
Posted on 3/9/15 at 10:00 pm to IT_Dawg
Book a private tour of the Vatican, not a group tour.
This is important. It's worth the money.
This is important. It's worth the money.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 11:07 pm to IT_Dawg
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You will feel like you saw everything after 2 days, I promise.
You've got some good advice on what to do, but I couldn't even see one tenth of the churches that I would like to see in 2 days.
That reminds me, I forgot to mention Tiber Island and St Bartholomew's.
All Roma-philes in here should check out Louisiana's very own retired Latin teacher turned professional tour guide. His books and blog alone should be enough to make you realize the immense amount of research he does on the subject matters in order to provide good and entertaining tours.
Vincent Drago's, The Sights of a Rome Blog
LINK
Posted on 3/10/15 at 12:15 am to TIGERSandFROGS
quote:Is this the same Vincent Drago who taught at DeLaSalle in the 1970's? I just clicked on his blog. One section I found particularly interesting was the one on the Theatre of Pompey. This is where the Roman Senate was meeting in 44 B.C. when Julius Caesar was stabbed by Brutus there. The blog mentions the Hotel Teatro di Pompeo which is built on the ruins of the old theatre. We stayed in that hotel last April. The breakfast room downstairs is carved in to the grey stone walls which are part of the foundations of the theatre. Mr. Drago mentions a restaurant on the site. Another restaurant built among those ruins is Hostaria Costanza. We have eaten there twice. I recommend it to the OP. Very good Italian food in historic surroundings. It is just off Campo di Fiore.
Vincent Drago
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:32 am to geauxpurple
Vatican and Sistine chapel are a must
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish steps great place to hang out.
Don't spend a lot of time at the Colosseum, not really much to see there.
Churches, sidewalk cafes, plenty of vino and remember Aqua natural with ice.
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish steps great place to hang out.
Don't spend a lot of time at the Colosseum, not really much to see there.
Churches, sidewalk cafes, plenty of vino and remember Aqua natural with ice.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:39 am to sonicsam
Get Rick Steve's book, download his audio guide app, bring a splitter with a couple head phones, and hit up all of the top rated items on trip advisor that intrigue you. Also look at TAs top restaurants, never had a single bad experience doing this. I bought the Roma pass and thought it was well worth it. Also, I would buy some data usage over there for your phone. My gps was a life saver!
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:58 am to Old Sarge
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Deadly, you'll see why when you see how they drive over there
Seriously
We rented a car on our month long Europe trip. Amsterdam and Rome are by far suicide missions if you are driving
That said..by the end of our stay in Rome, I was driving like a local and it seemed much easier. Basically...go wherever the frick you want and don't pay attention to anything.
This post was edited on 3/10/15 at 6:59 am
Posted on 3/10/15 at 8:04 am to sonicsam
Make reservations to eat at a Michelin star restaurant or Ad Hoc.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 8:07 am to sonicsam
If you find the right hotel/hostel you can actually take a shower while sitting on the toilet!
Posted on 3/10/15 at 8:15 am to sonicsam
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But I'm convinced to spend some time at the Sistine Chapel
I'll give you a fair warning. You will experience tourist crowds unlike you've experienced before. When I went to the Sistine chapel, it was a nonstop line of people shuffling through the tour. You couldn't really stop to enjoy anything. It was worth seeing, but be prepared for unreal crowds. That goes for the colloseum too.
Rome is actually a pretty dirty place. And be prepared for the gypsies-just because you say "No", "Go away" or "Get the frick out of my face", doesn't mean she will leave you alone. They are relentless. Don't give a cent to anyone
This post was edited on 3/10/15 at 8:16 am
Posted on 3/10/15 at 8:32 am to sonicsam
Posted on 3/10/15 at 8:51 am to sonicsam
Trashy city.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 10:19 am to sonicsam
Piggy backing on this thread, I have a 26 hour layover in Rome this May. What are your absolute must-do's?
I should note that we will be there on a Sunday, and it's my understanding that the Sistine Chapel will be closed. :(
I should note that we will be there on a Sunday, and it's my understanding that the Sistine Chapel will be closed. :(
Posted on 3/10/15 at 10:42 am to sonicsam
Roman schedule is not the same as Americans. Most Romans wake up early, eat a light breakfast of fruit and maybe a piece of bread with some prosciutto. Then, they eat a light lunch (sandwich, a little pasta, or a slice of pizza) and take a nap. Then around 4:00, they drink coffee and eat a little snack. Then at 9 or 10 they eat dinner and drink wine and party all damn night. It can take some getting used to.
As for sights, the Pantheon is my favorite place to hang out in Rome. It's in a cool area with lots of stuff around it, plus it is a beautiful historic sight.
The Coliseum is a must see.
If you're catholic and/or into Renaissance art, the Vatican cannot be missed. Otherwise, I could see where standing in those long lines to get in wouldn't be worth it.
If you like churches, there are giant beautiful old churches literally everywhere.
If you like ruins, the Roman forum and Victory arch are right next to each other.
Definitely make sure you take care to not let jet lag hit you too hard after the first day. Do as the Romans do and embrace their crazy life style, and you will have a blast.
As for sights, the Pantheon is my favorite place to hang out in Rome. It's in a cool area with lots of stuff around it, plus it is a beautiful historic sight.
The Coliseum is a must see.
If you're catholic and/or into Renaissance art, the Vatican cannot be missed. Otherwise, I could see where standing in those long lines to get in wouldn't be worth it.
If you like churches, there are giant beautiful old churches literally everywhere.
If you like ruins, the Roman forum and Victory arch are right next to each other.
Definitely make sure you take care to not let jet lag hit you too hard after the first day. Do as the Romans do and embrace their crazy life style, and you will have a blast.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:02 pm to geauxpurple
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Is this the same Vincent Drago who taught at DeLaSalle in the 1970's? I just clicked on his blog.
The very same. He's doing very well. Makes you want to eat healthy and run several miles a day seeing how he's living at his age and how happy he is retired.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:26 pm to sonicsam
Do as the Romans do..
..just find a random couple, and follow them around
..just find a random couple, and follow them around
This post was edited on 3/10/15 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:52 pm to TIGERSandFROGS
quote:Glad to hear that.
The very same. He's doing very well.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 9:56 pm to armytiger96
Ask for an audience with the Pope.
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