Was there in September, hotel near Trevi Fountain. Great time, only prob I found was that Cistine chapel. Once in the Vatican you are following the signs to the Cistine Chapel for about 300 miles, you start to doubt it really exists.
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostI appreciate the fact that the locals bugger off to the country/coast in August. It's more a pain due to the heat and the prices. Evrything is more expensive during the school holidays.
Any suggestions on hotels? Toss up between somewhere slap in the middle and paying more or paying less and staying a bit further out and using the Metro.
However, I would avoid being far away from the center if you can't master the language and don't know the town. Taxis are quite expensive. You might save some money by staying close to the Termini station (via Nazionale is ok, close to the center but a bit too close to Termini) but just keep in mind that it's a run-down area so don't wonder too much around. As long as you stay away from the PIazza Cinquecento/repubblica/termini at night you should be ok.I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostI appreciate the fact that the locals bugger off to the country/coast in August. It's more a pain due to the heat and the prices. Evrything is more expensive during the school holidays.
Any suggestions on hotels? Toss up between somewhere slap in the middle and paying more or paying less and staying a bit further out and using the Metro.Every Saint has a past, Every Sinner a future"
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I stayed at a place about 4 stops on the metro from Termini which is where the two lines cross, there were loads of good places to eat in strolling distance, the area round Termini isn't great. The metro was quick and very little time between trains, I used it a load with the unlimited travel ticket.
As Expat said don't miss the Pantheon, it's incredible, but you can say that about lots of the sights.Comment
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Stand at the bottom of the Spanish Steps and glance up. You'll be surprised how many girlies aren't wearing knickers under their flowy summery dresses
But aside from that, I recommend
http://www.galleriaborghese.it/borghese/en/edefault.htm
But beware of pick-pockets standing in the lines. You need to book tickets in advance.
We stayed here, right next to the Vatican, then walked absolutely everywhere else
http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/H...ome_Lazio.html
The hotel isn't much inside, but we didn't spend any time there apart from sleeping so it was fine. The outside restaurant is (well, was) just amazing in the evenings! Absolutely excellent food attracting the wealthy from far and wide. And the longest wine list I've ever seen!Comment
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Was fortunate enough to live and work in the Eternal City for a year , my favroutie area was Trastevere , where I in fact lived - which has a fantastic square with wonderful cafes - if youve ever seen the movie Roma by Fellini - much of it was shot in this district.
Do visit the first established Christian Chruch with its superb fresoces Santa Maria in Trastevere , its situated on the piazza which is a favrouite haunt for Romes youth and students in the evenings .
One of the strangest experinces is to look into the Coleseum at night-time - its a rather interesting experince - you can sense the sheer amount of Death that happened there - and is that a scream that you can hear in the distance - or ....
There are so many wonderful things to experience in Rome - but the above is my wee tip for you.Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 22 June 2009, 13:59.Comment
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One Highlight:
Guided tour of the Palentine Hill was very good. British PhD student was giving the talk and was very good. He also pointed out many interesting bits in the Forum.
One Lowlight:
The food. Really worth getting an up-to-date guidebook which lists the decent backstreet tratorias. Most of the restaurants in the tourist areas serve overpriced crap that is worse than you'd find in Leicester Square.
If there are pictures of the food and the menu comes in four languages then leave. If it looks scruffy and it's full of locals then it maybe OK!Cats are evil.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostLooking at heading to Rome for a week with the family, kids are over 18, and wondering if anyone has any gotchas or tips.
Doing the usual tourist thing. Colossium, Vatican, Trevi fountain etc.
Any experiences?
Also, there is a massive market that they setup on a Sunday I think, in a place called Trastevere or something where you can find all sorts!
Have a great time, nice city!Comment
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Originally posted by AZZIK View PostIf you have spare time and you wanna visit a beach/sea front, then there is a train you can catch to a place called Lido - makes a nice break...
Also, there is a massive market that they setup on a Sunday I think, in a place called Trastevere or something where you can find all sorts!
Have a great time, nice city!
The market you are talking about probably is Porta Portese (http://www.portaportesemarket.it/).I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.Comment
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Stayed in Hotel Giulio Cesare, half way between the Vatican and Trevi fountain etc. in a posh residential area. Everywhere reachable on foot in 15-20 minutes, fantastic breakfast, just over 100EUR/night through one of the booking websitesComment
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