ROME, Rome

What a place, loved it! So much to see and do, but the history and architecture for me is why I wanted to go and I was not disapointed.

I walked so much it was unreal, I was there 5 days so could afford to walk around alot and take it all in. You can get the tour bus quite cheap and that is good as you can hop on and off at each stop and spend more time there and they tell you about the history.

Overall well worth seeing, but it was more expensive there than I expected.

We stayed here a few days on a Rome Sorrento two centre holiday. The cities history must be the most outstanding of any city in the world and whilst we walked our feet off trying to take in all the places of interest there were just too many. Many of the landmarks show you just how civilized the place was when the rest of the world was relatively wild and undeveloped. Desrving of "wonder of the world" status. It is a great pity that con men circulate in some numbers, it can sour your impressions !!

Love Rome. Beautiful city and lovely food especailly ice cream ... ;) and some great land marks to visit. Only negative point is that there are a lot of people about trying to con you out of your money so be on the watch!!

we went on a tour it was amazing . only downside was when we was on the coach and the tour guide told us about the different places but the coach was driving to quick for us all to see some of the sights.

Truely amazing City

A great way to get around the city is to take a walking tour.
and the best one by far is
http://www.romefreetour.com/

They meet outside the Mcdonalds near the piazza di spagna.

The tour guide also has a pub which he co owns.
At the end of the walk, you can go there for a free shot!

Rome probably the most wonderful city in the world I’ve ever been to. Steeped in historical relics and architectural wonders. Just walking the streets made me take deep breaths and shiver at the wonder and majesty of the place. I didn’t manage to do the Vatican tour as we were only in Rome for 1 day but we saw St Peters square and the long view down the road which is breathtaking. Everything I saw and experienced in Rome made me feel so alive, the food was wonderful, the people so cosmopolitan and the traffic enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end in fear lol. Just wonderful so dreamy and definitely somewhere I want to go for longer.

Rome in 2 days! can it be done? In a word Yes. Flew with Easyjet into Ciampino Airport, first task - get to Rome Centre from Airport - Decided to try Terravision Coach transfer, booked online prior to trip, return ticket only 8 euros. Once through terminal as we pre-booked went straight to Terravision stand, exchanged online voucher for tickets with Rep. All ok so far. If you hadn’t booked online the ticket office is in the airport terminal. Coach was waiting so boarded straight away, 15 minute wait and 40 minute journey, arrived and Rome Railway Station. Top marks for price, timings and comfort. Google Terravision for website.

Day one - make full use of City-sightseeing Open top bus, other tour operators are available but we’ve used this company in other cities. Start Point:Line A: Via Marsala Line B: Santa Maria Maggiore Duration: Line A: 110 minutes
Line B: 80 minutes Frequency:Line A: 120 minutes Line B: 60 minutes, tickets valid for 24 hours and you can hop on and off. Routes take you to the main attractions, 20 minute walk to Trevi Fountain from stop! This type of tour gives you a feel of the city layout and gives commentary in several languages. Visit city-sightseeing website for route details.

Day two - Used underground trains, easy to use and cheap, Ticket options are:
B.I.T. € 1.00. Standard ticket, valid for one Metro ride or 75 minutes on all buses.
B.I.G. € 4.00. Daily ticket, valid for unlimited metro, bus, and train travel within Rome.
B.T.I. €11.00. 3-day tourist ticket, valid for everything listed under the B.I.G ticket.
C.I.S. €16.00. Weekly ticket

Only 2 lines so easy to navigate round. But has limited coverage of major attractions. There are stations next to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Spanish Steps and within 5 minutes walk of the Vatican. The metro system can get busy but is quicker than buses/taxis. Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, or vending machines at metro stations and major bus stops.

You’ll not see all the sights but by using the above you’ll easily get around the top 10 -

Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Forum Romanum, Piazza di Spagna, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Vatican Museum, Circus Maximus and the famous 'flea market’ at Porta Portese.

It doesn’t matter what your religion or even if you have none, this place is a total wonder and should you have the opportunity please do visit. There are queues, sometimes of over 1km but every minute if your wait will be worth because this is about the wonderment of how it was done and is there anything that can compete.
It was frescoed by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The main panels show scenes from the Old and New Testaments. The most famous is the “Creation of Adam” which is on one of the centre ceiling panels. Others include “The Deluge”, the “Creation of the Sun and Moon” and “Original Sin”. On the end wall is “The Last Judgement” by Michelangelo completed in 1541 after seven years of work. It shows souls of the dead rising up to face the wrath of God. The dead are torn from their graves and hauled up to face Christ the Judge.
But please just take it for what it is a total marvel and something that will live in your memory forever.

I first visited Rome as part of an art education tour - just like the “Grand Tour” of the victorians, but with 120 sixth form art students in tow! I was disappointed by the cafes and eateries as they seemed little different from anywhere else, apart from the huge bowls of olives everywhere (I love them).
The vatican really is a must. One time we were extremely lucky and were asked if we would like an audience with the pope. On one hand you get to see him a lot clearer than on TV, on the other hand, you will be one of hundreds - some audience! We did, however, get some unbelievable photos from among the saints statues all around the roof. When I figure out how to digitize slides, I’ll get them onto this site.
Also, whatever people have said about the cleaning of the Sistine Chapel, as an artist I have to say that it now looks as Michelangelo intended!

Rome is without a doubt my favourite city in the world (of all those i’ve seen). It’s got a vibrant atmosphere, friendly people and it’s just packed with amazing historical and monumental places to see within it. It’s not too big so you can walk from one side of the city to the other relatively easily, though it has a good transport system. There are hundreds of great restaurants and hotels to chose from.
Like with every big city there are certain areas that aren’t as safe as others but we didn’t encounter any problems and we read up on the best places to go before the trip. It is a very busy city in peak seasons so if you don’t like being in crowded places it might be better to go in the off season. It also gets very very hot in Italy in the summer months which means you need to take things at a more leisurely pace. I went here on my honeymoon and found it the perfect location. I’d highly recommend it. If you are there for a longer break, drinking in bars and eating out can be expensive(more so for alcoholic drinks in bars) but if you go to a local supermarket or spa you can get a great bottle of wine or beer very reasonably so why not enjoy a drink on your hotel balcony and soak up the atmosphere.

Rome is a very beautiful city, full of history and plenty of thing to do. When you are in Rome be wary of pickpockets when walking through the streets, on the metro, buses, trains everywhere. You have to explore Rome by foot because when travelling to any of the historic sites there is so much to see on the way. However if travelling from the colosseum side of the city, if you wish to visit Vatican City the best option is the metro. For only 4 euro’s you can get a 24 hour pass which is great value.
The colosseum is an awe inspiring site that has to be seen. On arrival you have a choice of either queing to enter for 3 euro’s or getting a guided tour for 12 euro’s in which you do not have to que, as they get you in straight away. It is a definate must see when in rome.
When in Rome you have to visit St Peters Square. It isn amazing site. You have to get there early about 8-10 a the que will grow as the day goes on. There is a dress code: Women: Skirts must be below the knee
No low Cut Blouses
Shoulders and Upper Arms must be covered
For Men: No Shorts and no sleeveless shirts
You wont be able to go in with inappropriate clothes so be warned, you dont want to go and be turned away.