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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hi everyone I'm going to Rome with non swinging friends and I'm going to see the major sights but I was wondering if anyone who has been could recommend anything to visit ?I'm going midweek so won't be able to goto the flea markets! Hopefully will get some ideas. Thankyou  |
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By *m83Man
over a year ago
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If you go to Vatican don't take group tour, go alone. Group tour is very rushed and you miss lots. If your wondering what anything is just wait a few moments until tour group comes along and listen in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Definitely go see the colesseum. Buy the combo with the red bus tour and also when you need to eat go to la travestere area, very nice buzzy area, cobblestones lots of good restaurants and well European bars. Good value there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Firstly. Bring a pair of very confortable shoes. Rome is all walking and lots of it. Trevi fountain in the evening. Beautiful lit up. The Vatican is a must. I would disagree with one of the previous fabbers about the group tours. I would advise joining a tour. Most hotels will be able to book you on one. Reason i suggest this...the queues for non groups in massive. When i was there, it stretched about a mile around the walls and about 4/5deep. The group tours have a different entrance and there is no waiting. Then once you are in, go at your own pace. So much to see though. Spanish steps are cool during the daytime sunshine. I would also recommend getting a hot chocolate from one of the numerous cafe's. Hands down the beat hot chocolate i have ever had. Was literally like drinking melted chocolate. Yum wouldn't be in it! Have a great time. Beautiful city. Enjoy your trip. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Do atleast one tour guide. You'll hear the mythology and history of the place or thing you are seeing. Just going and looking blankly at something you don't really know about isn't the same. There's fresh drinkable running water taps all over Rome too so if you buy a bottle of water hold onto the bottle, there's a fuck tonne of walking so you'll need it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Great advice folks we've booked the breakfast tour of the Vatican real early to be there but in before anyone else!I'm going to write down the other suggestions thankyou so much folks! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Great advice folks we've booked the breakfast tour of the Vatican real early to be there but in before anyone else!I'm going to write down the other suggestions thankyou so much folks! "
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By *m83Man
over a year ago
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"Firstly. Bring a pair of very confortable shoes. Rome is all walking and lots of it. Trevi fountain in the evening. Beautiful lit up. The Vatican is a must. I would disagree with one of the previous fabbers about the group tours. I would advise joining a tour. Most hotels will be able to book you on one. Reason i suggest this...the queues for non groups in massive. When i was there, it stretched about a mile around the walls and about 4/5deep. The group tours have a different entrance and there is no waiting. Then once you are in, go at your own pace. So much to see though. Spanish steps are cool during the daytime sunshine. I would also recommend getting a hot chocolate from one of the numerous cafe's. Hands down the beat hot chocolate i have ever had. Was literally like drinking melted chocolate. Yum wouldn't be in it! Have a great time. Beautiful city. Enjoy your trip. "
that's why you get up first thing
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you go to visit the colosseum queue for your ticket in the much smaller queue for the Roman forum across from it . The ticket covers both sites and is valid for 2 consecutive days for 1 entrance to the colosseum and 1 entrance to the roman forum/palatine hill. Once you have your ticket you can go straight into the colosseum skipping the queue.
If you have time go to the Vatican but buy the tickets on line and pay the extra for skipping the queue it is worth it .
Another must see is the Pantheon it’s free and an architectural master piece.
Use the trains they are really cheap fast and easy to get to any where you are going from the stations . Stay off the buses they are a nightmare.
Enjoy Roman it’s amazing and be sure to treat yourself to a gelato from Giolitti it’s the best in Rome . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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One tip we'd def give is be careful on public transport ..the pickpockets are rife on the buses and trains ..otherwise have an amazing time...loved Rome x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I just hope I don't burst into flames when i enter that beautiful church! Do Protestants get special fireproof garments when entering? Lol"
... they douse you in holy water prior to entry lol
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"I just hope I don't burst into flames when i enter that beautiful church! Do Protestants get special fireproof garments when entering? Lol... they douse you in holy water prior to entry lol "
Lol I will be shouting hey Francis get the pan on and buck some water over Me! Lol |
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..loads of places to see off the beaten track
catttacones are exciting if your not claustrophobic and a no go on wet weather
Less you wanta end up in a watery grave.
Most of the erotic nigh life can be found on the Tangenziale sus
Along with great wine& PIZZA bar,of course you have to taxi it there I don't think the red line metro goes that far.
Big avoid is the restaurants at the btm
Of the spa...h steps
Rip off.
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By *ajobMan
over a year ago
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Colosseum is a great day out...get the underground and be amazed when you get up to ground level and turn to your left....boom!! The colosseum...its a great attraction...trevi fountain is lovely at night...very romantic but man...those mad in your face southern asian guys can ruin it for you trying to sell you all sorts of shit...from flowers to kids toys to alsorts.
Cross the road at your own risk...bloody romans dont know wgat traffic lights and crossing are for....youll have a few close calls with scooters im sure...anyway...enjoy...is a great spot to visit |
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Cross the road at your own risk...bloody romans dont know wgat traffic lights and crossing are for....youll have a few close calls with scooters im sure...anyway...enjoy...is a great spot to visit "
I agree, traffic lights are meaningless to both pedestrians and drivers  |
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Cross the road at your own risk...bloody romans dont know wgat traffic lights and crossing are for....youll have a few close calls with scooters im sure...anyway...enjoy...is a great spot to visit
I agree, traffic lights are meaningless to both pedestrians and drivers "
Naples is worse.  Great city all the same, enjoy Pedro. |
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