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Gazwag

5 millionth post poster
Mar 4, 2004
30,180
Bexhill-on-Sea
Most expensive ice cream in the world is at the Trevi Fountain.

If you take photos make sure the camera is not pointing in a direction which might be in within 270 degrees of a dressed up roman legion (begger) otherwise you will be plagued for cash for the next hour
 




Titanic

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Helpful Moderator
Jul 5, 2003
39,123
West Sussex
There's a room somewhere in the Vatican (can't remember the name of it) that's got a pretty decent picture on the ceiling - not sure many people know about it, so should be quite quiet if you can track it down.

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Bigtomfu

New member
Jul 25, 2003
4,416
Harrow
Best go on a proper holiday rather than " a mini holibob".

That's at Christmas when I'm off to Malaysia and Borneo

As for all the holibob comments. You lot are just jealous....

In all seriousness some great advice already. City mapper app works out here so not likely to miss a trick.

Astonishing amount of history in such a small area. Incredible place.

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mreprice

Active member
Sep 12, 2010
690
Sydney, Australia
Got back two weeks ago. Loved all of it. The advice here is spot on. Walk everywhere, and if you see a church stop in, no matter how unassuming it is from the outside.
 




Uh_huh_him

Well-known member
Sep 28, 2011
10,708
Fantastic place.
As others have said just walk around - you will stumble across a lot in a short time

St Peter's basilica is quite an incredible place if you like incredibly opulent churches. (although an obvious suggestion)
I loved it - My partner (who is Catholic) did not.
 


RustyKent

Well-known member
Jun 2, 2014
601
Herne Bay
The hidden churches is one of the things that blew me away the most. You walk up to a very un assuming entrance to a church and you walk in to see the most magnificent churches I've ever seen.

I can't remember the name of the area but in the bit on the map where there river snakes round there are a whole load of narrow lanes and side streets with restaurants and bars on which we absolutely loved.

Trastevere.

Great place. Stayed there for a week and missed the playoff 2nd leg v Palace.

Rome is very compact and easy to walk everywhere.

Just outside the city, the catacombs are well worth a visit.

However, beware of theives. We were robbed, without even realising, whilst waiting for a train.
 


LANGDON SEAGULL

Well-known member
Dec 9, 2004
3,424
Langdon Hills
Trastevere.

Great place. Stayed there for a week and missed the playoff 2nd leg v Palace.

Rome is very compact and easy to walk everywhere.

Just outside the city, the catacombs are well worth a visit.

However, beware of theives. We were robbed, without even realising, whilst waiting for a train.

I went to Rome at the end of July and stayed across the river from Trastevere. Wonderful area with loads of hidden churches, cafes and bars . We did a fantastic food tour of the area, company was called Gourmetaly. Thoroughly recommend this.


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South Stand Bonfire

Who lit that match then?
NSC Patron
Jan 24, 2009
2,203
Shoreham-a-la-mer
I saw Roma play in the Olympic stadium a few years ago. Quite a pre match experience. I notice that they are playing Udinese tomorrow (Sat) at 5pm. We bought tickets at the official sellers at the ground. Could be an option?
 


ringmerseagulltoo

Active member
Feb 16, 2012
439
Walk absolutely but don't try and fit in too much. Just wander and stop at plenty of cafes to watch the world go by. Don't begrudge the time. Also, in hot weather Rome has the worlds most hardest pavements, respect your feet.
 








Bigtomfu

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Jul 25, 2003
4,416
Harrow
I saw Roma play in the Olympic stadium a few years ago. Quite a pre match experience. I notice that they are playing Udinese tomorrow (Sat) at 5pm. We bought tickets at the official sellers at the ground. Could be an option?

If it's anything like my trip to Milan v Bologna a few years ago then Quite an experience is an understatement. The Curva Nord kicked the arse off the North Stand....

....but the Mrs likes football so we might well head up there.
 




Be careful on the number 64 bus. It goes to the Vatican and is much favoured by the pickpocketing community. Report any thefts to the police office at the main railway station. They won't be able to restore your property to you, but they will give you the form you'll need to send to your insurers.
 


Bigtomfu

New member
Jul 25, 2003
4,416
Harrow
Be careful on the number 64 bus. It goes to the Vatican and is much favoured by the pickpocketing community. Report any thefts to the police office at the main railway station. They won't be able to restore your property to you, but they will give you the form you'll need to send to your insurers.

Thanks LB. Am the most conscious I've been in a European city about this threat so have taken sensible precautions.
 




Saladpack Seagull

Just Shut Up and Paddle
Walk absolutely but don't try and fit in too much. Just wander and stop at plenty of cafes to watch the world go by. Don't begrudge the time. Also, in hot weather Rome has the worlds most hardest pavements, respect your feet.

Millwall fans claim that Bermondsey has the hardest pavements while Leeds fans will tell you there's nothing harder than good, honest YORKSHIRE pavement. The debate continues.......:)
 




essbee

New member
Jan 5, 2005
3,656
Get down to Monte Cassino.......you'll never forget it... 2 hour train ride from Rome.
 


basque seagull

Active member
Oct 21, 2012
361
In Italy normally women have to cover their shoulders and mens cant wear shorts into religious places so always have a pair of long trousers and in case of women a neck scarf thingy...

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