Pros: An amazing city with a wonderful mix of the old and new. Cons: Hot in the summer.
My wife and I celebrated our thirtieth anniversary with a trip to Italy. We stayed in Rome for a week before moving on to other parts of the country. We decided not to do Italy through a tour but rather on our own. We used the internet including ...
Pros: May be one of the best places in the world for people watching. Cons: If you don't like watching people, too bad.
This isn't a typical review of Rome. It's an extract from the journal I kept during my recent trip to Italy. So, it doesn't mention a lot a specifics about Rome, but I hope it creates an impression that makes you want to visit this amazing city (but ...
Pros: An incredible mixture of history, legend, museums and monuments Cons: The price tag can be steep!
Whether you are staying a day or a week, make sure that you bring a good pair of walking shoes with you to Rome. This large and somewhat chaotic city can seem difficult to master at first, especially during the summer months and the height of the...
Rome is full of startling contradictions- it is the centre of Christianity yet has a 24-hour Tarot channel largely hosted by an effeminate man named Luis. Italy is the world's seventh largest economy but with a social structure more akin to a teetering ...
Pros: rich history, breathtaking scenery, the charming people, the culture, the sights, the list goes on forever... Cons: a very hectic city that may intimidate some
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsI cannot begin to put into words all of the splendor that is Rome. It is a city of romance, a marriage of ancient and modern, a...
I read with great interest in this morning's newspaper that the ancient Roman Colosseum, site of so much killing in the days of the Roman Empire, is entering a new era. The Greek National Theater has put together a production of Oedipus Rex, which...
Pros: Stunning art in a stunning setting without the crowds Cons: Funny opening hours, advance booking required
I've finally come to the conclusion that in this age of mass consumption there is very little difference between a visit to the British Museum and one to your local shopping centre. Also I'm fed up with queuing hours in order to join an army of ...
Pros: Unique blend of history, religion and culture - great ruins, churches, and museums Cons: Can get crowded and hot in summer months
While Paris may be more beautiful, Florence may have more art, and New York may have more energy – Rome is my favorite city in the world. Nowhere else will you find such a unique combination of history, religion, art, and culture. It has ancient ruins, ...
Pros: The historic sites are amazing and beautiful. Cons: I preferred other cities in Italy.
Rome was the last stop on the vacation I took with my mother in March. We had two and a half days in Rome (part of that was at Vatican City) and I wanted to make sure I saw as much a possible while I was there.
Pros: In what inventive way can I suggest the richness of the Eternal City's history? Cons: The newer monuments seem laughably grandiose compared to the older.
Part 1: In which the omens of travel and room and board portend misery
The trip to Rome hurt. It hurt because our flexi-rail passes were good for any train that we wanted to take from Venice to Rome, but not for particular seats on a...
Pros: Beautiful, pedestrian-friendly city Cons: Need to allocate a week for your first visit to see everything
My Roman Holiday took place in late April and early May of 2001. Since we flew in and out of Rome, we both started and ended our trip to Italy in the Greater Rome area.
Pros: The art, the history, the gorgeous churches more plenteous than Starbucks in the U.S. Cons: Incessant traffic, the noise of thousands of motorbikes, the utterly unpredictable victuals, the filthy subways.
You may be reading a lot about my trip to Italy over the next few weeks, so I'll skip the formalities and get right to it. After I say that as much as I enjoyed Italy, two weeks seems like a long time, especially when your country and the cities you...
Pros: History, lots of things too see and so, food, amazing museums, Gelato Cons: Too much to see, crowded around major sight, fear of being pickpocketed
A short summary This trip report will focus on the trip that my wife Nikki and I took to Rome in the period from July 2nd - 7th 2005. We targeted out places that we wanted to see during our trip. On our list was the usual stuff such as the ...
Pros: Tranquil setting for a romantic picnic overlooking Rome. Cons: Some uphill walking.
The "Borghese Gardens", named for the 16th century Roman family, covers almost 1/3 of the northern part of Rome. It is more like an enormous natural park, than a garden.... plan on taking something to eat and drink; it is a great place for a...
Pros: Rich in history and tradition Cons: My gosh it's hot
Hello there. For the past month I've been recharging my batteries by backpacking through Europe. I can't lie the bar exam was tough. In fact, I'm sure that some of the proctors scraped some the rest of my brain matter away as they collected my...
Pros: Rome is full of history, and has a wonderful atmosphere. Cons: Many of the sites were crowded.
About two summers ago, I toured Italy with my high school. We stayed in Rome for a couple days. It was an absolutely amazing experience, but I wish I ha...
Pros: Fantastic history, architecture, and food Cons: Dirty streets, warnings about pickpockets and gypsies robbing you
Being a first time visitor to Rome, I wanted to see as much as possible. This meant going on a tour. Our tour guide told us we were in Europe to experience as much as we could, and we could rest when we got home. Well, our tour of Italy started and...
Pros: So much to see Cons:So crowded: so many others trying to see the same things
At the beginning of the 21st century (Rome's 28th), "eternal city" seems to mean "pereptual traffic jam." Rome really is clogged with cars and overrun with visitors, especially in this Jubilee Year. The great pagan and Christian sites are mostly ...
Pros: Good food, wonderful architecture Cons: Smells a bit
Well, I'm back from my Christmas present of a trip to Rome and boy do my feet hurt. But it was rather wonderful! I've decided not to do just a list of all the attractions like the Vatican, etc, but be a bit more basic, a bit more gritty, that is, my own ...
Pros: Fun, safe, easy to walk from place to place. Cons: Better pizza in New York.
If you have the means, you should go to Rome. It is an awesome city steeped in history. I spent three days there this past September of 2002 and loved it. I have a very short attention span and travel alone so three days was enough time see what I...
Pros: The greatest nightlife. Chicest people. Most unique venues. Hands down. Cons: Watch out for aggressive (but often hot) Italian men (and women) and pricey venues.
Rome definitely has one of the most vibrant and exciting nightlifes that I have ever experienced. Most people who I've spoken with have little regard for the night-time events and venues in Rome, but that's because most of the best places to go are kept ...
Pros: Too many to list Cons: You will go away feeling like you missed something
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
I would have fallen in love with her in any city but I am glad it happened in Rome. Tomorrow will be our fifth anniversary, the best five years of my life. I can't promise that...
Pros: Wonderful historical and archeological sites. Spring in the Eternal City! Cons: Can be exhausting trying to get in all the sites.
Like the tradition says, if you throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain you will return to Rome. Our last trip to Italy, that included a stop in Rome, was 30+ years ago but we did make it back, so the tradition may have some truth to it.
Pros: The Eternal City has plenty for the compulsive shopper and the curious tourist alike Cons: Baking heat, lethal traffic, and your own personal pickpockets - but I still love it.
If you're too sexy for Milan and think Florence belongs on the Magic Roundabout, perhaps it's time you took a Roman holiday. Italy's capital city offers monumental sights, stylish shops, delicious food, wall-to-wall sunshine, lethal traffic, ...
Pros: the scenery, the history, i could go on and on Cons: don't drink the water in Rome
I've been lucky enough to travel to Italy twice now. My father was born and raised there, and goes to visit his family often. So, I have gotten a few chances to "tag along".
My father never lived in Rome, he lived in Calabria, down in the...
Rome truly is an enigma. As you are leaving the ruins of the Forum and the Coliseum, thoughts deep into the historical frame of reference you have just left, you have to be very careful you don't get killed by the vespas shooting by you, almost daring...
Pros: Helps with asking questions Cons: You still couldn't under Italian
When in Rome, speak as the Romans (Italians) do:
This is very basic and I wish that I knew it before our trip.
English Italian
Yes Si
No No
Please Per...
Pros: ruins everywhere Cons: who really know what all the ruins are?
In Rome I went on a pub crawl with a bunch of other English speakers. You pay $25 to bar-hop and get a shot of some kind of liquor at each. You meet on the Spanish steps at a certain hour (I think it is 8 p.m.)and you pass by historical monuments as...
My first visit to the most famous capital of the ancient world was on the occasion of my marriage in 1987.
It was to be the start of a love affair with this wonderful city that continues to this day.
Pros: Cheap for US visitors, and a fully cultural city. Cons: Beware of the child that offer you a newspaper.
The Eternal City
Italy has a reputation for being an expensive destination for Europe, but you can still find city breaks very reasonable accommodation for 45 usd a night or less.
Everyone seems to point out the same things, esp. when talking about the "cons" of Rome: cost, traffic, heat, crowds, pickpockets, etc. This really bugs me. These things are NOT cons, but rather the things you should embrace about Rome. I spent over...
Tourist season in Rome starts with the Easter season. Mostly tourist flock to Rome from Easter through September. Our son who lives in Italy says that the spring and the fall makes for better getting around in the city. August is hotter than heck, and...
I have mixed feelings about my visit to Rome last week. On one hand, you have a city that has an incredible amount of history and some of the most breath taking sites to see. On the other hand, you have small stagnant streets that smell of pollution...
Pros: Rome is wonderful! Cons: You have to brave their streets in order to get to these places. Frightful!
I've recently returned from a spell in Europe, and I have to say that I am still in a semi-daze after visiting Rome. I know this sounds melodramatic, but it's the honest truth. When you leave Rome, if you see the right things, you will be a different...
Pros: rich in culture, history, amazing buildings Cons: hot, not handicap accessible,
One of the oldest and most famous cities in the world, Rome, is noted for its richness in culture and history. The remains of the ancient civilization and the stronghold of Christianity is largely what makes it so special. A trip to Rome should be...
Pros: A city worthy of visiting & revisiting; both the sites and the new leather Cons: Can get hot and sticky
Memories of Rome are the Coliseum, the motorcycles, the gelati (a variety of creamy flavors of memorable ice cream), trattorias, the Pantheon, stores selling stuff for the clergy, the Forum, the Vatican, all the old ruins and the new shops, where there's...
Rome may be hard to navigate, but during my visit there this summer I discovered the best tourist spots to see and the best restaurants the city has to offer. My best advice to anyone touring Rome is that you hire a tour guide. Touring Rome without a...
Pros: Scenery, architecture, romance, scooters and food. Cons: Can feel too tourist-oriented and expensive if you're not careful.
While Rome wasn't built in a day, it is possible to enjoy many of its fruits in a long, romantic weekend - and with a little research and planning, you can even do it on a budget.
We flew from New York City to the DaVinci airport on...
Pros: Price/Location/Atmosphere Cons: Interruptions for late sleepers for maid service/breakfast
Review Topic: Accommodations
We've been to Rome twice, now, the most recent trip being in July of 2000. We returned to our favorite hotel, The Hotel Romano at Largo Corrado Ricci, 32, because of it's convenient location (two...
Pros: Art, culture, food, sights! Cons: Women-- beware going out at night without the company of a man
As some one who used to live in Roma, I can't say enough about it. It is perhaps the city with the most things to do on the planet. There are museums, cafes, parks, zoos, palaces, and even places to hike.
Until you visit Rome you don't realize how many relics are in the city. Every block is filled with ancient ruins amazing and beautiful. We traveled to all of the usual tourist places and found them breathtaking and in many cases like the Vatican...
Pros: a great way to see Rome from an entirely new perspective Cons: some scooters are of dubious quality - be sure to check yours beforehand
Review Topic: Entertainment
Finding ourselves in Rome in August 1999, and having been there two weeks ago to see all the usual stuff, we decided to do something more daring. Cobra, the proprietor of our youth hostel, soon got...
I went to Rome last summer and absolutely loved it. There is so much to do there and so many amazing things to see, but part of the reason I loved it so much was because I found a great place to stay.
Before I get started, I should note that this review is a practical guide to Rome based on my experience there. I won't talk extensively about how amazing the Pantheon is at night, because a) you've just got to see it yourself and b) people...
Pros: Beautiful buildings, great food, good shopping Cons: Some things are very expensive
I went to Rome during the summer. The weather was very nice and the city almost knocked me out with its beauty.
Having lived in Berlin, Germany for most of my life, I am used to old buildings and historical sights, but the buildings in Rome left me...
Pros: Beautiful and wonderful Cons: Never enough time.
Rome
Rome is great. You could spend years exploring its treasures. That can also be one of its problems. There is so much to see and do that Rome is, at times, a bit overwhelming.
Pros: vast collection of treasures, the building itself, the Sistine Chapel Cons: very very very big
Th Vatican Museums are rightly known for being some of the finest museums in the world. I use the plural here intentionally, although in fact, the museums are housing within the same building.. and some building it is!
Arriving in Rome, I checked into M&Js hostal, run by Roman twins named Mario and Luigi. The temperature surpassed that in Umbria by about 15 degrees, and the sky displayed a blue as taut as a drumskin. Palms rose up around Termini station,...
Pros: C'mon...It's ROME! Cons: Hairy Italian men always trying to touch us blonde chicks
I love Rome. While not my favorite Italian city, I think it is the most fun. A city of sites and fountains, it is best when you go to Rome, not as a tourist, but as a visitor. There are two reasons for this: A. Tourists get pickpocketed and B. You...
Pros: price, convenience Cons: hard to find stops at some locations
There are two ways to see Rome. A good way and a better way. A good way is to grab a map and start walking.... and walking... and walking! You will certainly see many sights both famous and not so famous. You will surely run into a wonderful pizzeria...
Rome, the eternal city is famed for the magnificence of its monuments and fountains, its historical and cultural traditions, and the wealth of its architectural history. Visitors descending on the Italian...
Pros: beautiful scenery, great shopping Cons: the hike back up...
My graduation present from my father was a trip to Europe for my mother and I. We lived the good life for 10 days as we took a whirlwind tour through London, Paris, and Rome. Each day was a new adventure, and a beautiful memory--the MOST memorable day...
Pros: Beautiful architecture and art Cons: traffic and pollution
I was on a cruise in the Caribbean when our boat docked at the port in Civitavecchia, Italy. My group consisted of around 20 students from high school and our guides were my Latin teacher and her husband. It was a brutally hot day and the cab drivers...
Pros: Great food, low prices, maps and more Cons: Not exactly the "Italian experience"
The Coliseum, Pantheon, Palentine Hill, Trevi Fountain, Castle St. Angelo's, Etruscan Tombs, Vatican City, St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, and the beautiful Tiber river, to name a few of the famous names that you wanted to hear. Well, there they...
Pros: Sites/history & food Cons: too little time in Roma!
January in Rome was chilly but being with an organized group with transportation & a tour guide helped! A nice local Chianti wine at lunch always warmed the heart up before taking back to the cobbled streets of Roma!
Pros: absolutely everything Cons: not that many :)
Rome was perhaps the most wonderful city I've ever been to. First of all, ancient Rome is truly stunning in appearance. I of course went to see the Colosseum, which was one of the most stunning sights I've ever seen. I've been to all sorts of places...
Pros: Great sights, great food, great shopping Cons: Heat and crowds in summer, crowded roads, crowded stores and crowded restaurants
Travelling in Rome can be both exhilarating and exhausting, especially in the summer. Although the scenery and sights are a wonder, the traffic, heat and mounds of tourists make it impossible to go from one place to another easily. I have gone to Rome...
Pros: Beauty created by talent Cons: noisy people who don't obey the no talking rules
There are 650 people in the State of the Vatican, created in 1506, and conquered by the Italian Army and reduced in size. In 1929, February 11, Mussolini and the Pope signed an agreement to have the Swiss Army guard it.
We began our tour with the...
Pros: Relaxing, interesting trip. Cons: May be difficult for some people to walk in the mountainous terrain.
On our way out of Rome on the bus, we saw an angry woman beating up a man on the side of the road. She was so angry, and really pounding on him! Hadriana Villa was in the country, and we went inside a building to see a layout of the estate first....
Pros: Much to do/rich in history Cons: Too much for only a few days
Rome is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. With it’s rich history you literally stand where Emperors and Popes once stood. Standing in the Colosseum you can almost hear the cries of those once martyred and the jubilant screams of...
Pros: Beautiful, amazing structures, friendly Cons: a little crowded
I traveled to 5 countries and many more cities while on a month long excursion of Europe in the Winter of '99, and Rome, my final stop, proved to be the best time of them all. Through it's unbeatable history and architecture, it's truly an original that...
Pros: Spanish Steps location Cons: $200-$300 but worth it.
I have travelled extensively throughout Italy, seen hundreds of cities and towns and villages, and yet when I think of Italy...images of Rome are the first to appear.
A very powerful city, filled with the excitement of ancient history, awesome art,...
Rome is a very interesting city, it is actually hosting an entire country within itself. I had personally visited this city several times, all because of the atmosphere and the feelings that appealed so much to my heart.
Pros: Rich history, beautiful sights, shopping galore, amazing ambience Cons: A bit boring (gasp!)
So much to do...
[The explorer in me]
I spent the better part of a day walking the streets of Rome, and I never ran out of interesting things to look at. The faces are varied, the conversations lively (if unintelligible to...
Pros: beautiful, interesting, fun Cons: I can't live there (yet)
I've been to Rome several times, for different reasons: business, pleasure (even a honeymoon!) and I can't get enough of "The Eternal City". From its rural outskirts to the madding craze of its city drivers, each aspect is compelling,...
Pros: Surreal in it's ancient/modern mix Cons: too much cigarette smoke
While I was in Italy I didn't appreciate Rome as much as I do when I look back on my visit. Being very sensitive to cigarette smoke was not to my advantage when taking to the streets of the bustling city. However, I will never forget walking down a...
Pros: Faster transport, Cools you down (you'll need it!) Cons: Finding a gas station
I'm completely serious. If you ever get the chance to go to this beautiful city you should consider plopping down 30-40 bucks and travel in style. No more hot dredges through the musty (and especially humid, if you go in the summer months) walkways of...
Pros: Everything Cons: traffic, and I hear there are way too many starlings in the fall
Rome is a surreal place that everyone should experience. We were there for a few days on our honeymoon. Needless to say, a few days are not nearly enough to fully experience the vast expanse of history presented there -- the history of man, of art, of...
Pros: great location, very reasonable prices, beautiful Cons: none
Amidst the hustle and bustle that is the eternal city of Rome lies a quiet respite from the madness called Hotel San Anselmo. This gem is exceptionally well located and brings to mind what a true eternal hotel should be. Grace, beauty, and charm ~ all...
When I visited Rome, it was Easter weekend. I arrived the evening of Maundy Thursday and left the afternoon of Easter Sunday. Could there be a crazier time in Rome? I can honestly say that probably not.
Given the time of year, finding a...
Pros: amazing food, and culture Cons: Rome is very crowded
Last year I took a trip to Rome. Its an amazing city, and has such a large historical background. Make sure to see the Aqua ducts, colluseum, forums, and other roman monuments. Even though I am not Christian, I recommend a trip to Vatican city. It is...
Pros: The city is easier to get around, and safer Cons: Risk of theft is high
The time to go to Italy, and especially Rome is now. The city has been cleaned up, it's tourist information, while still not the best in the world, is accessible, and public transport around Rome has never been easier. The government has poured money...
Rome is magnificent. It has history that dates back all the way to 80 AD. That is hard to grasp but it holds so much history. When I went their we saw the Forum and the Colesseum. THe were huge roman ruins that have been there for thousands of years....
Pros: Attractions, food, people Cons: Not as easy to get around as other major European cities, Mopeds are irritating, The main airport is a ways away by train
Rome is a wonderful vacation. My wife and I visited Rome for four days in September, 1998. After the four days, we concluded it was not enough time. Although Rome is not a vacation of relaxation, and at times the temperature got extremely uncomfortable...
Pros: Rich with history!! Excellent place to visit, food was great! Cons: Odd open for business hours, including major tourist areas
Italy is a great place to visit, and one country we definitely will see again (and maybe again). Rome should be one of your stops if you go this wonderful country!
When you walk around the city, you can't help but have a feeling that great...
Pros: Rome is beautiful, the people are beautiful, the food is beautiful Cons: Be careful with your money. Gypsies and some Italians are on the lookout for careless tourists.
If there there is only one city to you can visit in Italy, make it Rome. Italy has many beautiful cities, but Rome is definitely a must see. I would recommend at least four days to see all the major sights. If you have more time then all the better to...
Pros: Beautiful, more ancient architecture than most big cities, good free nightlife for students. Cons: Can be very touristy in peak seasons and very hot in the summer.
I love Rome! Every time a vacation comes up in conversation I suggest Rome. I can't wait to go back myself.
There are many gorgeous sites that you should go see when in Rome, but most of them you can learn all about in your average...
Pros: A wonderful place to see. Cons: None really that I can think of.
Rome is definitely a city that you don't want to miss. The Colussium especially will draw anyone's attention. The thought of the long lost gladiators, the lions, and the poor victims of the ancient Roman times lends a fanciful aspect to all Rome....
Pros: comfort & location Cons: crowds- at certain times of year and especially this jubilee year
The D'Inghilterra Hotel on Via Boca di Leone in the Spanish Steps area of Rome is a fine place to use as home base for exploring this ancient and modern city. I first stayed in the D'Inghilterra in 1962, where I saw my first bidet, my first open cage...
Pros: Art, music, culture, history Cons: The money
From the song, Return to Sorrento! I love Italy! From top to toe, Italy is divine. Everyone should go to Italy at least once in their life. Like a rich dessert, Italy is intoxicating, thrilling, exciting, and romantic. From the Alps to Sorrento,...
Pros: Easy to find Cons: Not well-known to tourists
On the way to the Coliseum, looming large and imposing, we were delayed by discovering the Basilica of Cosmos and Damian. Inside, we found a chapel with a beautiful ceramic ceiling, depicting priests and nuns and sheep, which you could see better by...
Pros: Most unusual sight Cons: It might turn your stomach a notch!
On Via Veneto there is a church with many steps curving up to the door, where you'd see a small sign saying, CEMETERIUM with an arrow. We entered and found a monk or priest wearing a brown hooded gown, attending a small book shop with postcards, and...
Pros: Delicious food, great views Cons: We maybe drank too much
Sibilla Restaurant is a very precious find, built in 1730, and tucked away at the end of a very steep, narrow street, overlooking a gorge, a waterfall, and other hotels with outdoor patios. It is in the little village of Tivoli, just outside Rome. The...
Pros: So much history to see. Amazing sights. Cons: Safety concerns for women travelers.
I went to Rome with a couple friends on a backpacking trip over Christmas 2000. We were there for Midnight Mass and couldn't have been more excited over the experience - despite the rain! We stayed for 4 days, and could have easily stayed longer. The ...
Our first stop was at El Toula from the bean soup (pasta e fagioli) to the liver with onions (fegato alla venezana) this being our first real Italian restaurant, we tried to stay with more American...
Pros: Shops, nightlife, History, Culture, Food and Drink..what more can a girl need? Cons: Nothing, Rome is Fabulous
I have just returned from one of the most memorable weekends of my whole life, celebrating my 21st birthday in where better than Rome. Rome is a must visit of the world, by far one of the most magical cities I have ever visited, with something for ...
Pros: Incredible! that all I can say! Cons: Expensive, can be very hot, and crowded
I have spent about 10 days in Rome between a couple of trips and I have to say the city is complete amazing! There is so much to see, you may never see it all in a lifetime. Around every corner there is history, whether its a statue, or building, there ju ...
Pros: Can be inexpensive, great historical value, fun Cons: its far away if you live in America (to be expected)
My trip to Rome was one of the most informative, interesting and fun experiences ever. I had been traveling throughout Italy when at the end of the trip I decided to visit Rome; I figured I'd save the best for last. When I got to Rome I was so amazed...
Pros: Food - People - Sights - Excitement - Sheer Amazement Cons: Too many people!
Rome is truly a magnificent city, and I am not just talking about the famous tourist attractions. There is so much more to the city - especially the unique neighborhoods, e.g. Trestevere, Campo De' Fiore, and around Piazza Navonna. The people are...
Pros: The beauty of the city, the food, the museums, the weather, Cons: Unfriendly Attitude, lack of friendly service, touristic
In April we traveled with KLM from Amsterdam to Rome. After a very early pleasant flight we arrived in the Excelsior Hotel. This hotel, 5/6* is rather famous under the Grand Hotels in the world.
The weekend was partly for free, and for 1 night...
Pros: So much History my head hurt! Cons: Pickpockets, Hotels, and Cat Calls!
AMOR! Or should I say Roma (known as Rome in the US) was stunning. There were so many places to see and visit. I flew into Roma to meet my Tour called TRAFALGAR, Believe me I didnt want to fly out! This city I will warn you is dangerous to walk the...
Pros: endless art and history; great food Cons: noisy, congested, hazardous walking
We visited Rome in August, living in a modest pension close to St. Peters's Cathedral. At night, car alarms woke us often - I never learned why. Next time, I'll try to find a hotel where car alarms don't go off every night.
Pros: A Stylish, energetic, sophisticated and historical city. Cons: Noisy, crowded, tends to be congested, and expensive.
How can anyone do justice to Rome in just a couple hundred words...Well, I'm going to try anyway...
I visited Rome in late May, so the weather was late-Spring warm and just perfect...Be warned that Rome in Summer ( July-September can be...
Pros: Food, people, history, weather, beauty. Please pay me to move here. Cons: Traffic is terribly dangerous. Visiting here means you'll want to move here.
What can I say about Rome that hasn't already been said? All roads lead there. When there, do like they do. You could do a lot worse for a trip to Italy than just going to Rome for two weeks.
Rome is a vital city, it's a busy city, it's a fast...
Pros: wonderful service, new rooms on 5th floor, close to St. Peter's and other sights Cons: slow, tiny elevators, some doors don't stay closed
I visited Rome this past December 27-January 4, during the celebration of the millenium. The Hotel Nova Domus was extremely accommodating and very close to St. Peter's Basilica, where I spent most of my time. The address is Via G. Savonarola 38 and the...
Pros: Wildly beautiful and historical Cons: Thieves, hectic, crowded
How can one describe Rome? The sheer history of the city is enough to make one want to see it. It's a beautiful city that is bustling with life and excitement. There is simply too much to see in one lifetime however.
From Via del Corso we could see the magnificent sight of the Piazza Di Spagna, with hundreds to thousands of pink and white azaleas lining the world-renown spiral staircase. They had been put out for Easter, just two weeks prior to our arriving. There...
Pros: Everything (take it all in) Cons: Very hot and sticky in summer, traffic.
First word of advice: do not attempt to drive in Rome. Of all the cities I have visited in my many travels, Rome is by far the worst for automobile travel. Rules are not adhered to, as people drive on curbs and will actually resort to hitting cars that...
Pros: Sights, architecture, food, Cons: hotel could have been better
We searched a lot of information about hotels in Rome well before our June vacation. We settled on staying at Hotel Mediterraneo. This hotel is located near the Termini RR station. It was ok. It is supposed to be superior, gets four stars...
Pros: great sites/sights Cons: crowded, expensive, dirty and noisy.
I spent a month in Europe in the fall of 1998 (see my reviews of Florence and London). While Florence was my favorite city, I believe Rome was the least pleasurable experience of my trip. It was crowded, dirty and expensive. The food was not nearly as...
Pros: World history comes alive Cons: Confusing without a good guide book
I recently spent 3 full days in Rome, and found myself with time on my hands by the third day. The major sites, including the Colloseum, the Forum, and the Vatican, plus hours of shopping can all be covered in just two days. It is certainly a...
Pros: beautiful weather and cites Cons: watch out for gipsys
I travelled through Rome last year visiting Michealangilo's David which I took some pictures of to send to friends back home. Visiting the Garden od Eden, a beautifully carved monument that gracefully flowed itself into a magnificent fountain. Water...
Having lived for a time in Rome, I can tell you that no matter how long you're there, you will never see everything. There is simply too much. But there are some things you have to see, and if you had just one day (albeit a busy, jam packed one) here is...
Pros: Beautiful on one side Cons: Very dirty on the other side
The Palace of Justice is called the "Bad Palace" because when it was completed, it was too close to the Tiber River. It began to sink, so the foundation had to be fortified with injected cement. It is so large, and covered with...
Pros: Exciting learning experience! Cons: Could be grievous.
Passing Through Rome
On my way to Russia on a missionary trip, we had to stay one day and night in Rome. The evening began with a walk to the Mediterranean Sea. My hotel room was about 3 blocks from the coast passing by the...
Pros: good weather and great food Cons: transports are not reliable
There are three main reasons why someone should visit this marvellous city: history, sun and fun. The first impression you get is that you have never been to any place which can be compared to Rome. It will seem to you like you have just jumped into...
Pros: Amazing, beautiful, a lot to see Cons: A lot to see. You will probably not get to see everything. Can be pricey.
My husband and I spent 3 nights and 4 days in Rome. We had an amazing time. We spent most of our time in Ancient Rome because that was the most interesting to us. It was amazing to see all the ruins and historical artifacts of such an important part ...
Pros: Art and ancient architecture: St. Peter's Basilica; the Sistine Chapel; the Coliseum Cons: Sexism; pickpockets; dirty, dirty city; rude people; bad food
I'll be the sixth person out of the 121 so far to give Rome a very low rating. Plain and simple, here is the Rome I visited: 1) The People: If you are female, you really ought to rig yourself to deliver an electric shock to the many Italian men who wil ...
Pros: Rome is a must-see Cons: Go "must see" it in the off season. Eurail is a RIPOFF.
I purchased a 3 day Eurail pass to Italy for my wife and I, which cost 306 Euro. I travelled from Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice, and Venice-Milan (a typical tourist itinerary in my opinion). Each segment required a 30 Euro supplement since we ...
Pros: Good place to view art from all over the world as well as ancient architecture. Cons: There are a lot of pick-pockets and con-artists in Rome
Rome is a good place to visit to view magnificent art or architecture. Ancient Rome and modern Rome sit right next to each other in this city. Walking among the ruins, I really felt close to history. However, I also felt unsafe. There are so many...
Pros: excellent food, excellent Italian People, family oriented people, good transit system, great trains Cons: Dangerous Romani gypsies, Yugoslav gypsies, pickpockets, cops who condone pickpockets.
I went to Rome in January 2001, I was quite unprepared for the hordes of displaced Balkans/Slavic Romani Gypsies who have now swarmed into Italy, France, and Spain.
These highly desperate people will prey on the average John Q.Tourist. They...
Pros: beautiful, a lot to do and see Cons: a little too touristy
I visited Rome during the month of July. It was extremely hot. I would recommend to go during a coller month becuase you will be walking a lot. There is no way to get bored in Rome. There are so many things to experience that you would need at least a...
Pros: The history and art in this city are immense and almost heavenly. Cons: Rome can become crowded and expensive...but it's worth it.
Rome, Italy is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Along with touring the rest of Italy, we spent 7 days in Rome for World Youth Day. At this Catholic conference there were an estimated number of 6 million extra people in Rome for over a...
Pros: great sites and historical attractions, monuments, history, culture Cons: not quite as awe inspiring as you would hope
Rome is probably one of the most influential cities of history. That being said, there are a great many things to see while in Rome. Sights such as the coliseum, the forum, and the Vatican City are all things which should be seen at least once in...
Pros: You can experience Rome's major sights in one day. Cons: You miss some of the lesser-known sights.
It may be hard to believe, but I managed to give my friends a very thorough tour of Rome in one day. We hit most of the major hotspots and tourist attractions, plus a couple of non-tourist locations. So, here it is, your very own Rome in a day...
Rome is the capital of italy and one of the world's great historic cities . It has been an important
centre of civilization for many years . Well in fact rome is known as the eternal city...
Pros: Clean, comfortable, fast railways Cons: Thievery
As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is not only an understatement but is a necessary. Having been born in Italy, I know firsthand on the ins and outs of traveling in and around Italy.
Pros: Rich in culture, history, and sights Cons: Crowded and touristy
Italy is one of the more "touristy" places I've visited, and this is especially true in Rome. Nevertheless, I believe that there are many sights that cannot be missed in this city.
Although the Coliseum is crawling with tourists...
Pros: A lot of wonderful sites Cons: Not enough time, possible pickpockets, lots of people
On our trip to Europe last summer, we only had a day to see all of the sites in Rome. There was so much to see and I think we managed to see it all. If we would not have had my uncle's brother as our tour guide, I'm not sure we could have found all of...
Pros: Spectacular beauty! Cons: too many people at times, hold on to your pocketbooks
We heard the sounds of the flowing water before we actually saw the Fontana Di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain, as we Westerners call it. Neptune stands out as the center of this beautiful fountain. Above him on the left, is a setting depicting...
Pros: Architecturally perfect Cons: Difficult to photograph without a very wide-angle lens
The Parthenon is one of the most architecturally perfect structures in the world, and of the most difficult buildings to find in Rome, and certainly to photograph, because you can't get far enough away to get the whole thing in a normal camera lens....
Pros: Excellent food, good service Cons: Smoky after 9pm
After walking on "screaming legs" around many corners, zig-zagging here and there, we finally found La Campana, and went in for a dinner of artichokes - the best in town, served with the long stem, which was very tender. The zucchini was also...
Pros: Rome's parks and it's bohemian quarter Cons: not enough time to see all the splendor of Rome
In a city where Renaissance masterpieces compete with endless treasure from antiquity, Rome is much more than a city overflowing with art and architecture. It's a bustling city that offers immense charm and, yes, endless treasure.
Pros: history, lots to do, pizza, architecture Cons: polution
Rome, the city of eternity. I was there in May of 1999, where I kicked off my vacation. I spent 4 days there and I didn't see half of the amazing historical sites. Upon arriving, I immediately headed for Hotel Piccolo near the Jewish Getto area(by the...
Pros: Lots of variety and people-watching Cons: Trying to decide what you want!
The Bernini Fountain, in Piazza Navona, had 4 huge statues of men in different poses, each representing one of the four largest rivers at the time: The Nile, whose source was not known, so that man's head was covered with a towel, and there was also a...
Since there already plenty of positive comments on Rome here, I thought it is better to give you some useful addresses. I start with my favourite, which is also a well know meeting spot for locals. It is a place where dei sell ice-creams: "Gelateria...
If you are looking for romance, go to Venice. However, Rome is a great city to spend one maybe two days in. With the Vatican really close, you could almost spend a whole day around there. In Rome, you have to go to a pasta shop and get some. You have...
When i went to Rome in February i found a very reasonably price hotel called Quattro Fontaine. The hotel reception area was beautifuly decorated in a medievil style with Armour guard statues, large rugs and a stunning sofa. The hotel had fifty rooms and...
Everywhere you look in Rome, there is history... there is culture... and there is life. There is so much more to see and do than the Colesium and the Vatican City (though both of those are musts), a trip to the Pantheon and the Trevi fountain are also...
Living in Rome we are always seraching for the best restaurants. Friends told us about Sybilla restaurant which while a 40 minute drive from central Rome, sounded interesting. The restaurant is lovely and quaint. and can only be reached on foot. The...
I had the opportunity to take a trip to Italy a few years back and I loved everything but Rome!!
First off the city is dirty and the Italians there are rude. In Italy, especially Rome, it seems that everyone can speak English until you really need...
Pros: There was always something to see. There was tuns of high fashion stores too. Cons: The heat was a little crazy. But besides that Rome was amazing!
Rome is one of my favorite places in Europe! The history and the stories behind this city could keep you for weeks. The Forum was incredible. I never wanted to leave. The Colosseum was a must see. The Vatican was interesting and beautiful, but took a really long time to get through. The arcitecture of today could never be compared to that of the ancient city. This is the trip of a life time for anyone.
Vatican Tour-Colosseum Tour by jonemikalson ,Apr 12 '06
Pros: Small groups, (15 people maximum) Excellent, Experienced, English, Speaking Guides, Cons: Small groups, (15 people maximum) Excellent, Experienced, English, Speaking Guides,
My wife and I recently returned from Rome. We took tours with Presto reservations.vatican-tours.com We found the tour to be excellent. We were fortunate that the group on the day was only 5 strong, thus leaving my wife and I to have virtually a personal guided tour round the museums. Our guide, Valerio was very good indeed and seemed to know the subject well. We received confirmation of our tour within minutes by email.
Pros: all the history, beautiful, Cons: graffitti everywhere, ripoff taxis, easy to spot a tourist, people selling ripoff handbags everywhere
we had four days to do rome and i must say, it was quite a squeeze of time, considering the old saying "rome, in an eternity, is not enough". we did the basics: the spanish steps, trevi fountain, the vatican, and the roman ruins. then we decided to explore the city for ourselves. that was the most rewarding part of the trip, finding your own little restuarants filled with only italians and not one word of english surrounds you. i dont suggest trying to attempt rome in only four days, but if you must, i highly suggest exploring the city for yourself.
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