If this is your first trip to the ‘Eternal City’, it’s probably a good idea to start planning your next one already because with over four hundred churches as well as numerous other sights, your promise to return will not be made lightly.
Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty speaks to Francesco Galluzzi, a tour guide in Rome, about some of the city's less known attractions.
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Download Rome Pocket Guide View all guides »nunca se nos abrio, el numero telefonico no existia y el correo electrinico jamas lo contestaron !! they never opened, the telephone number didnt exist and the email we sended was never answered
Insider Tip:Este lugar no existe This place doesnt exist
it is just ludicrous to have the city tax .. just like the charges for seats ... unreasonable and you dont know where that 2 euro you pay each day is gone... .
The city was filthy, the public transportation was abundant, but almost always malfunctioning. Every friday, half the city was on strike, and everywhere we went, police were yelling to be careful of pickpockets. That being said, the sights were beautiful, and I certainly do not regret visiting Rome.
Insider Tip:The line for the St Peters Basilica is ALWAYS really long. Don't let that deter you, the line goes fast, and the inside of the basilica is well worth the wait. Be wary of super crowded places. Over half the trip I wore my backpack on my stomach to prevent pickpockets from stealing my things.
Watch out for pickpockets and always keep your wits about you. But otherwise ROME is a very awesome place! Cheap foods, cheap shopping, deep set culture and history. Vatican city, and various other sights are superb. Plus transport is cheap and people are friendly. :)
Insider Tip:Gelato, lemoncili and cappucino. Definitely try all things pistachio in Rome, they seem to really love this nut. They even have pistachio magnum there!!
I loved Rome, you can smell History in the streets of this city! And obviously you can see it! The food is great, is not expensive at all, and the people is really nice! I loved Rome :D
Insider Tip:Walk! Rome is not as big as you think it is... And history and monuments are everywhere, if you want to learn Rome, you have to walk!
The only other European city which is on par with Rome in terms of history is Athens. While the Greek capital is home to the Gods, the Italian capital is home to the Emperors, most notably Julius Caesar. The city is fascinating as right beside some of the most beautiful landmarks in the world, Romans fly about the place going about their day to day business.
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