Column of Trajan ...
by chrissyalex
Column of Trajan Constructed in 113 AD. It commemorates two of Trajan's victories. The scenes that spiral upwards tell the stories of these campaigns. it is 131 ft tall and the ashes of Emperor Trajan were once stored in the base of the column.
Tivoli - Located about 45...
by ScottMes
Tivoli - Located about 45 minutes to the east of Rome, it features the ruins of Hadrian's Villa, as well as the unmissable Villa d'Este. Do not pass up a chance to walk through the fantastic gardens of this 15th century mansion. With hundreds (literally!) of fountains, in majestic decay - including several that are over 75 feet tall. Stunning!
Leonardo Express
by iaint
Best way to city centre from Fiumicino Airport. 30 minute journey, and trains run every 30 minutes. €11 one way for an adult (Dec 07). At the city end its Termini station.
At the airport station most people queue at the ticket desk or queue to tackle the automatic machines. We found that the newsagent 2 shops along from the Trenitalia desk also sells train tickets - same price and no queue!
Its called an express train, but it ain't quick! That just means its non stop, but slow!
Remember to validate your ticket before you board - yelllow machines beside the platform
Do you like Chinese?
by fed-up about Beside the Termini Station
This restaurant was fantastic - a 3-course meal for 6 Euros with bottled water - no problem!!!
I ended up avoiding the Italian restaurants as the service was terrible, the food was served to me burnt and the waiters had developed abusive behaviour to an abstract art-form.
The restaurant was smart, efficient - and the food delicious! (It was also full of Chinese diners, and you know what they say - if you see a lot of Chinese eating in a Chinese restaurant then its a sign its a good restaurant...) The Duck (...but then I always like duck!)
When in Rome
by Callavetta
Hang with a Roman Hunk Muffin or two!
These guys are all over outside the colosseum. While some may advocate putting them in "tourist traps" or even "warnings or dangers", I think they are a must do for any tourist. They will hustle you, sure. Taking a picture of you with your own camera and then insisting you pay them for the privilege may seem like a hustle to some. Certainly, on my first trip to Rome I was ever vigilent for those people who I had been warned were going to try to take me for everything I had.
But, that said, my picture of my travel pal and I with these hunky gladiators may be the only souvenier I have from that trip. And I'm surely glad I have it!