Go to the Colosseum early
by joiwatani
We went to the Colosseum early in the morning, so we enjoyed our visit to the place better. There are no tourists around the first two hours when we were there. Before the gates were opened, we had time to check the grounds of the Colosseum- just walking around the structure. We went to the Forum also and we enjoyed seeing all the things that were sketched on the walls. We had plenty of time to check the whole place.
We didn't have to struggle with other tourists. Therefore, we were able to take great pictures of our whole group in front of the Colosseum. We took excellent pictures.
The best time to go there is actually at seven o'clock in the morning. The gates open two hours later. We were also first in line to buy the entrance tickets and first in line to get in the Colosseum. I love taking the pictures of the Colosseum outside and inside. It was an exciting day for me to visit this place.
I thought I lost my camera when I was entering the gates but I actually put it in my backpack. It freaked me out because I had already put in about a thousand pictures in it.
The Joke that HURT!
by josephljtwrk
The Italians were and were not crucial. They were warm, bright, and thoughtful, even enlightening. But it wasn't a personal attack. They really didn't understand us. They were traveled and sensitive towards big discerning families. They drew deeper meanings of Americans evil, the almighty dollar and had a ugly thought. And our currency there was worth less than theirs. Then Americans dissed them. SMART? smart!
For a quiet relaxing break
by Packerman
For a quiet relaxing break within the city I would suggest stopping at the parks opposite the Palace Quirinale. The one pictured here is between Ferrara & Della Consulta streets. Very close to the piazza del Quirinale where there is a monument and a nice view of the city, not too far is the Trevi fountain.
Train travel in Italy
by sue_stone
I have now been to Italy several times and each time have travelled around this fabulous country by train.
Once you get the hang of it, train travel in Italy is easy. It is also a great way to see the beautiful countryside on the way to your next destination.
I have travelled a couple of times using a rail pass, but the last couple of visits have just purchased tickets for each individual trip as we went.
That said, we often have purchased tickets a day or two in advance - particularly if the particular train requires a seat reservation, or if it is a busy time of year.
Purchasing a little in advance also means that you don't miss the train you want to catch due to a huuuuuge queue for tickets...
Last trip we used the automatic ticket machines at the stations and found them excellent.
Also, I have travelled both first and second class, and didn't really find much difference - travel second class and you can use the extra money to buy more wine/food etc
Just remember with all tickets that you need to validate them in the small yellow ticket machines before you board your train.
La Locanda del Tempio
by syllybabe about La Locanda del Tempio
Found it on a street along the way to The Pantheon and Piazza Navona. The food was typical but the waiters were friendly and like most places in Rome, you get to sit outside. Roast Chicken with potatoes, fresh green salad with seafood
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Pastarit0 opposite San Giovanni in Laterano
Fontana di Trevi
Mila Schoen design
The entrance
