Rome

**Benny Profane** · 08-12-2017, 12:20 AM

Lodging and food.

I'm prepared to spend two days in the Vatican art collection, and I definitely want to do the catacombs, but, what else?

**BmillsSkier** · 08-12-2017, 12:35 AM

I hear there's no bars.

**wyeaster** · 08-12-2017, 12:55 AM

vomitorium

**Svengali** · 08-12-2017, 01:10 AM

Carry cash and passport in your back pocket to avoid aggressive groping from strangers.

**Flyoverland Captive** · 08-12-2017, 01:14 AM

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/w..._bathroom.html

**bagtagley** · 08-12-2017, 04:04 AM

Awaiting Benny's take on the Vatican once he sees the line to get in.

**GimpToo** · 08-12-2017, 06:13 AM

http://travel.usnews.com/Rome_Italy/Things_To_Do/ All of these are worth visiting . . . no lines at The Vatican if you purchase the right ticket

If you have an extra day, take the train to the Pope's summer quarters on Lake Albano - the beach is beautiful (well, was)! Just saw you can also tour the residence.

**Viva** · 08-12-2017, 06:22 AM

Aggressively grope random strangers whilst waiting in the long lines.

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**wyeaster** · 08-12-2017, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Awaiting Benny's take on the Vatican once he sees the line to get in.

**54-46** · 08-12-2017, 06:47 AM

There's a reasonable AirBnB rental on the Via Margutta (near the Spanish Steps and Gregory Peck's place in Roman Holiday).

Go see a soccer match

Go to an enoteca and meet some people. Party with same.

Do the passeggiata on the Corso

Why would you spend two days in Vatican museums? Get the right tickets and take 2 hours to see Rafaele Stanze ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael_Rooms ) and Sistine Chapel and the Laocoon ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laocoön_and_His_Sons )

**JimmyCarter** · 08-12-2017, 06:50 AM

I thought locals were the ones who gave advice?

**Kenny Satch** · 08-12-2017, 07:00 AM

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II - short walk to the Ruins from there
Roman Forum
Colosseum this is a must do over most monuments
Pantheon
Fontana Trevi is impressive
Finally don't forget to hang around the Piazza de Spagna for a bit before going for dinner. Btw the shops at the to of the steps are a great place to walk around. Found some nice shops without tourist prices.
There are soo many museums and galleries but 2 days isn't enough

Buon Viagio

**alias_rice** · 08-12-2017, 07:16 AM

Do some studying about the history of Rome. It puts all of the ruins in a little more context.

Eat at least a few blocks from any major tourist stop. Order cacio e pepe

Make a reservation for the Borghese museum and spend most of your time looking at the Bernini's

Be careful crossing the roads, the cars come at you faster than the top station

**Timberridge** · 08-12-2017, 07:33 AM

Wear cargo pants with lots of pockets. The cold cuts are awesome there. The pickpockets will completely freak out when try to grab your wallet and end up with a fistful of coppa.

Btw. Isn't the interwebz full of travel tips for just about any area in the world? I bet you could even find travel tips for Larsen ice shelf. Or is this just your way of letting us all know you are going to Rome?

**Benny Profane** · 08-12-2017, 07:52 AM

Actually, this has been an excellent source of travel tips over the years. I'm asking a fairly hip cross section of the 1%, after all.

And, yes, I am going to Rome. Nana nana. After spending a month in the north. Nana nana.

**hutash** · 08-12-2017, 07:57 AM

Read the "learning Spanish " thread for tips on foreign languages. Working on a Detroit cement crew should help with Italian.

**Benny Profane** · 08-12-2017, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by hutash

Read the "learning Spanish " thread for tips on foreign languages. Working on a Detroit cement crew should help with Italian.

You know what was a fun way to learn Italian when I was there the last time? Listening to the pop/rock radio deejays on the car radio during long drives. Although It may result in my shouting all the time with exclamation points on the end of every sentence.

**Kenny Satch** · 08-12-2017, 08:23 AM

Will you being there during or before Ferragosto?

**Kenny Satch** · 08-12-2017, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by kim jong un

Wear cargo pants with lots of pockets. The cold cuts are awesome there. The pickpockets will completely freak out when try to grab your wallet and end up with a fistful of coppa.

Feeding a pickpocket is better than break their wrist and having their gang members attack you. Good advice

**Benny Profane** · 08-12-2017, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Kenny Satch

Will you being there during or before Ferragosto?

What's that?

November.

**Kenny Satch** · 08-12-2017, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

What's that?

November.

That's the 2 weeks all of Italy goes on holidays.

**Benny Profane** · 08-12-2017, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Kenny Satch

That's the 2 weeks all of Italy goes on holidays.

Oh, no, like I said, November.

Great time to be a tourist. No lines. Well, minimal.

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**WTF is dat** · 08-12-2017, 08:54 AM

This is probably quite obvious but Rome is a walking city with many charming places you will only find by walking around and exploring. I would spend at least a couple hours just walking around and "getting lost". There are many charming alleys and streets that are off the beaten path. Rome is much like Paris in that regard.

Obviously the Trevi fountain, the Spanish steps, etc

Are you going to Firenze? Stop at Assisi on the way if you are

**54-46** · 08-12-2017, 09:03 AM

The Roma/Lazio derby is 11/19. That would be insane!

**hutash** · 08-12-2017, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

You know what was a fun way to learn Italian when I was there the last time? Listening to the pop/rock radio deejays on the car radio during long drives. Although It may result in my shouting all the time with exclamation points on the end of every sentence.

No, that's just normal Italian. Of course you can't see the hand gestures on the radio, but being they are Italian, you know they are occurring.