Expensive "Thing To Do" in Italy
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NYR027 says:
I went to Italy about a year ago. I saw many historical sights and was amazed. Its amazing to see these beautifuil structures still standing after thousands of years. I went with the tour group called Contiki. They took us all over. We went to Rome, Milano, Vatican City, Sorrento, Capri, Pisa, Flore...
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keithmaguire says:
The image of the Colosseum is world famous and it is an attraction that has come to symbolise Rome. The structure is almost two thousand years old and is of huge historical, cultural and architectural significance and interest.
The Colosseum is one heralded tourist attraction that does not disap...
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Silvia87 says:
You have many many things to see in Rome.First..you have to go to Vatican city,where you can visit S.Peter church,Bernini's colonnade(barocco style)egyptian obeliscus of 1 century(situated in the middle of the square).Near the obeliscus there is the point called"eclipse fire"from that the colonnade ...
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nkiwifruitz says:
The Colossuem is awe inspiring... If you love the thought of standing in a place once violent with rage yet magestic excellence in architechure then this is a MUST... my friend and I braced ourselves as we stepped off the bus an looked at this magnificent beauty although there were thousands of peop...
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cosmopaulatin says:
Exploring Rome can be a bit of a headache and requires a tremendous amount of walking, although truly rewarding. The last sunday of each month one can tour the Vatican for free, visiting San Peter's and walking up the 312 steps is worth the trek as the view atop is splendid, the Colisseum is bigger ...
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funinuk says:
After reading (and loving) Angels and Demons by Dan Brown (The Da Vinci code author)we just had to go on the Angels and Demons Tour in Rome. (we missed out on the Da Vinci Code tour in Paris!)
We started in the Piazza Del Popolo in a group of about 20, with an American guide.
She relayed the book ...
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dlazzaro says:
I personally feel that tours are not really need in Rome. The public transportation is pretty decent, and the city itself is not so large that you cannot walk across a good part of it.Most of the ancient Roman sites are located in a fairly small area, known as the Roman Forum. If you can take a bus ...
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funinuk says:
We opted for the 48 hour ticket for €40 each which enabled us to use the bus for 2 days to get around the city.
You get a pair of earphones to plug in and hear the commentary (in 6 different languages) on your journey around the city. The bus stops relatively close to all the major tourist stops ...
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callmechia says:
I gotta share this story... I’ve been meaning to blog about it for months... but... well, you know how it is... anyway, enjoy the Italian nonsense. More disorganized, unprofessional peasant activity after the jump.
Cerveteri was one of the more interesting experiences I’ve had.
I was goin...
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funinuk says:
After embarking on many Open Top bus tours in many cities including London, Paris and Barcelona, those cities with rivers usually include a river cruise with your bus ticket. Even thought the cruise was on the bus map the cruise was additional at €10 per person.
The boat which has glass windows...
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