3 days in Rome, what’s a must see and do?

[Challo]

Griffith4ever said:

fourstardan said:

Griffith4ever said:

Yes. I have always found Italy good value for eating, as long as you stay away from the main tourist piazzas (squares). They don't like to fleece you like the French can. Skiing is a great example. In livigno eating up the mountain is generally 1 euro more than eating at the base. Try that in the three valleys......

Venice is another good example. Drink anywhere in the main throng of things and you'll pay 8 euros for a medium beer. Walk a few quiet side streets away and it'll half.

I have a feeling it's because eating out with friends is an essential part of Italian life, and whilst they expect great quality, they don't ponce it up like the French. Perhaps I had a distorted view of it as I lived in the Italian countryside, but I did go to nice places often.

Good to know matey.

I have always fancied a trip to Florence myself, is that recommended?

Fiorenza! Probably the most fabulous large city in Italy (and now you are in reach of San gimignano...) 100% go, particularly as the Chinese are still locked down (sorry Chinese people, I love you and most of your culture, but the sheer numbers in the last 10 years have totally overwhealmed Italian cities... and Thailand, anc Cambodia and..).

Go up duomo.

Edited by Griffith4ever on Thursday 3rd November 09:14

Edited by Griffith4ever on Thursday 3rd November 09:14

Florence is fantastic and we prefer it over Rome. We have been twice and will happily go back again. Smaller than rome and everything you can walk to.

Plus you can get the train to Pisa for the tower.

[Griffith4ever]

Sorry dad.

Prob because I had a a friend called Fiarenza, though I can't be sure of the spelling. Of course.

[goldor]

I'm glad that I've found this thread as we've just started planning our trip to Rome this summer. Thanks for sharing your experiences and recommendations!
What about the ticket to an underground tour of the Colosseum? Is it true that it is hard to get there and that it is better to book the tickets beforehand?