Ormond Posted August 4, 2018 Posted August 4, 2018 Going to do it for one day in November. I know, a day is laughable to do a place like Rome but if I can see the Colosseum and the Vatican I’ll be happy. My flight from Bari and back is only 80 dollars so I’m going for it. Who has been and what would you recommend to try and fit in a one day here?
scottincarlisle Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 Went to Rome last year. You can go to the Coloseum & Roman Forum easily in a day. You'll queue for about an hour if you want to get into the Cistene Chapel.
scottincarlisle Posted August 5, 2018 Posted August 5, 2018 You could probably add the Trevi fountain & Spanish steps as well as they are sites you just walk to, take a photo, then move on.
wanderer Posted August 6, 2018 Posted August 6, 2018 Colosseum and the Vatican is do'able, but will just be flying visits and not seeing them for how good they are..... you could easily spend 2/3's of the day in the Vatican. Really, its one or the other..... personally, I would do St. Peter's Square, and then head across to the Colosseum and Forum, as you will spend a lot of time queuing up to get into the Vatican, whereas lines at the Colosseum will be much shorter and the Forum is nice to walk around. One place slightly off the beaten track I would do is Capuchin Crypt beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini (basically the whole chapel is made up of bones!) really cool place to visit. If you do the Colosseum, go for something to eat in Li Rioni (Via Dei Santissimi Quattro 24) one of my favorite restaurants in the whole of Rome 👍
Flure Posted August 6, 2018 Posted August 6, 2018 I found this place fascinating - and not far from the Colosseum. http://basilicasanclemente.com/eng/
Ormond Posted August 7, 2018 Author Posted August 7, 2018 I’d guess I’d arrive into the Colosseum at 10amish. How long for a wander in there? What time would I have to leave there to stroll through the Roman forums area upto the Vatican? I just fancy sticking my neb into the Cistine to see Mickey Angelo’s ceiling. Bearing in mind I have no time limit that day as I fly the next day.
wanderer Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ormond said: I’d guess I’d arrive into the Colloseum at 10amish. How long for a wander in there? What time would I have to leave there to stroll through the Roman forums area upto the Vatican? I just fancy sticking my neb into the Cistine to see Mickey Angelo’s ceiling. Bearing in mind I have no time limit that day as I fly the next day. Colosseum starts to get busy around then, so if you are lucky 1-2 hours there to see that, and the Forum you can walk around at your own leisure (word of warning, you will get guides coming up to you offering to take you on a tour.... best to avoid these guys as they take what should be a short 30-45 minute tour and turn it into 2 hours, then expect paid for their time!). So 10am - 2pm is a fair guesstimate to see this one area of the city, meaning you will be at the Vatican about 3pm, by which time it will be rammed. Also they are very tricky (or at least were when I have visited the Vatican) as to see the Sistine Chapel, you have to do their tour, and its basically the last thing you see before the tour ends, as you have to go through the museum to get to it.
scottincarlisle Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 2 hours ago, wanderer said: Also they are very tricky (or at least were when I have visited the Vatican) as to see the Sistine Chapel, you have to do their tour, and its basically the last thing you see before the tour ends, as you have to go through the museum to get to it. You can book online to skip the queue & walk round the museum at your leisure but it does take ages to get to the actual ceiling.
scottincarlisle Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 This place is nice to eat in near the train station Nerone - Via del Viminale.
Parklife Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 There's about 100 more interesting things in the Vatican than the Sistene Chapel. Each to their own though.
Ormond Posted August 22, 2018 Author Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 11:07 AM, Parklife said: There's about 100 more interesting things in the Vatican than the Sistene Chapel. Each to their own though. If I had longer yes. With the bawhair amount of time by Rome standards that I have it’s just to say I’ve seen the ceiling.
scottincarlisle Posted August 22, 2018 Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 5:07 PM, Parklife said: There's about 100 more interesting things in the Vatican than the Sistene Chapel. Each to their own though. Agreed. Spent hours wandering about. Spent about 10 mins at the ceiling.
irnbruman Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 I loved the Trevi fountain especially at night time. Walked for miles round Rome - its sore on the feet.
Ormond Posted October 15, 2018 Author Posted October 15, 2018 So, ended up booking the high speed early morning train from Bari to Rome. Arriving at 10am into Roma Termini and going back to Bari the next morning now at 8am. So, at least I can relax in Rome getting my head down at night.
Ormond Posted November 15, 2018 Author Posted November 15, 2018 So, I’m leaving Rome station as I type this bound for Bari. Yesterday in Rome was sensational. A truly great city. I got up from the crack of dawn yesterday and did the Colloseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums complete with the Sistine, St. Peter’s Square(no time to see the inside of the Basilica as it was hour long queues), Castel San Angelo and then the Trevi Fountain at night. Never set foot in transport all day. I just walked between everywhere stopping off for a chianti every now and again. I absolutely loved the place. Will definitely come back with her and spend more time.
Parklife Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 Glad you enjoyed. It’s an amazing place. Only down side of such a busy day is that you’ll have been too tired to experience the nightlife
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted November 19, 2018 Posted November 19, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 11:05 PM, Ormond said: So, I’m leaving Rome station as I type this bound for Bari. Yesterday in Rome was sensational. A truly great city. I got up from the crack of dawn yesterday and did the Colloseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Vatican Museums complete with the Sistine, St. Peter’s Square(no time to see the inside of the Basilica as it was hour long queues), Castel San Angelo and then the Trevi Fountain at night. Never set foot in transport all day. I just walked between everywhere stopping off for a chianti every now and again. I absolutely loved the place. Will definitely come back with her and spend more time. did you try the fava beans ? agree amazing city , tbh i was'nt that keen on going , but ended up booking a flight to catch up with the family circa 2005 i couldnt believe how much ruins/excavations there were in city ; palatine hill?'' i also did a walk to the old chariot racing park ; circus maximus which is close to colloseum ; used to hold 200k ; they used it for u2 concerts etc
Parklife Posted November 19, 2018 Posted November 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Auchinyell Sox Change said: i also did a walk to the old chariot racing park ; circus maximus which is close to colloseum ; used to hold 200k ; they used it for u2 concerts etc I never knew U2 had been on the go that long. Would love to have a pint with Bono, he must have some incredible stories.
Scotland Ever More Posted November 19, 2018 Posted November 19, 2018 Read on TripAdvisor that some arsehole was taking pictures of the roof of the chapel last week despite being told not to. Tut tut
Scotland Ever More Posted November 19, 2018 Posted November 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Parklife said: I never knew U2 had been on the go that long. Would love to have a pint with Bono, he must have some incredible stories. Think I'd rather have a Glenlivet with Ron than a pint with a tadger like Bono!
Ormond Posted November 19, 2018 Author Posted November 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, Scotland Ever More said: Read on TripAdvisor that some arsehole was taking pictures of the roof of the chapel last week despite being told not to. Tut tut 😂👍
Ormond Posted November 28, 2018 Author Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 10:42 AM, Scotland Ever More said: Read on TripAdvisor that some arsehole was taking pictures of the roof of the chapel last week despite being told not to. Tut tut
Scotland Ever More Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 A serious lack of respect towards Michaelangelo there. He was my favourite turtle as well
bonzo Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 They paintings are ok but I've seen better on vision on.
killiefaetheferry Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 12:47 PM, Parklife said: I never knew U2 had been on the go that long. Would love to have a pint with Bono, he must have some incredible stories. Apparently 'I Will Follow' is about his experience of the Spartacus rebellion.
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