I can't make up my mind
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I can't make up my mind
I have considered Ravenna, Parma, Bologna, Florence, and Mont. Terme. I have 4 days between Venice and Rome. I will be taking the train. I would like it to be a non stop if possible. I will be traveling alone and hauling my suitcase myself. I havent ruled out any of the above cities. I am looking to hear from you all about places that have easy train access and that have a nice town area with restaurants and shopping. I love the arts too. Where would you go?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Though any of the four would be a good place to stop in (hey, what isn't a good place to stp at in Italy????), my initial reaction is Florence, especially if you are an art lover. My second choice would be Bologna.
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The first thing on your wish list was restaurants. That's Bologna. Then you mentioned shopping and lastly the arts. That's Florence.
Where would I go? Florence.
Consider day-tripping to San Gimignano, Siena, Lucca or Pisa or just spend one day in nearby Fiesole. Heaven.
Where would I go? Florence.
Consider day-tripping to San Gimignano, Siena, Lucca or Pisa or just spend one day in nearby Fiesole. Heaven.
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I have been to Florence but it was only for 2 days. I saw David and the Uffizi but there was alot I didnt see. Trains from Venice to Florence are nonstop and the same from Florence to Rome. Should I go back to see things you didnt see, or choose a place I havent been to?
Decisions, Decisions !!!!
Decisions, Decisions !!!!
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Try these two I don't know how helpful they may be though.
http://members.xoom.virgilio.it/nicover/pesc_eng.htm
http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/turismo/en/#1
Here's what I know about the area.
A friend from Swtizerland recommended going there when I was backpacking Europe. It is in the Abruzzo region almost directly on the opposite coast from Rome which is where I took the train from to get there. I only stayed for about 3 days and It is honestly a pretty small area with not a lot of touristy attractions and stuff to do other than the restaurants and bars. Most of which where closed already when I was there in Sept. Really the only reason I'm suggesting it is because after backpacking most of the major European cities for a few weeks, I was pretty stressed by the time I was leaving Rome. Rome is great don't get me wrong but hard to navigate, crowded and loud. I needed some fresh air, Pescara was a great next stop for relaxing on the beach drinking some cheap wine and having some good eats.
Try looking at some guide books they may be more helpful.
http://members.xoom.virgilio.it/nicover/pesc_eng.htm
http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/turismo/en/#1
Here's what I know about the area.
A friend from Swtizerland recommended going there when I was backpacking Europe. It is in the Abruzzo region almost directly on the opposite coast from Rome which is where I took the train from to get there. I only stayed for about 3 days and It is honestly a pretty small area with not a lot of touristy attractions and stuff to do other than the restaurants and bars. Most of which where closed already when I was there in Sept. Really the only reason I'm suggesting it is because after backpacking most of the major European cities for a few weeks, I was pretty stressed by the time I was leaving Rome. Rome is great don't get me wrong but hard to navigate, crowded and loud. I needed some fresh air, Pescara was a great next stop for relaxing on the beach drinking some cheap wine and having some good eats.
Try looking at some guide books they may be more helpful.
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I have decided on Florence. 2 days just didnt do it justice. I will see David again. I will also go inside the Duomo this time. I will go to several piazzas I didnt get to. I will see the Loggia and go to Piazza Michelangelo.
There is alot of ground I didnt cover and I know the 4 days will go quickly.
I am booked in the san Lorenzo hotel. It looks nice and comfortable.
There is alot of ground I didnt cover and I know the 4 days will go quickly.
I am booked in the san Lorenzo hotel. It looks nice and comfortable.