Is Rome worth seeing ???
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Is Rome worth seeing ???
I thought I might go to Rome for a day or two, but some of my friends are saying it's a bit old and run-down. Of course, I don't want to invest so many hours only to discover that I'm disappointed, or that Rome isn't exactly what I expected! Also, I'd hate it if something happened somewhere else while I'm in Rome, and I missed out!!
So anybody out there who's been to Rome, or even just heard of it - please help me out here: is Rome worth seeing? Will it meet my expectations? Is it like I think it is, or like my friends say it is? And should I go, or are there better uses for my time?
So anybody out there who's been to Rome, or even just heard of it - please help me out here: is Rome worth seeing? Will it meet my expectations? Is it like I think it is, or like my friends say it is? And should I go, or are there better uses for my time?
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Dear Hapless, just returned last week from Rome. Do not, I repeat DO NOT! pass on Rome if it within your power. Anyone who says pass on ROME is nuts. To stand in the middle of the Colosseum and walk to upper decks and look down is worth the trip alone, not counting the ancient roman ruins right next to it, or walk on the ground of circus maximus, remember the movie Ben Hurr? And all of this is easy walking distance, not to mention all the other 'thousands' of unbelivable museums, plaza's, let's not forget the Pantheon. Come on, you must be pulling everyone's leg to even jest that you have the time but wouldn't go to Rome. It's wonderful. Enjoy!
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I actually thought this was mildly amusing. More importantly, it was on the mark. There have been a rash of "Is ________ worth it?" posts here over the last week or so ... Bratislava and Romania particularly stick in my mind, but I know there were a few more. I'm sure people aren't trying to be obnoxious, but what an insensitive and pointless question! How would you like people discussing whether your home city/country is "worth it" or "worth seeing" or "worth a visit"? And anyway, how can anyone answer that question without knowing your interests and tastes and desires and what you desire to gain from traveling? Ecccch. If you thought this post was bad, then please think twice about your language before posting a serious one next time!
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I just got back from Italy a few weeks ago. There are lot of interesting things to see in Rome There are much prettier cities in Europe, but few as grandiose (Paris being notable). Something to watch out for if you're male: some bar owners will try to fleece you by bringing bimbos to your table, shaming you into buying them drinks, and then jacking up the price later. Somtimes they have a "plant (another seemingly bewildered tourist)" outside to draw you in. A lost a lot of money one night that way.