Rome - A Couple of Questions
Apr 24th, 2015, 09:47 AM
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We entered the Forum via the entrance on via San Gregorio [to the left of the Colosseum exit] and there was no-one going in there, and no queue for tickets.
this was just over 2 years ago [2013] in February, thought.
you walk up a path that winds over to the right [in the direction of the via Die Fori imperiali] and simply walk in.
this was just over 2 years ago [2013] in February, thought.
you walk up a path that winds over to the right [in the direction of the via Die Fori imperiali] and simply walk in.
Apr 24th, 2015, 11:40 AM
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Vinoroma, there is a small shop next to our apartment. That's what I meant, not an outdoor market.
Since we want to see as much of that area as we can, I think we'll plan to use the Palatine Hill entrance, walk down to the Forum, then finish at the Colosseum.
Finecheapboxofwine, I've been reading and enjoying your trip report.
Thanks,kybourbon and bvlenci, for the podcast suggestions and the trip report links. I'll have to figure out how to download one before we leave. So much to do before we leave Thursday!
Lee Ann
Since we want to see as much of that area as we can, I think we'll plan to use the Palatine Hill entrance, walk down to the Forum, then finish at the Colosseum.
Finecheapboxofwine, I've been reading and enjoying your trip report.
Thanks,kybourbon and bvlenci, for the podcast suggestions and the trip report links. I'll have to figure out how to download one before we leave. So much to do before we leave Thursday!
Lee Ann
Apr 24th, 2015, 01:05 PM
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We used the Rick Steves audio tours and found them good. We used several of them:
https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-rea...io-tours/italy
Trastevere Walk
Roman Forum Tour
Ostia Antica Tour
Jewish Ghetto Walk
Be sure to print out the maps that go with the tours!!
https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-rea...io-tours/italy
Trastevere Walk
Roman Forum Tour
Ostia Antica Tour
Jewish Ghetto Walk
Be sure to print out the maps that go with the tours!!
Apr 24th, 2015, 01:42 PM
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vinoroma - I don't think LeeAnn means "market" as in open air, "farmer's" market. I think she means a shop, like a small neighborhood Casino or the like.>>
lol debit, i have newly learnt [and just looked up to check] that a "casino" is a brothel, a "casinò" is a gambling house.
I don't think that Lee Ann wants either of those.
lol debit, i have newly learnt [and just looked up to check] that a "casino" is a brothel, a "casinò" is a gambling house.
I don't think that Lee Ann wants either of those.
Apr 25th, 2015, 12:04 AM
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I really enjoy reading your trip reports and have taken many notes over the years, you have a very down to earth and practical way of traveling. So thank you!
I am just starting research on Rome for our planned trip next year and have also been looking around the Monti area on Air BNB, I will be interested to read the TR - no pressure!!! I hope the apartment works for you - so many nice places to choose from so I will see what you have to say.
Lots of great info on this thread, thanks to all. Have a fabulous holiday.
I am just starting research on Rome for our planned trip next year and have also been looking around the Monti area on Air BNB, I will be interested to read the TR - no pressure!!! I hope the apartment works for you - so many nice places to choose from so I will see what you have to say.
Lots of great info on this thread, thanks to all. Have a fabulous holiday.
Apr 25th, 2015, 03:39 AM
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Maudie - we stayed in an apartment in Monti [in the Via dei Serpenti] on our first visit to Rome; it's a very interesting area to stay in and if you are prepared to get the hang of the buses, quite close to most of what you will want to see.
However, for a first stay I would always recommend staying somewhere near the Piazza Navona/Pantheon because you can walk to most places that you will want to visit.
However, for a first stay I would always recommend staying somewhere near the Piazza Navona/Pantheon because you can walk to most places that you will want to visit.
Apr 25th, 2015, 06:04 AM
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Hi annhig, thanks for your insight. I will extend my search to include those areas, it's hard to know where to start sometimes. We have spent one day in Rome during a cruise now it's time to go back and see all the things we missed out on, can't wait! However the Baltic beckoned this year, but here I am really planning 2016.
Apr 25th, 2015, 09:09 AM
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In spite of Google, "Casino" is a supermarche chain in France and Italy>
Debit. it was my italian dictionary that confirmed what I had read elsewhere about the definition of the word "casino" in italian.
There have been other examples of strange marketing e.g. the Silver Mist car did not go down very well in Germany.
Maudie - if you position yourself in between the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, you will be able to walk to the vast majority of things that you will want to see; only the Colosseum/Forum complex to the south and the Vatican to the west may require a bus in one if not both directions.
The centre of Rome is lovely to walk around in the evening and in the early morning, and it's nice to be able to pop back to your accommodation in between sight-seeing and going out for dinner. it's possible to do that if you stay somewhere like Monti, but that might be better left for another trip.
Debit. it was my italian dictionary that confirmed what I had read elsewhere about the definition of the word "casino" in italian.
There have been other examples of strange marketing e.g. the Silver Mist car did not go down very well in Germany.
Maudie - if you position yourself in between the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, you will be able to walk to the vast majority of things that you will want to see; only the Colosseum/Forum complex to the south and the Vatican to the west may require a bus in one if not both directions.
The centre of Rome is lovely to walk around in the evening and in the early morning, and it's nice to be able to pop back to your accommodation in between sight-seeing and going out for dinner. it's possible to do that if you stay somewhere like Monti, but that might be better left for another trip.
Apr 25th, 2015, 10:06 AM
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We looked in the area annhig is recommending, but couldn't find an apartment in our price range (under 100 euros/night) for the dates we wanted. I agree it would be really handy.
We're staying on Via di San Giovanni in Laterano, between the subway lines and close to bus connections.
Lee Ann
We're staying on Via di San Giovanni in Laterano, between the subway lines and close to bus connections.
Lee Ann
Apr 25th, 2015, 05:31 PM
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I was starting my search in the Monti area due to price as well but I have plenty of time to find somewhere within budget. Good point about ease of access during the day, loo breaks! We covered a lot of ground on our one day by foot, we love just wandering around.
Thanks heaps for your suggestions.
Thanks heaps for your suggestions.
Apr 26th, 2015, 01:52 AM
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Maudie - the loo break problem is a real one but most cafes and bars will let you use theirs if you leave them a small tip. It's also worth taking every opportunity to use a loo when you have one - even if you don't want to!
Apr 26th, 2015, 02:55 PM
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bvlenci - My earlier post was from the 060608 website (part of the Rome Tourism website) which still lists as an entrance Largo della Salara Vecchia. I find they don't keep things very up to date though.
Lee Ann - If you happen by these entrances, post back which were open. Don't go out of your way to see though. The Via Gregorio entrance is out of the way unless you are actually using it to enter. Also, let us know if they make you get a ticket for the free entrance.
You might want to fill your water bottle before entering as there is not much shade. Rome has fountains all over with potable water (old decorative and metal nasoni). Even the huge fountain in the center of Piazza S. Pietro is potable.
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/lazio/nasoni-of-rome
http://www.acea.it/media.aspx/mappa_...artina?lang=it
>>>Vinoroma, there is a small shop next to our apartment. That's what I meant, not an outdoor market.<<<
There is a good size grocery or two in Termini (a Conad and a Despar) and you are probably arriving there if you want to grab a couple of things. If you can manage them along with your luggage on the subway to S. Giovanni it's a level below the train arrivals. You have to go down to catch the subway anyway.
http://www.romatermini.com/en/store/...aporidintorni1
Arrival day/time might affect your other choices for other stores. This link is a bit old and might not be totally up to date (Ron quit updating in 2011). Scroll to the bottom and read below the map (color coding for which markets) then click the map.
http://www.roninrome.com/%20shopping...stores-in-rome
YOu can zoom into your area to see which grocery stores are there.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...=en&msa=0&z=11
Markets are more specialty such as meats, flowers, etc.
http://www.roninrome.com/%20shopping...arkets-in-rome
There's also a big grocery in the Spanish Steps metro underground if you are in that area and need something.
>>>close to bus connections.<<<
I would use the 117 from there. It's a small electric bus, but I've used it quite a bit and it's much less hassle than the subway. It will take you from S. Giovanni all the way to the Spanish Steps (stops at the Colosseum also).
http://atac.roma.it/files/doc.asp?r=9
Lee Ann - If you happen by these entrances, post back which were open. Don't go out of your way to see though. The Via Gregorio entrance is out of the way unless you are actually using it to enter. Also, let us know if they make you get a ticket for the free entrance.
You might want to fill your water bottle before entering as there is not much shade. Rome has fountains all over with potable water (old decorative and metal nasoni). Even the huge fountain in the center of Piazza S. Pietro is potable.
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/lazio/nasoni-of-rome
http://www.acea.it/media.aspx/mappa_...artina?lang=it
>>>Vinoroma, there is a small shop next to our apartment. That's what I meant, not an outdoor market.<<<
There is a good size grocery or two in Termini (a Conad and a Despar) and you are probably arriving there if you want to grab a couple of things. If you can manage them along with your luggage on the subway to S. Giovanni it's a level below the train arrivals. You have to go down to catch the subway anyway.
http://www.romatermini.com/en/store/...aporidintorni1
Arrival day/time might affect your other choices for other stores. This link is a bit old and might not be totally up to date (Ron quit updating in 2011). Scroll to the bottom and read below the map (color coding for which markets) then click the map.
http://www.roninrome.com/%20shopping...stores-in-rome
YOu can zoom into your area to see which grocery stores are there.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...=en&msa=0&z=11
Markets are more specialty such as meats, flowers, etc.
http://www.roninrome.com/%20shopping...arkets-in-rome
There's also a big grocery in the Spanish Steps metro underground if you are in that area and need something.
>>>close to bus connections.<<<
I would use the 117 from there. It's a small electric bus, but I've used it quite a bit and it's much less hassle than the subway. It will take you from S. Giovanni all the way to the Spanish Steps (stops at the Colosseum also).
http://atac.roma.it/files/doc.asp?r=9
Apr 26th, 2015, 09:38 PM
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Wow, kybourbon, thanks for all the great information!
>>Lee Ann - If you happen by these entrances, post back which were open. Don't go out of your way to see though. The Via Gregorio entrance is out of the way unless you are actually using it to enter. Also, let us know if they make you get a ticket for the free entrance.<<
I'm waiting for a response to my email. If I don't get one tomorrow morning, I'll contact them again.
Lee Ann
>>Lee Ann - If you happen by these entrances, post back which were open. Don't go out of your way to see though. The Via Gregorio entrance is out of the way unless you are actually using it to enter. Also, let us know if they make you get a ticket for the free entrance.<<
I'm waiting for a response to my email. If I don't get one tomorrow morning, I'll contact them again.
Lee Ann
Apr 27th, 2015, 09:04 AM
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Here's the response from coopculture.it:
>>print at home is possible only with full tickets; reduced o free tickets (those can be booked selecting only the booking fee of 2 €) can be reserved only with the voice “collect on site”.
In your case, you have to go to the ticket desk of the Coliseum, without waiting in line, with the reservation code and they will give you back the tickets.
Tickets are without time and date and are valid two days in a row from the first usage till December 31st 2015; it means that you can use them on the day you prefer to visit the Coliseum and on the same day or on the day after to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine.<<
So I went ahead and paid the booking fee; it will save us some time.
Next question - I just read Italo Treno is planning a strike for May 3rd. We have tickets from Milan to Rome with them that day. I've emailed them to ask about our options, but what should we be thinking about for a plan B?
Lee Ann
>>print at home is possible only with full tickets; reduced o free tickets (those can be booked selecting only the booking fee of 2 €) can be reserved only with the voice “collect on site”.
In your case, you have to go to the ticket desk of the Coliseum, without waiting in line, with the reservation code and they will give you back the tickets.
Tickets are without time and date and are valid two days in a row from the first usage till December 31st 2015; it means that you can use them on the day you prefer to visit the Coliseum and on the same day or on the day after to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine.<<
So I went ahead and paid the booking fee; it will save us some time.
Next question - I just read Italo Treno is planning a strike for May 3rd. We have tickets from Milan to Rome with them that day. I've emailed them to ask about our options, but what should we be thinking about for a plan B?
Lee Ann
