I've been planning my next European jaunt this April & have found the responses to Laura's Top 10 List for Paris to be very helpful. What about a similar discussion for Rome? (& possibly day trips as well). I'll be returning to Roma in April. At the top of my list of a repeat visit to St. Peter's and the Vatican Museum (hopefully when it's less crowded). So, what else should be on a 'must see' agenda for Rome?

My favourite place in Rome was the catacombs, after St Peters and the Sistine chapel.We also enjoyed Tivoli.

Top 10 in no particular order: <BR> <BR>1. Piazza Navona <BR>2. Trevi Fountain <BR>3. Colesseum <BR>4. Roman Forum <BR>5. Pantheon <BR>6. Spanish Steps <BR>7. Palazzo Doria Pamphilj <BR>8. St. Peter's including Sistine Chapel <BR>9. Piazza del Campidoglio <BR>10. Palatine

Our Top Ten: <BR> <BR>Saint Peter's <BR>The Pantheon <BR>The Vatican Museums <BR>Spanish Steps/Via Condotti <BR>Campo di Fiori <BR>Trevi Fountain <BR>Church of Santa Maria Maggiore <BR>Church of San Andrea del Quirinale <BR>Piazza Navona <BR>Church of San Ignazio Loyola <BR> <BR>You're fortunate to be going in April when it should be less crowded. We went in late February last year and it was terrific - moderate weather, no lines, a great trip all around. As for side trips, the train system is pretty reliable and you can be in Florence in about 2 hours. <BR> <BR>

My Top 10 would definitely include St. Peter's, the Colosseum, and the Spanish Steps (preferably at night...great people watching!). As for a day trip to Florence, cross the Arno and "hike" up to San Miniato al Monte. It's a monastery above the Piazzala Michaelangelo. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence! Have a wonderful time.