top 3 attractions short amount of time in rome
Jan 29th, 2007, 04:03 PM
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Shey: The Sistine Chapel is packed with tourists at any given time, and in almost all other areas of the Vatican Museums, photos are allowed. This means that of all the tourists in the Sistine Chapel, one third usually are taking pictures. The ushers and tour guides will tell you not to do it, and if you really persist, I suppose you could be asked to leave. If you do it, certainly don't use a flash.
But here's my recommendation. Don't let your camera dictate your experience. Go, see it, respect the wishes of the museum (it's to keep crowds moving through, and protect the ceiling from flash light). Then, buy a lovely print of it from the gift shop. I guarantee you it will be a better picture than you could ever hope to take, because you'll be so jostled about in that room that you won't be able to get a great shot.
Hamanchad: While I loved the Villa Borghese, if you've never been to Rome, and you have so little time, I wouldn't prioritize it. A stroll could take a good long time, and while it is a very lovely garden (more beautiful than the rest of Rome in my opinion), it's not in the top 5 list of what you really go to Rome to see. If you find yourself with time, then yes, by all means, take a stroll.
But here's my recommendation. Don't let your camera dictate your experience. Go, see it, respect the wishes of the museum (it's to keep crowds moving through, and protect the ceiling from flash light). Then, buy a lovely print of it from the gift shop. I guarantee you it will be a better picture than you could ever hope to take, because you'll be so jostled about in that room that you won't be able to get a great shot.
Hamanchad: While I loved the Villa Borghese, if you've never been to Rome, and you have so little time, I wouldn't prioritize it. A stroll could take a good long time, and while it is a very lovely garden (more beautiful than the rest of Rome in my opinion), it's not in the top 5 list of what you really go to Rome to see. If you find yourself with time, then yes, by all means, take a stroll.
Jan 30th, 2007, 07:24 AM
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Thanks kgh8m. I understand the reasons for not allowing flash photography and we will absolutely respect that. But I am married to a professional photographer and I'm sure he'd want just a few shots.
Jan 30th, 2007, 09:59 AM
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I saw you mentioned going to Mass so I'm assuming you're Catholic. You may want to consider the Sunday morning Pilgrim's Tour with Anno Domini Foundation. I took this tour in October and thought it was fantastic. Here's a link to the website:
http://www.anno-domini.us/Pilgrim.htm
http://www.anno-domini.us/Pilgrim.htm
Jan 30th, 2007, 11:29 AM
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The Sistine Chapel is an amazing accomplishment and recently refurbished at great time and expense.
There are quite explicit rules about photography in the chapel.
Personally, I find it incredibly disrespectful when some folks think it is their right to take pictures anyway, for whatever justification.
I have seen the guards remove people and take away film over the years (6 or so visits).
This is a site that deserves respect. If it not given, then I hope that the guards do what is necessary to guard it so that it is there for many generations to marvel the artwork.
There are quite explicit rules about photography in the chapel.
Personally, I find it incredibly disrespectful when some folks think it is their right to take pictures anyway, for whatever justification.
I have seen the guards remove people and take away film over the years (6 or so visits).
This is a site that deserves respect. If it not given, then I hope that the guards do what is necessary to guard it so that it is there for many generations to marvel the artwork.
Feb 1st, 2007, 03:37 PM
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We recently spent a day in Rome and I was surprised at what we actually managed to see while there:
8.30am arrived in Rome from Florence on Eurostar.
Took taxi straight to Vaticano (approx 10 euro - money well spent).
Couldn't believe my eyes upon arriving at the Vatican - no queues at all (well it was mid January).
Spent a couple of hours in there (fantastic museums - one of the best), Sistene Chapel - no photography allowed at all, with or without flash. However photos allowed in rest of the museum.
Walked from the Vatican to St Peters Square, had a look around there, went to the Cathedral and tombs.
Stopped for a coffee on the main street.
Decided to walk from there to the Collesseum - about one hour at leisurely pace. Stopped at the Cat Sanctuary along the way (great idea), photo stop at the Victor Emanuele building, had a look at the ruins of the Forum along the way to the Collos. Did a tour of the Collos (about 45 minutes on the actual tour). Took a taxi from there to the Trevi Fountain (that was about 13 euro). Photo stop at Trevi (and yes, lots of people there), looked at some shops close by, then had a wonderful dinner at a Sicilian restaurant just a stones throw from the fountain. After that decided to walk back to the Termini - looking at anything interesting as we wandered by. Caught the 7.30pm Eurostar back to Florence. A great day out and a good introduction to Rome I feel. Next time we will stay longer.
8.30am arrived in Rome from Florence on Eurostar.
Took taxi straight to Vaticano (approx 10 euro - money well spent).
Couldn't believe my eyes upon arriving at the Vatican - no queues at all (well it was mid January).
Spent a couple of hours in there (fantastic museums - one of the best), Sistene Chapel - no photography allowed at all, with or without flash. However photos allowed in rest of the museum.
Walked from the Vatican to St Peters Square, had a look around there, went to the Cathedral and tombs.
Stopped for a coffee on the main street.
Decided to walk from there to the Collesseum - about one hour at leisurely pace. Stopped at the Cat Sanctuary along the way (great idea), photo stop at the Victor Emanuele building, had a look at the ruins of the Forum along the way to the Collos. Did a tour of the Collos (about 45 minutes on the actual tour). Took a taxi from there to the Trevi Fountain (that was about 13 euro). Photo stop at Trevi (and yes, lots of people there), looked at some shops close by, then had a wonderful dinner at a Sicilian restaurant just a stones throw from the fountain. After that decided to walk back to the Termini - looking at anything interesting as we wandered by. Caught the 7.30pm Eurostar back to Florence. A great day out and a good introduction to Rome I feel. Next time we will stay longer.
