02-07-2012, 12:57 PM
Hello,
I've been there for one week (what a short time!). What I liked most (apart from museum's exhibitions) were the arches – Arch of Constantine, Arch of Septimius Severus, Arch of Titus. They are all located in or near the Forum Romanum, which is also great, so you should certainly see them. The other fora are also very near to Forum Romanum, so I would recommend to see them as well (especially Trajan's forum with the Trajan's column). Column of Marcus Aurelius is also worth a visit. On the other hand I personally didn't like Palatine that much.
You MUST visit the Vatican museums and the Capitoline museums. They are simply great. Take at least half a day (but rather more) for the Vatican museums (sure, depends on what you want to see).
Outside of the city – I very much agree that if you do not manage Pompei you should go to Ostia. Wonderful place, indeed.
Matt is right that the best way how to move in the city is walking. Most of the sightseeings and museums are in the centre not far away one from another. I only used the public transportation when going to see the walls of castra praetoria, the Milvian bridge and when visiting Ostia.
We bought the Roma pass, which saved us some money. It enables you to use the public transportation for free for a few days. Moreover you have a free entrance to two museums or archaeological sites and discounts for the others. There are other similar passes (for example the Archaeology pass mentioned above). It is good to think about what you want to see and then count, what is best for you.
Greetings,
Alexandr
I've been there for one week (what a short time!). What I liked most (apart from museum's exhibitions) were the arches – Arch of Constantine, Arch of Septimius Severus, Arch of Titus. They are all located in or near the Forum Romanum, which is also great, so you should certainly see them. The other fora are also very near to Forum Romanum, so I would recommend to see them as well (especially Trajan's forum with the Trajan's column). Column of Marcus Aurelius is also worth a visit. On the other hand I personally didn't like Palatine that much.
You MUST visit the Vatican museums and the Capitoline museums. They are simply great. Take at least half a day (but rather more) for the Vatican museums (sure, depends on what you want to see).
Outside of the city – I very much agree that if you do not manage Pompei you should go to Ostia. Wonderful place, indeed.
Matt is right that the best way how to move in the city is walking. Most of the sightseeings and museums are in the centre not far away one from another. I only used the public transportation when going to see the walls of castra praetoria, the Milvian bridge and when visiting Ostia.
We bought the Roma pass, which saved us some money. It enables you to use the public transportation for free for a few days. Moreover you have a free entrance to two museums or archaeological sites and discounts for the others. There are other similar passes (for example the Archaeology pass mentioned above). It is good to think about what you want to see and then count, what is best for you.
Greetings,
Alexandr
