Day three on an Italy adventure started before dawn and a skewed internal time-clock. It continued along a path including classic art and bus rides around the city center.
Here is my next list of five worthy thoughts when considering traveling through Rome.
1. Visitors can ride anywhere throughout Rome on public transportation for €1. This is one of the better bargains in town. Both the Metro and the Bus system are easy to navigate with the Metro only having one line of destinations assuring travelers won’t get lost.
2. Pizzarias abound with the same frequency as gelato stores and make a great stop for a quick bite, if patio dining slows the museum hopping.
3. Fontana di Trevi may have the best shopping and people watching in the city.
4. While some have suggested running through the “Hall of Maps” in Musei Vaticani for getting a good seat for viewing the Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel (truly an amazing artistic accomplishment match by few), I suggest going with a morning group tour. Groups get in several hours early compared to individuals and take time to explore the Hall of Maps, a worthy artistic masterwork in its own right.
5. In Rome, McDonalds is good for public toilets, not for food.
Written by Devin Galaudet
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Love the Trvei Fountain.. this was the place to meet members of the opposite sex if you are young & in Italy. Very fun people-watching, but watch out if you are a blonde/American/female…
I’m truly puzzled about your comment concerning McDonalds. When I was there 13 years ago they had an entire wing devoted to salads only; green, pasto, you name it. So many choices with ingredients you’ll not see here. I didn’t try their copies of American burgers and they may not be good, but I’m wondering, has their menu or quality changed?
And you’re so close to Naples. Have you enjoyed a Margarita pizza yet?
Don’t forget to throw your coin in the fountain- I’m assuming that you do want to return!