FREE THE ADVENTURE WALKS ROME MAP: 20 SIGHTSEEING WALKS FOR FAMILLIES PDF Becky Jones,Clare Lewis | 1 pages | 28 Apr 2014 | Adventure Walks Books | 9780957333826 | English | London, United Kingdom The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies (Map) - - We are unapologetically obsessed with Rome, and it ranks among our favorite cities in the entire world. Our goal with this 2 day Rome itinerary is quite simple: show you the best of the city—all of those highlights that are world-renowned and utterly unmissable during your first trip to Rome— and also help you fall in love with the city so much that you leave already planning to come back. Planning a short trip to Rome, particularly as a first-timer to the city? After ducking into a bar aka coffeeshop for a traditional Italian breakfast of a cappuccino and a pastry, head directly to the Colosseum to soak in some incredible history! On a short trip to Rome, we would definitely recommend purchasing a tour in order to skip the line: on a longer trip, you may prefer to pocket the cash instead, but with only 2 days in Rome, time is of the essence! Shop inexpensive skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum here! Right next door to the Colosseum sits the impressive Roman Forum. We were blown away by how big the forum was on our first trip—when strolling through the remains of the buildings and avenues, it is fun and surprisingly easy to imagine what it must have looked like in all of its glory during the height of the Roman Empire. Within the complex of the Roman Forum sits Palatine Hill, where a short climb will reward you with even more ruins and incredible Roman history, but also gorgeous views of the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, and the city of Rome itself—including a view of St. The climb is easy, short and well worth the time spent. After touring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill both with a guide and without, we strongly believe that the context given by a guide is well worth the cost during your 2 days in Rome. We used and loved this tour —and while the Colosseum guide was less necessary, having the Colosseum skip-the-line portion and tour included definitely helped justify the cost! The architecture is just so incredible, and the brightly colored water is magnificently beautiful set against the white stone. Yes, you will inevitably share the lovely view with hundreds of others, but it is surprisingly easy to snag a prime location near the front to get up close and personal with the Trevi Fountain. Feel free to take a moment to admire them for yourself—the courtyard will probably feel incredibly quiet and peaceful after the hectic crowds at the Trevi Fountain! These steps straddle two gorgeous Roman piazzas: Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinita dei Monti at the top. While sitting on the Spanish Steps has unfortunately been outlawed recently, ending a decades-long tradition of lounging there, the good news is that it is now easier than ever to snap photos of the steps! If you do decide to visit the Galleria Borghese as part of your couple in Rome, keep in mind that it is required to reserve tickets in advance, and the tickets are good for a specific 2-hour window. Reserve your tickets for the Galleria Borghese today! Prefer the context of a tour? This popular tour of Galleria Borghese gets incredibly good reviews! Magnificent sculptures, historic globes, The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies of the most beautiful maps in the world, endless paintings, a chance to visit an entirely new country without traveling outside of Rome, and—of course—the Sistine Chapel. No 2 day Rome itinerary could be complete without including a visit to Vatican City and the famed Vatican Museums! That being said, the museums are incredibly memorable, and we are so glad we braved the crowds in order to tour them. Also, bear in mind when planning your 2 day Rome itinerary that the Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays, with the exception of the last Sunday of the month, when the museums are open and free to visitors who are able to enter before pm they then close at pm. Want to avoid the crowds entirely? The first thing that struck us about St. Keep in mind that St. Tickets are required, but supposed to be fairly easy to get—be sure to plan this one in advance! Markets are some of our favorite aspects of any city trip, and no trip to Rome could be considered complete without one. Once upon a time 2, years ago, the Romans built a stadium named Circus Domitianus. Over time, the stadium was torn down, the area paved, Baroque fountains were put in, markets gathered, Popes ordained summer splash pools… and eventually, out all of this activity and change, the area eventually became what is now known as Piazza Navona, and remains one of the best known and most popular piazzas in Rome to this day. It is a must-see during your 2 days in Rome itinerary—perhaps with a gelato in hand. Ah, the mysterious Pantheon: a Roman-temple-turned- church, the famous Pantheon is home to many mysteries, such as exactly how old it is and what it is made out of! Even with the omnipresent crowds, we loved wandering around and gawking at the elaborate and gorgeous Pantheon. Unlike many places in Rome, this one is free to enter, so no need to open your wallet! We adore taking food tours in Italy and have taken them in several cities, including Rome. Book your evening food tour in Rome today! La Cornice is set slightly outside the main tourist areas, but an easy 5-minute walk to the metro and minute ride got us to the Colosseum and other major sights. Our favorite part of La Cornice? Eating a nearby Joseph Ristorante for lunch, which we ate at several times on recommendation from the clerk at La Cornice. Well-reviewed and boasting exceptionally clean rooms, Hotel Condotti is the perfect choice for a traveler with a midrange budget or luxury traveler—this hotel also holds some impressive looking suites! For a mid-range property, The Wesley is a fairly simple one—expect small and extremely simple rooms, and shared bathrooms for some rooms. Essentially, The Wesley as a guesthouse floats somewhere between budget and mid-range, with a luxury-status worthy location. Located right behind the Pantheon and within reach, the Pantheon Inn offers a quiet, peaceful escape in the middle of bustling Rome. We designed this 2 days in Rome itinerary to be as walkable as possible, grouping destinations by geography where we could. If you can swing it, your 2 days in Rome will be highly enhanced by staying within a short walk of a metro stop, or by staying in the Centro Storico neighborhood where you will be within walking distance of highlights like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and more. Pick them up at a nearby bar or metro stop before hopping on, or aim for simplicity and purchase a multi-day pass to the transport network. If you are planning on getting off the beaten path in Rome or you are staying somewhere not well-connected to public transportation, we like and use the MyTaxi app in Rome—think of it as a local Uber option. Uber is in a battle for legitimacy in Italy, and though it does have a presence in Milan, it is quite pricey and not particularly prevalent. And, of course, if visiting churches in Rome is your thing, you can The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies throw a stone anywhere in Rome and hit a very impressive one—the city is home to a mind-boggling The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies in total! Like most travelers to Rome, on our first visit to Rome, we compared the very expensive Omnia Card and not-as-expensive Roma Pass, and ended up buying… neither. Ultimately, there is no bad time to visit Rome—except perhaps July and August, if you are trying to avoid the heat! With only 2 days in Rome, you may want to stick to months like September or October as opposed to the riskier months like December, when the chance of rain soars. Option B: The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies ahead and buy a probably much sturdier umbrella before leaving. And thanks for the heads-up on the metro passes. I always assumed that purchasing a day pass or even a week pass was beneficial and helped as a buffer, just in case I get on the The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies train or bus. Price comparison is definitely the way to go, and every city is different—in Budapest, for example, we purchased week-long passes for far less than buying individual tickets. Best to take The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies few minutes to run the numbers before buying! Oh, I am so enjoying this! I visited Rome several times now and somehow, I The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies to the same places, each time. I am with The Adventure Walks Rome Map: 20 Sightseeing Walks for Famillies that 2 days in Rome is enough for starters, but my local friends keep insisting that there are so many places to see.