…..seeing Rome’s Top Ten in three days is not impossible
When we planned to stay in Rome for the final three days of our trip to Italy I never imagined that we would be able to see so many of the famous sites of this ancient city. To be honest some of the sites were under construction so we only did a quick pass and for others we only saw the exterior.
My top ten sites included:
The Colosseum
It was a very hot day when we finally walked to the Colosseum. We were accosted by dozens of vendors selling selfie sticks and tours. My husband and daughter took refuge in a caffe next to the Colosseum and enjoyed a cool drink while the rest of us including the baby took a closer look at the exterior of this ancient structure. Unfortunately we didn’t see the interior, partially because the heat was too much for the baby.
The Pantheon
We arrived early and there was a mass going on so we had to wait to get in to see the Pantheon. We wandered off to get a coffee in a nearby bistro but when we returned there was a line-up to get in. My husband hates line-ups so he passed on seeing the inside of the Pantheon. Luckily the line went pretty quickly and there was some very high quality entertainment on the street in the way of musicians.
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain was a bit of a surprise for me. It’s a very large fountain but it’s crammed into a very small space and the crowds were huge. It’s almost impossible to get a camera shot that takes in the entire fountain. You just can’t stand far enough away. I would love to see the fountain at night when it’s all lit up.
The Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps was the one attraction that we didn’t spend much time at because it was under construction. I understand that it is now restored and open again for the public to walk on.
In my next post I will share more photos of the following attractions in Rome:
Vatican City
Piazza Navona
Castel Sant’Angelo
Trastevere
Roman Forum
The National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II
*******************************************************************
Till next time.
Ciao!
We have been to quite a few countries and cities in Europe, but have not been to Rome yet. We will go for sure. Thank you for sharing the photos.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Definitely go later or earlier in the year to avoid the hoards of tourists and the extremely hot temperatures if you can. Thanks for commenting.
LikeLike
Thank you for liking my post Local Lake.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love your photos, Mama!
As always, they’re amazing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, your comments are always so positive.:)
LikeLike
Sightseeing can be enormously exciting – but always better without crowds, the reason we often bypass the well-known in favour of the little details which shout of the culture of the place. I dislike crowds and standing in queues so would rather wander in side streets with patterned cobbles, quirky guttering to take water from tiled roofs, unusual streetlights, grilled windows, doors that speak of history and other more dangerous times, and creepers and flowers that add vibrant colour. Travel is a far better way of learning than through books alone.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I totally agree. Luckily most of the lines we stood in were short but in July you can’t avoid the crowds. My son did take me down some less busy streets and we did have drinks in a small quiet piazza in the Trastevere neighbourhood. I hope to go back to Italy some day but will probably go in October.
LikeLike
We find late September/October (even December for Madeira) much better for holidays. Weather is still warm (as is sea if you want to swim outwith hotel pools), but places are much quieter (so fewer crowds and queues) and people have time to chat. The added bonus is that high season rates have fallen so you can pick up some good bargains for accommodation. Sightseeing is pleasanter, with all trips and tours still on offer.
We went to Lucca in September and it was still hot, but not so hot that we wilted at the thought of sightseeing. So recommend you go for it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good advice, thanks!
LikeLike
Ah… Rome, such a glorious city!
LikeLiked by 1 person
There is so much to see. So glad that city planners didn’t destroy these ancient ruins.
LikeLike
We spent two weeks in Rome – and it still wasn’t enough! I think the Spanish steps look much better devoid of tourists!
LikeLike